Independent IP transit provider Workonline Communications has expanded its reach with a new point of presence (PoP) at Equinix’s JN1 data centre in Johannesburg.
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Workonline Communications and Equinix have had a relationship since 2013, when Workonline established its PoP in Equinix’s London data centre. Since then, the companies have worked together to establish an intercontinental bridge between Africa, Europe and Asia-Pacific.
“We’ve seen tremendous success in Asia and Europe through our partnership with Equinix, and we’re excited to bring that same level of connectivity excellence to Africa,” says Benjamin Deveaux, head of business development at Workonline Communications Group. “Our collaboration with Equinix allows us to offer our customers unmatched performance, low-latency routing, and the ability to scale seamlessly across multiple continents.”
Equinix’s JN1 data centre in Johannesburg is key to Equinix’s service portfolio in South Africa, will help meet the growing demand for cloud services and interconnection solutions in the region, providing critical infrastructure to support enterprises, content providers, and telecom operators.
“As Equinix expands its presence in South Africa, Workonline will continue to provide the essential connectivity services needed to support their customers and drive innovation across Africa,” says Sandile Dube, MD for South Africa at Equinix. “Workonline’s expertise and longstanding commitment to the African market make them a strategic partner for Equinix as we continue to build out our African ecosystem.”