Raxio’s DRC data centre lands prestigious certification

Africa-focused data centre provider Raxio Group has announced that its 1.5MW facility in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has achieved the Tier Certification of Constructed Facility (TCCF) from Uptime Institute

The company inaugurated its state-of-the-art data centre in Kinshasa in 2024, marking the country’s largest data centre, and known as Raxio DRC1.

“Achieving the TCCF for our DRC data centre is a significant milestone for Raxio Group,” said Robert Saunders, the company’s chief technical officer.

“This certification not only demonstrates the resilience and adaptability of our team in overcoming many challenges but also reinforces our commitment to building and operating state-of-the-art data centres in emerging markets.”

It also underscores the growth and rising sophistication of Africa’s data centre network.

The Tier III certification process involved a rigorous four-day, on-site evaluation conducted by Uptime Institute engineers.

Every aspect of the DRC facility’s design and construction was tested, inspected and verified to ensure full compliance with Tier III standards.

Successfully passing every test validates that the facility has been built entirely in accordance with the approved design documents, underscoring Raxio’s technical expertise and unwavering dedication to quality, the company added in a statement.

“This prestigious certification reaffirms Raxio’s commitment to delivering world-class, reliable and high-performance data centre infrastructure across Africa,” it read.

With this latest certification, the company now boasts three Tier III certified facilities across its growing portfolio, further solidifying its reputation as a leading provider of cutting-edge data centre solutions in Africa.

“This achievement would not have been possible without the dedication and expertise of Raxio’s engineering team, whose technical leadership was instrumental in securing this certification,” the company’s statement added.

“Additionally, the project management office team played a crucial role in overseeing construction efforts, while the local technical operations team ensured the facility was ready for the Uptime Institute’s rigorous testing.”

Following the launch of its first facility in Uganda, Raxio now has a presence in Ethiopia, the DRC, Ivory Coast, Mozambique, Tanzania and Angola and is keen to expand its footprint further, with plans to build several new facilities over the next two years.

In December, Raxio announced that its facilities in Mozambique and Ethiopia had also achieved the prestigious Uptime Institute Tier III TCCF, underlining its commitment to delivering state-of-the-art, reliable and efficient data centre infrastructure across Africa.

The same month, it appointed a new chief executive, Robert Skjødt, to spearhead the company’s next phase of expansion, planning to at least double Raxio’s presence across the continent within the next three years.

“Our goal is to accelerate Africa’s digital growth responsibly,” he said on his appointment.

“By combining Raxio’s expertise in data centre development with sustainable energy practices, we can provide essential infrastructure that not only meets the needs of today but also preserves resources for future generations.”

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