London Internet Exchange (LINX), one of the world’s largest internet exchange points (IXPs), has announced that it is forming a strategic relationship with Nairobi-based hyperscale data centre provider, IXAfrica. The arrangement will see LINX establish a new interconnection facility in Nairobi, its first physical footprint on the African continent. The IXAfrica facility is the largest data hub in East Africa, making it, the partners say, the ideal location to serve the growth and demand predicted in the telecoms sector and opening up incredible opportunities for Kenya, allowing it to serve millions of data users in the East Africa region. LINX and IXAfrica are continuing to work closely together to plan the next steps in the project. This news comes only a few months after another major deal for the IXP, this time in the Middle East, where LINX and Saudi Arabian operator STC announced the expansion of interconnection services to new internet exchange points in Riyadh and Dammam.

Source: The North Africa Journal June 13, 2022 15:44 UTC