- BTS delivered the modular data centre in Côte d’Ivoire in just eight months which depends on local ecosystem partnerships.
- BTS also opened a new regional office in Nairobi, Kenya, to deepen its footprint across East Africa.
What happened: BTS value of local partnerships and speed.
Javier Mariscal, vice-president for Africa and the Middle East at BTS, spoke to Capacity Media about how the firm met demand fast across different African markets. He said people’s tech needs are similar everywhere though the environment changes. He meant that logistic, energy and rule differences matter. BTS adapts to local conditions so it can deliver solutions that fit.
The firm built a modular data-centre in Côte d’Ivoire in only eight months from design to ready. That surprised many in this field. Mariscal said similar projects usually take 24 to 30 months. He says BTS does this by building an ecosystem with partners. Spanish engineering firm ARPA provides rugged modular gear that works in tough conditions. ST Digital, a cloud services provider, works with them so they move fast, with shared goals.
Beyond the project, BTS recently opened the regional office in Nairobi, Kenya, to boost its reach in East Africa. That shows they want a stronger local presence across the continent.
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Why it is important
This shows that fast delivery matters. Eight months is way faster than usual, so it can help fixes come to underserved areas much sooner.
Also, the local-adapted method matters. They don’t bring one way of doing things. They adapt per market. That helps when conditions differ so much across places like Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya and beyond.
Plus, the Nairobi office shows BTS wants to stay close to customers. A local presence means they can respond faster, build trust and know local needs better. That matters when tech gaps are big.
