Lomé, October 2024 – ST DIGITAL, a leader in digital innovation in Africa, proudly announces the official launch of its 100% African Cloud in Togo. Following successes achieved in Cameroun and Côte d'Ivoire, this expansion represents a crucial milestone in the company's strategy to strengthen the digital sovereignty of African nations. This event, which brought together private sector stakeholders, government representatives, and technology experts, marks a major turning point for the future of digital infrastructure in Africa.
An infrastructure serving African digital transformation
ST DIGITAL's 100% African Cloud relies on a cutting-edge local infrastructure, supported by the Tier-3 certified datacenter in Lomé. Designed to guarantee high performance, optimal reliability and enhanced security, this datacenter gives Togolese businesses and public administrations full control over their data. This solution addresses the growing needs of companies undergoing digital transformation or in an expansion phase.
Jean-Francis AHANDA, Datacenter Director at ST Digital, underlines the significance of this launch: "The Lomé datacenter has been designed to meet the most stringent requirements in terms of security, availability, and performance. This project is a further illustration of our commitment to delivering world-class services while ensuring that our clients' data remains on the African continent."
A comprehensive offering tailored to the needs of African businesses
ST DIGITAL's 100% African Cloud comes with a comprehensive range of tailored cloud services to meet the diverse needs of businesses, regardless of their size or industry:
- Virtual Servers: Flexible, scalable and secure cloud solutions, tailored to the requirements of SMEs, startups and large enterprises.
- Web Hosting and Professional Emails: Robust, high-performance solutions guaranteeing scalability for growing businesses. These services include secure professional email addresses, essential for reliable and efficient communication.
- Rental and Colocation: Companies can rent secure spaces or opt for colocation in the Lomé datacenter, thereby reducing their operating costs while ensuring the security of their infrastructures.
- Domain names .TG: ST Digital offers the registration and management of .TG domain names, strengthening the digital identity of Togolese businesses.
These solutions are designed to provide African businesses with modern technology and competitive services, while adapting to local specificities, with flexible payment options.
Customer testimonials: solutions that transform businesses
During the event, several clients shared their satisfaction with ST DIGITAL's services. Mr. Koffi, CEO of a Togolese commercial enterprise, testified: "Since we migrated to ST DIGITAL's virtual servers, our performance has significantly improved. We particularly appreciate the flexibility of the service and the quality of customer support."
These testimonials highlight the real impact of ST DIGITAL's solutions, which enable African businesses to optimize their digital infrastructures while ensuring their autonomy.
Cloudstore Africa: a unique experience for African businesses
The event also highlighted Cloudstore Africa (www.cloudstore.africa), the first 100% African cloud platform, launched in 2023. This platform enables businesses to benefit from services such as web hosting, virtual servers, email addresses and domain names, all at competitive prices. Thanks to a simple interface and adapted payment options, CloudStore.africa has established itself as a reference for supporting the digital transformation of African businesses.
A landmark event for the African digital economy
The launch of the 100% African Cloud in Togo showcased the full breadth of ST DIGITAL's services and facilitated discussions on the challenges of digital transformation across the continent. Round tables, live demonstrations and expert presentations highlighted the crucial importance of cloud computing for the future of Africa's digital economy.
Justine YEDEDJI, General Manager of ST DIGITAL West Africa, expressed her enthusiasm: "With this launch in Togo, we are turning our ambition into reality — building a digital ecosystem where African businesses can thrive, while ensuring the digital sovereignty of the continent."
A promising future for cloud in Africa
With this launch, ST DIGITAL reaffirms its role as a pioneer in technological innovation in Africa. Joel NLEPE, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of the ST DIGITAL Group, stated: "This launch consolidates our presence in West Africa and opens new opportunities for local businesses. We remain committed to providing innovative, accessible solutions tailored to the specific needs of the African market."
Relive the first moments of this launch
About ST DIGITAL
ST DIGITAL is a pan-African company specialising in supporting African businesses and public administrations in their digital transformation. Present in several African countries, ST DIGITAL offers a comprehensive range of services, including digital transformation, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, business solutions, collaborative work and training. With its Tier-3 certified datacenters, ST DIGITAL positions itself as a leader in 100% African private cloud, guaranteeing reliable, secure and local solutions