PAIX Dakar

Dakar data centre is located in the Ouakam neighbourhood of Dakar, close to the ACE and 2Africa submarine cable landings. The location is ideal for companies looking to connect to customers and partners on either coast, or in major population centers along the way.

The facility serves the local and African markets as an interconnection hub for cloud, content, and connectivity.

DKR-1 data centre key specifications

Services
Cabinets, cages and private rooms
Interconnection: cross-connects and peering
Remote Hands and Eyes: 24x7, 365
Site Overview
1.2 MW of IT load ‌
918 m² colocation space
300 cabinets
Security and Safety
Detection, suppression & Vesda fire alarm
Multiple physical security layers including CCTV, proximity cards, man trap and biometrics
Security staff on site with controlled access 24x7x365
Power Redundancy
2N UPS
N+1 generators
Cooling Redundancy
N+1
Certifications and Standards
ISO 27001
ISO 22301
PCI-DSS

Why choose PAIX Dakar?

Reliable equipment housing for your mission critical equipment. World class infrastructure that houses the servers of both national and international networks
Power availability
Easy to access location: situated in Les Mamelles in Dakar
Connectivity options: International connections to the Internet by connecting submarine cables to the Senegalese Internet/digital ecosystem
Save on networking costs and improve latency: peer with other networks

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Meet Team Senegal

Boubacar Fall Sy
Managing Director, Senegal
Boubacar is a progressive leader in the telecommunications industry, with expertise focused on B2B relationships. He held the position of Head of Sales at Free in Senegal, where he led the implementation of the business strategy, achieving maximum return on investment and economic success in alignment with the company's overall strategy. Previously, he worked for Tigo Senegal as a key account sales manager, where he implemented sales strategies, monitored production indicators, planned, organized and supervised the activity of the sales teams.
Boubacar studied accounting and management of organizations in France, before obtaining a degree in computer science with a specialization in computer networks.
Anne Marie Diouf
Project Manager
Anne Marie is a senior project manager specialized in project management for public and private infrastructure projects in Senegal. With a rich and diversified career acquired through 14 years of professional experience in the fields of renewable energies, roads infrastructures, sanitation, tertiary and industrial buildings and urban planning, she joined PAIX Data Centres in 2022 as the project manager for the construction of the DKR-1 datacenter in Dakar, in the telecommunications industry.
Anne Marie holds an engineering degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Orleans Polytechnic School and an MBA in International Management from Paris Dauphine University.
Mamadou Aidara
Operations Manager
Mamadou Yoba Aidara is a distinguished leader in data center management and telecommunications, with over 15 yearsof experience. Mamadou excels in maintenance, design, planning, and capacity management of data centers.
Mamadou has held the position of Datacenter Manager at Free Senegal, overseeing 2 data centers and 5 HUB sites and ensuring optimal operational efficiency. Mamadou possesses advanced skills in data center maintenance, capacity management, design, architecture, and telecom network management. He has demonstrated exceptional abilities in leading teams, managing complex projects, and maintaining strong relationships with clients and suppliers, significantly contributing to the success of his previous roles.
He holds an engineering degree in IT/Telecom from the École Supérieure Multinationale de Télécommunications (ESMT) and a DUT in Electrical Engineering from the École Supérieure Polytechnique (ESP) in Dakar. He also holds certifications in data center operations maintenance (AOS by the Uptime Institute).