EdgeNext, a global leader in content delivery and cloud hosting solutions, has officially launched its services in Nigeria through a strategic partnership with Rack Centre. The collaboration enables EdgeNext’s CDN and cloud hosting platforms to operate directly from Rack Centre’s state-of-the-art facility in Lagos, marking a significant step in expanding cloud and edge computing services across West Africa.
Terence Wang, CEO of EdgeNext, emphasized that the partnership ensures secure, reliable, and low-latency services for enterprises, developers, and end-users. By leveraging Rack Centre’s infrastructure, EdgeNext aims to support Nigeria in embracing a new era of cloud technology, providing scalable solutions that meet the growing demands of digital businesses and applications.
Rack Centre’s CEO, Lars Johannisson, highlighted that EdgeNext’s arrival demonstrates the strength and maturity of Nigeria’s digital infrastructure ecosystem. The LGS2 facility offers high capacity, robust connectivity, and sustainable operations, enabling international technology providers to efficiently serve the Nigerian market while supporting regional digital growth initiatives.
The Lagos campus, spanning 13.5MW, hosts over 73 carriers, ISPs, and network operators, with direct access to all subsea cable systems along Africa’s Atlantic coast, including Google’s Equiano cable and the upcoming 2Africa cable. This connectivity backbone ensures high-speed, low-latency access that is essential for enterprises, developers, and tech-driven communities.
EdgeNext’s entry into Nigeria also underscores the rising demand for cloud-based gaming solutions in the region. The company plans to support the country’s growing gaming community with technologies that enable low-latency, high-concurrency experiences, helping position Nigeria as a hub for digital innovation and cutting-edge cloud applications.
