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Wingu Africa, A specialist provider of carrier-neutral, Tier III-standard data centres in East Africa, has launched Wingu Cloud Exchange (WCX), a new private cloud platform tailored specifically for East African businesses.
With WCX, East African Organisations can keep their data securely within the country, ensuring
compliance with local regulations and protecting sensitive information. For businesses, this enables
faster access to services, improved operational efficiency, and reliable support through locally
optimised infrastructure.
Speaking during the launch , Deputy CEO, COO and Co-founder of Demos Kyriacou Wingu Africa, said WCX is a game changer for African businesses.
“WCX is a game-changer for African businesses. We are delivering secure, compliant, and scalable cloud solutions built specifically for local needs. With this platform, we are setting a new standard for digital
infrastructure in the region and accelerating Ethiopia’s transformation into a digitally enabled
economy,” Demos noted.
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The platform brings together essential cloud services such as computing, storage, container management,
and security, making advanced technology accessible to companies of all sizes.
Enterprises can scale operations on demand, pay predictable prices in local currency, and avoid the uncertainties of foreign exchange or hidden fees. This gives businesses clarity in planning and the freedom to grow
without constraints.
Further, The platform offers a full range of services, including Wingu Compute, Wingu Kubernetes, Wingu
Drive, and Wingu Security, enabling businesses to deploy, manage, and secure applications with
confidence.
WCX also integrates seamlessly with existing on-premises systems and
complements global providers such as Azure and AWS, offering customers flexible hybrid options
tailored to their operational requirements.
