By Adejayan Oyindamola Esther
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a Tier 4 data centre is built to be completely fault-tolerant, has redundancy for every component and an expected uptime of 99.995 per cent.
This means it can withstand a wide range of potential disruptions and offers the most reliable infrastructure.
The Chief Technical Officer, of MTN, Mohammed Rufai, told newsmen in Lagos that construction of the data centre was a move to enhance Nigeria’s digital infrastructure.
Rufai said that the data centre was set to play a pivotal role in meeting the growing data demands and digital needs of businesses and consumers across the country.
He said that the new data centre would support MTN’s infrastructure and serve as a vital resource for businesses across Nigeria.
Rufai said that providing scalable and adaptable infrastructure would enable businesses, particularly Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), to leverage cloud services and other digital solutions.
He stressed that this would, in turn, drive innovation, efficiency, and competitiveness across various sectors of the economy.
He emphasised MTN’s readiness to partner with startups and MSMEs, offering numerous opportunities for collaboration, particularly in cloud services.
According to him, aligned with MTN’s Ambition 2025 strategy, the data centre signals the company’s commitment to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) goals.
He said that the facility would eventually utilise efficient cooling systems and a combination of traditional energy sources, gas and renewable energy