Nairobi, Kenya – 6th July 2021
Specialized in deploying and managing cost-effective, local, reliable internet exchange points, Asteroid expands its services to roll out an internet exchange point in Nairobi, scheduled to be operational early Q3 2021.
An internet exchange point is a local access point where networks, including internet services providers and content providers, interconnect in order to exchange their traffic at better costs and in a more resilient and rapid way. Exchanging Internet traffic locally not only decreases the need for and dependency on IP transit, but it also trickles down on improving the Internet experience of the local businesses and end users.
“iColo is currently the only carrier-neutral facility provider present in both
Mombasa and Nairobi. We’re pleased to reinforce our collaboration by
launching our new IXP in their data center in Nairobi (NBO1) which will
add up to the diversity of peers spanning from service providers to
financial services institutions to enterprises.”
Asteroid CEO and co-founder, Remco van Mook.
Launched in August 2017, iColo NBO1 houses a total capacity of 280 racks while accommodating 825 KW of IT power. Customers benefit from lower costs and improved resilience by securely housing their information systems and networking equipment in our purpose-built facilities operated to global best practices. NBO1 is PCIDSS and ISO 27001 certified.
Any NBO1 tenant owning their own autonomous system number (ASN) will be able to exchange traffic via the Asteroid Nairobi IXP by requesting and using 1Gbps, 10Gbps or 100Gbps ports.
“Internet exchange points are a key brick in the wall of flourishing
communities. The improved interconnectivity they bring enables
businesses to provide their own services in a more efficient and
performing manner. We have seen first-hand the positive impact that the
Asteroid IXP has made in consolidating a community and building local
traffic in Mombasa and we look forward to the same effects in Nairobi.”
Ranjith Cherickel, CEO at iColo.
To be part of the Asteroid Nairobi peering community right from the start, please connect to Asteroid via email at info@asteroidhq.com.
Asteroid is a global interconnection platform innovator. They operate neutral Internet exchange points (IXPs) worldwide, and work with trusted parties in local markets to deliver their innovative IXP platform locally, wherever there is a need.