Digital Realty, a global leader in cloud- and carrier-neutral data center solutions, has further expanded its footprint in Nigeria by unveiling its third data center facility in Lagos. This strategic development underscores the company’s commitment to advancing Nigeria’s digital economy and meeting the rising demand for data hosting, cloud services, and digital infrastructure across West Africa.
The new facility, known as LOS3, is designed to provide world-class colocation and interconnection services, enhancing the country’s capacity for secure data storage and processing. It supports businesses in key sectors such as telecommunications, finance, technology, and e-commerce by ensuring low-latency connectivity and reliable IT infrastructure. LOS3 is strategically located to interconnect seamlessly with Digital Realty’s existing Lagos data centers, providing customers with greater flexibility and scalability to meet their evolving technological needs.
Nigeria’s digital economy has experienced rapid growth driven by increased internet penetration, mobile technology adoption, and a booming tech startup ecosystem. However, limited data center capacity and infrastructure challenges have been major bottlenecks. Digital Realty’s expansion helps address these gaps by offering advanced solutions that enable cloud migration, digital transformation, and improved service delivery across industries.
The launch aligns with Nigeria’s National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy (2020–2030), which prioritizes broadband penetration, data sovereignty, and digital inclusion. By enhancing local data hosting, LOS3 reduces dependence on overseas facilities, thereby improving data security, regulatory compliance, and cost-efficiency for Nigerian businesses.
Additionally, the new data center is expected to contribute significantly to economic growth by creating jobs, attracting foreign investment, and fostering innovation. It strengthens Lagos’s position as a digital hub in Africa, providing enterprises with direct access to a rich ecosystem of networks, internet exchanges, and cloud providers.
Through LOS3, Digital Realty reinforces its vision of supporting Africa’s digital future by delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure that powers the region’s technological advancements. This move not only boosts Nigeria’s competitiveness in the global digital economy but also helps bridge the digital divide by supporting a more inclusive and connected society.
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