A leading West African data center and connectivity solutions provider with presence in Nigeria, Ghana and Cote d’lvoire, MainOne, has reiterated its commitment to increasing the amount of Internet content and traffic exchanged locally in Africa.
This is even as the company said it was gearing up to welcome the 12th edition of the African Peering and Interconnection Forum (AfPIF), an annual event jointly organized by the Internet Society (ISOC) and the African IXP Association (AFIX), to fostering interconnection between Internet service providers, content providers, and data centers throughout the African region.
The conference, scheduled to take place on the 22nd to 24th of August, 2023 in Accra, Ghana, serves as a unique platform for participants to exchange insights, deliberate on emerging trends, and cultivate avenues for collaboration.
The country manager of MainOne Ghana, Emmanuel Kwarteng, in a press statement, made available to LEADERSHIP, expressed enthusiasm about the event, stating, “Hosting the peering community in Ghana is a tremendous honour for us at MainOne, and we are excited to welcome participants across Africa and beyond to the vibrant city of Accra, the gateway to Africa as we call it.
“This event resonates deeply with our mission to drive digital inclusivity in our region by facilitating the localization of Africa’s internet traffic, which in turn improves the speed of content accessibility, lowers internet access costs and network latency. We look forward to facilitating meaningful discussions and partnerships that will further accelerate Africa’s digital transformation,” it stated.
The executive director of the African IXP Association, Kyle Spencer, averred that, “AfPIF holds a unique position as a catalyst for enhancing interconnection and peering across Africa. As we gather in Accra, we renew our commitment to strengthening the digital fabric of our continent. By encouraging the local exchange of Internet traffic, AfPIF contributes significantly to the growth of the African digital ecosystem, driving economic progress and empowering communities. We look forward to inspiring discussions and collaborative efforts that will drive the realization of a more connected Africa.”
