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BTS rolls out Record-Fast modular data centre in Ivory Coast
What happened: Modular, edge-ready cloud hub launched in Abidjan innovation zone BTS has completed the installation of its first modular, cloud-enabled data centre at the Village des Technologies de l’Information et de la Biotechnologie (VITIB) in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Delivered in just six months…
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What happened: Modular, edge-ready cloud hub launched in Abidjan innovation zone BTS has completed the installation of its first modular, cloud-enabled data centre at the Village des Technologies de l’Information et de la Biotechnologie (VITIB) in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.…
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BTS has completed the installation of its first modular, cloud-enabled data centre at the Village des Technologies de l’Information et de la Biotechnologie (VITIB) in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Delivered in just six months—far quicker than the usual 18 months—it demonstrates a new model for agile infrastructure in West Africa. As a strategic integrator, BTS brought together diverse stakeholders—including ARPA, a Spanish engineering firm, and local partner ST Digital—to fast-track deployment. ARPA’s modular units underpin the facility’s scalability, while ST Digital oversaw market readiness. The centre primarily targets fintech companies and other African enterprises progressing digital transformation that demand low-latency, secure platforms.
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Javier Mariscal, BTS’s Africa VP, said the company is closing infrastructure gaps by delivering mobile-first, edge-ready cloud locations in underserved markets, with the next planned deployment in Gabon. Also read: Lyca shifts focus abroad amid UK downsizing Also read: Emitel expands mobile network with Orange Polska This project marks a deviation from hyperscaler-centric models, which often focus on South Africa, by decentralising cloud infrastructure across the continent—bringing services closer to end users. Cutting deployment time from 18 months to six is a significant efficiency gain. As Anthony Same of ST Digital put it, this model proves “the power of efficient synergies between all partners”. That speed can accelerate digital services rollout across West Africa.
Key Points
- Six-month delivery beats 18 month norm, aiding West Africa’s decentralised cloud growth
- Built with Spanish and Ivorian partners, it supports fintech and digitalisation
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