Wingu Africa, a data center and infrastructure provider, has rolled out a locally hosted private cloud platform in Tanzania, aiming to capture market share from global giants like Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure across East Africa.
The new Wingu Cloud Exchange (WCX) is positioned as a secure, locally compliant, and cost-effective alternative for enterprises hesitant to move sensitive data offshore. The platform, which will first launch in Tanzania before expanding to Wingu’s other markets, including Ethiopia and Djibouti, seeks to capitalize on growing regulatory pressure and demand for data sovereignty within the region.
Key features highlighted by the company include: Local Currency Pricing: Transparent, predictable cost structures eliminating foreign exchange risk for regional businesses; Rapid Deployment & Scalability: Enabling businesses to scale computing workloads instantly without the complexity or unpredictable costs associated with some international providers; Data Residency: Ensuring customer data remains within regional borders to meet compliance requirements.
WCX comprises a suite of services, including Wingu Compute, Wingu Kubernetes, and Wingu Security, designed to integrate seamlessly with existing on-premise environments.
“Wingu Cloud Exchange is built in direct response to customer demand for a practical, reliable, and locally delivered cloud platform,” said Nicholas Lodge, Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Wingu Africa. “WCX makes cloud adoption straightforward, compliant, predictable in cost, scalable on demand, and aligned with how organizations in the region actually operate.”
The move reflects a growing trend of localization in the global cloud market, where infrastructure firms are investing heavily in regional data centers to address latency concerns and regulatory demands. The development is seen by Wingu Africa as a significant step toward advancing the region’s digital maturity.
Erkan Satik, Director of Cloud Ecosystem & Alliances at Wingu Africa, emphasized the strategic choice the platform offers: “Customers can run applications locally for better performance, integrate with global clouds when needed, and scale instantly.”
Wingu Africa’s investment signals a long-term commitment to driving a sustainable and inclusive digital economy, prioritizing infrastructure that is secure, interconnected, and regionally relevant for African enterprises.
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