MainOne strengthens the role of interconnections in the success of businesses in Ivory Coast
April 5th 2024
In today’s digital economy, businesses are leveraging technology to revolutionize their value propositions and engage with a broad ecosystem of partners. Leading companies are adopting a digital-first strategy, aligning their business and technology priorities to optimize operations and expand their business presence across multiple regions. Interconnection remains essential to strengthen network resilience and drive growth in the digital economy. MainOne, an Equinix company, in collaboration with the DSI Club, underlined this importance during a morning of discussions which kept all its promises on March 21, 2024 at the Novotel hotel in Abidjan, in Côte d’Abidjan. Ivory.
This event, which brought together IT managers, members of the DSI Club, digital experts, business leaders and public administration officials, made it possible to exchange and explore solutions around the central role of interconnected ecosystems. in leading the digital transformation of businesses. Etienne Kouadio Doh, Country Director of MainOne Côte d’Ivoire, highlighted MainOne’s commitment to fostering a rich and interconnected digital ecosystem at the national and sub-regional levels, aiming to offer the benefits of interconnections to businesses in Ivory Coast .
According to him, “MainOne has demonstrated resilience and agility in the face of recent submarine cable challenges in West Africa by quickly restoring Internet services in Ivory Coast and providing international capacity to telecom operators and Internet service providers in the region thanks to the various interconnections built through Nigeria. Success in today’s business landscape depends on the adoption of interconnected ecosystems, as they fuel collaboration, innovation and resilience, leading businesses towards sustainable growth with competitive advantages. As an Equinix company, MainOne has established a rich interconnected ecosystem comprised of content providers, financial institutions, cloud providers and network providers in its Tier3 data center, right here in Ivory Coast.
Nicolas Roger, Director of Commercial Solutions for EMEA, Equinix, based in Paris was the special guest of the session. He looked at the transformative solutions offered by Equinix. His presentation highlighted how Equinix and MainOne bridge Africa and the global market through their ecosystem, leveraging a range of products and services, including Equinix Fabric. Discussions also focused on the essential role of interconnections for local businesses, the benefits of using world-class data centers like MDXi, an Equinix company, and the value-added solutions provided by MainOne in Ivory Coast. , starting from international connectivity, through data center solutions (Colocation and Cloud) with specialized interconnection and cross-connect services. Participants gained invaluable insights into the central role of robust and reliable networks in facilitating smooth business operations and powering digital transformation.
The event ended with a networking cocktail, allowing participants to build relationships, exchange ideas and cultivate a spirit of sharing and cooperation within the technology community.
Source: Agency EcoFin
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