Ecosystem Milestones: Kenya Power and Syokinet Establish New PoPs at NBOX1

Kenya Power, a Tier 2 Network Facility Provider, has launched a new Point of Presence (PoP) at iXAfrica Data Centre's NBOX1 facility. This new PoP allows service providers and businesses to connect seamlessly across Kenya and regionally via KPLC Fiber.

Syokinet Solutions, a leading technology company specializing in internet services, IoT, and advanced data connectivity, has also established a PoP at NBOX1. This enhances our connectivity ecosystem, offering customers high-quality broadband solutions. Welcome to NBOX1!

East Africa’s Largest Hyperscale Carrier-Neutral, AI Ready Data Centre

DataCloud Global Congress: Insights from Cannes

Niraj Shah, Director of Sales & Business Development, and Clement Martineau, Co-Founder and Operations Director attended the DataCloud Global Congress 2024 in Cannes, France, on June 6. This premier event brought together industry leaders and partners, offering valuable insights into data centres, cloud providers, and edge providers. Key topics included M&A, managing power constraints, AI future-proofing, and advanced cooling solutions.

BCCK Visits iXAfrica

iXAfrica hosted members of the British Chamber of Commerce (BCCK) for a tour of the NBOX1 facility and a networking session. BCCK facilitated two tours in June, welcoming delegations from Kenya, Mauritius, Ghana, and Rwanda. iXAfrica is proud to be a member of BCCK.

Elevate Your AI Data Management with iXAfrica’s 30kW High-Density Racks

iXAfrica is excited to announce new high-density racks at the NBOX1 facility, capable of handling in excess of up to 30kW each. These racks provide enhanced performance, space optimization, scalability, and energy efficiency and are used . Located in Nairobi, Kenya, NBOX1 is East Africa’s latest digital hub of innovation. Our high-density racks offer redundant power supply, advanced cooling systems, and state-of-the-art security. Schedule a tour of NBOX1 and discover how iXAfrica can transform your data management.

Why Choose High-Density Racks? In the fast-paced digital world, efficient, scalable, and reliable data management is crucial. Our high-density racks deliver:

• Enhanced Performance: Supports up to 30kW per rack, ensuring optimal performance and reduced latency.
• Space Optimization: Maximizes equipment in a smaller footprint, reducing infrastructure costs.
• Scalability: Easily expand your operations, suitable for both global tech giants and local enterprises.
• Energy Efficiency: Advanced cooling systems lower energy consumption and carbon footprint.

Our high-density racks offer:

• Redundant Power Supply: Ensures uninterrupted operations.
• Advanced Cooling Systems: Maintains optimal temperatures for your assets.
• Secure Environment: State-of-the-art security measures to protect your data.

To discover more on our high-density racks offering, schedule a tour of NBOX1 and see how iXAfrica can transform your data management.

For more information, visit iXAfrica.co.ke or contact our sales team at [email protected].

Empower Your Network with LINX Nairobi:

Understanding BGP and Empowering Your Network Performance with Peering?

LINX Nairobi?is the new Internet Exchange Point (IXP) in Kenya and is accessible right here from IXAfrica!

From how to get your ASN to getting started with BGP and peering and more, check out the resources available over at?www.linx.net?- navigate your network, take control and keep traffic local.

Networks located at iXAfrica can claim a free cross connect and free peering services at LINX Nairobi until 8th?November 2026!?

Self Service Hybrid Automation - Now live for LINX Nairobi networks! LINX Nairobi is the new interconnection hub for East Africa, located right here at iXAfrica. When you connect into LINX your network becomes part of a wider technical community. The LINX member portal is just one of the benefits you also get access to. The?portal?allows you to view your network traffic, billing, add additional services and more.

Find out more about?LINX self service?functionality, now available for LINX Nairobi networks!

Claim Your Free Cross Connect and Free Peering Services at LINX Nairobi

?In order to support the growth of the local Internet scene, together with LINX, we are offering free peering services from iXAfrica until 2026*!?https://www.linx.net/about/network/linx-nairobi/

• ASN; if you are looking to peer you must have an ASN
• Keep traffic local; LINX Nairobi is a stand alone IXP, not connected back to the UK or any other LINX hub
• Meet with networks based from any of the LINX Nairobi multi-site data centres

Reach out for your free network consultation; https://www.linx.net/services/private-vlan/

*FREE peering services available up to 8th?November 2026.

KeNOG Workshop at iXAfrica

In May, iXAfrica, in collaboration with LINX and Angani Limited, hosted KeNOG for a full-day workshop at our NBOX1 facility. KeNOG is a volunteer-led community aimed at enhancing local technical capacity. The workshop focused on networking, security, BGP, and routing, providing participants with valuable knowledge and skills. The workshop is focused on building knowledge and capacity on networking, security, BGP and routing to the ecosystem. Our participants arrived early and the workshop kicked off on time with networking breaks and training sessions continuing to the end of the day.

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