• This marks the second phase of its data center expansion
• The first phase was completed in 2022 with the construction of a Tier 3 data center 

Pan-African data center operator Wingu Group announced the second phase of its Dar es Salaam data center expansion on Tuesday, March 18, aiming to better serve its clients' evolving needs.

Wingu's existing Tanzanian data center, certified Tier 3 by the Uptime Institute, ensures uninterrupted maintenance through redundant equipment and circuits. Its power supply and cooling systems utilize multiple redundant paths, limiting downtime to 1.6 hours annually. The facility is carrier-neutral, accommodating all providers.

"Among the key enhancements is doubling in rack power to support energy-intensive applications with superior efficiency. The facility now offers considerably more white space to accommodate additional racks, pods, and cages, ensuring that it can readily grow to meet the increasing demands of modern digital operations," the company stated in a press release.

This expansion seeks to solidify Wingu's position in a rapidly expanding market, fueled by Tanzania's ongoing digital transformation. According to Statista, Tanzania's data center market is projected to generate $108.97 million in revenue by 2025, with an anticipated average annual growth rate of 7.54%, reaching $145.74 million by 2029.

However, Wingu faces competition in Tanzania's data center market. Raxio Group is currently constructing a carrier-neutral Tier 3 data center in Dar es Salaam. Additionally, IT services provider Oman Data Park has signed a memorandum of understanding to build a data center in Zanzibar.

By Isaac K. Kassouwi,

Editing by Sèna D. B. de Sodji