Paratus, Africa’s leading integrated network operator, has announced the launch of Paratus Cloud at its new point-of-presence (PoP) inside iXAfrica Data Centres, Nairobi.
This collaboration delivers enterprise-grade cloud capabilities across East Africa, with an exclusive First Movers Advantage: free cross-connects -waived installation cost of the cross connects for early adopters of Paratus Cloud at iXAfrica.
By colocating at iXAfrica Data Centres, Kenya’s first hyperscale, AI-ready data centre, Paratus is strategically positioned to serve SMEs, government agencies, ISPs, and large enterprises seeking secure, compliant, and cost-efficient cloud services within the region.
We chose iXAfrica because it is the most advanced and carrier-neutral hub in East Africa,” said Joseph Kibwot MD- Paratus Kenya “Nairobi is fast emerging as the digital capital of the region, and hosting Paratus Cloud here ensures all our customers verticals benefit from world-class infrastructure, low-latency connectivity, and guaranteed data sovereignty.”
The Power of Paratus Cloud
Paratus Cloud offers a full suite of compute, storage, and networking services with enterprise-grade features such as:
- Elastic compute and storage that scales on demand.
- Unified storage (block, file, object) with advanced security and encryption.
- Hybrid and edge deployments, enabling compliance and low-latency access.
- Consumption-based pricing; pay only for what you use.
- AWS-compatible APIs for simple migration and integration.
This makes Paratus Cloud an attractive choice for SMEs seeking cost-efficiency, ISPs requiring scalable infrastructure, government agencies prioritizing data sovereignty, and enterprises running mission-critical workloads.
Located in Nairobi, iXAfrica offers carrier-neutral access to over 50+ networks, direct peering with global IXPs, and 30kW per rack high-density capacity for AI and cloud workloads.
As a trusted regional hub, it provides:
- Strategic connectivity: Direct access to sub-sea cables and pan-African backbone networks.
- Hyperscale resilience: 99.999% uptime, Tier III design, and redundant power.
- AI-ready infrastructure: Supporting high-density compute for modern workloads.
“Paratus Cloud’s presence at iXAfrica strengthens Nairobi’s role as the gateway for Africa’s digital economy,” said Snehar Shah– CEO IX- Africa Data Centre “Together, we’re enabling businesses in East Africa to leverage scalable, sovereign, and secure cloud services at the heart of the continent’s most connected city.”
First Movers Advantage: Free Installation Cost for Cross-Connect
To mark the launch, Paratus is offering complimentary cross-connects for all early adopters of Paratus Cloud at iXAfrica.
This limited-time offer reduces the barrier to entry, making it faster and more cost-effective for businesses to plug directly into East Africa’s most advanced digital hub.
Enterprises, ISPs, and government agencies can now access Paratus Cloud at iXAfrica Nairobi with a First Movers Advantage: free cross-connects.
