- Founded in Johannesburg, South Africa with data centres across Africa and beyond
- Offers scalable IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, colocation, and green hosting solutions
Company overview and infrastructure
Megabit Cloud is a cloud computing provider headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa. It delivers Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). The company also offers colocation and dedicated hosting for business and technical clients. Megabit Cloud operates a global network of over 30 data centres across six continents across Africa, Europe, Asia, the Americas, and Oceania. Key locations in Africa include data centres in Rwanda, Kenya, Nigeria, Egypt, and South Africa. The firm emphasises local support, data sovereignty, and regulatory compliance. It serves individuals, small and medium businesses, NGOs, and academic organisations. Megabit Cloud aims to provide reliable cloud infrastructure powered by high-performance hardware, secure networks, and local presence in each operational region. The team offers 24/7 customer support backed by a focus on environmental and social responsibility.
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Technology, eco-focus and global services
Megabit Cloud’s platform includes auto-scaling hosting, virtual private servers, and resilient cloud infrastructure. It provides services that automatically balance load and adapt to changing demand. Data centres use 100% renewable energy and maintain exceptionally low power usage effectiveness (PUE) of approximately 1.12. The infrastructure runs on fast SSD storage, dual Intel Xeon processors, and redundant power and cooling systems. It is IPv6-enabled and supports secure, load-balanced hosting. Megabit Cloud provides managed services to ensure high availability and fault tolerance. Its services include cloud VPN, AI-ready platforms, and eco-conscious hosting. The company recently opened its first regional branch in Singapore and continues to expand into Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and other emerging markets. Megabit Cloud combines technical innovation, green infrastructure, and global reach for diverse clients.
