Schneider Electric and IXAfrica Launch Kenya's First Hyperscale Data Center

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In a groundbreaking collaboration, Schneider Electric and Nairobi-based IXAfrica Data Centres have unveiled East Africa's first and largest hyperscale AI-ready data center. Let's dive into the details:


1. NBOX1 Data Center

   - The NBOX1 data center, also known as "NBOX1," is a Tier 3+ facility located in Nairobi.


   - It's designed to attract global hyper cloud customers, offering a carrier-neutral environment for cloud, colocation, and connectivity services.


   - With an IT capacity of 4.5MW, NBOX1 houses 780 racks across three data halls.


2. Schneider Electric's Role

   - Schneider Electric, a leader in digital energy management and automation, played a crucial role in NBOX1's launch.


   - The power train for NBOX1 relies on Schneider Electric's medium-voltage (MV) and low-voltage (LV) switchgear.


   - This ensures stable and reliable cloud services, powered by Kenya's renewable grid.


   - Schneider Electric's EcoStruxure for Data Centers architecture enhances resilience, uptime, cost efficiency, security, and sustainability.


3. Why NBOX1 Matters

   - Positioned in Africa's growing technology epicenter, NBOX1 serves a population of over 300 million.


   - It supports an ecosystem for innovation, including skilled workforce, cloud providers, and connectivity services.


   - Kenya's stable regulatory environment and strong economy (forecasted to grow 5.2% in 2024) make it an ideal location.


4. AI-Ready and Beyond

   - NBOX1 is AI-ready, making it a hub for advanced AI workloads.


   - It offers a customer experience comparable to facilities in North America and Western Europe.


   - Schneider Electric's solutions guarantee 99.999% uptime, ensuring dependable IT operations.



In summary, NBOX1 represents a significant leap for East Africa's digital infrastructure, providing a natural habitat for innovation and powering the regio

n's cloud-driven future. 🌟🌍🔌.



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