Galaxy Backbone said on Monday it had achieved Uptime Institute’s Tier IV certification for its second data centre, making it the first facility in the country to secure both Tier IV design and facility certifications.
“This certification signifies that our data centre’s design and facilities meet the highest international standards, ensuring high reliability and availability,” Galaxy Backbone said on its website.
GBB revealed that it partnered with Huawei for the project, utilising Huawei’s FusionDC1000B prefabricated modular data centre solution.
The use of prefabricated containers allowed the construction and installation process to be completed in one month, making it the fastest of its kind in Nigeria, the company said.
Galaxy Backbone explained that the prefabricated containers, which integrate multiple systems, such as smart modules and lithium batteries, could withstand environmental challenges, including magnitude 3 earthquakes and scale 12 winds, and meet IP55 dustproof and waterproof standards.
“Most of the existing data centres in Nigeria are Tier III,” Galaxy Backbone said. “To meet market demand for higher reliability, we partnered with Huawei to build Nigeria’s first Uptime Tier IV data centre with dual certifications.”
Galaxy Backbone, established by the Federal Government, provides ICT services to government ministries, departments, and agencies.
It operates the National Information and Communication Technology Infrastructure Backbone, a fibre optic network that spans nearly 30 states, offering high-speed connectivity.
The Managing Director and CEO of Galaxy Backbone, Professor Ibrahim Adeyanju, said, “Achieving this Tier IV certification from Uptime Institute is a testament to our unwavering dedication to excellence in the cloud, data centre, and business continuity services.
“This certification assures our clients that they can rely on us for the highest levels of service availability and security. We remain committed to driving innovation and delivering world-class services to support the digital transformation of Nigeria and beyond.”