Wingu Africa, a leading carrier-neutral data centre operator in East Africa, is excited to announce a strategic colocation partnership with Ethiopian Electric Utility (EEU). Through this collaboration, EEU has deployed essential infrastructure within Wingu Africa’s Tier III-certified facility in Addis Ababa, enhancing the reliability, security, and efficiency of its digital operations.
This milestone represents a significant advancement in EEU’s digital transformation. By hosting its infrastructure in Wingu Africa’s state-of-the-art colocation environment, EEU is strengthening the resilience of its digital services and positioning itself to better serve millions of customers across Ethiopia.
The implementation was smooth, with the infrastructure now fully active and operational. The partnership emphasizes the critical role secure, high-availability data centres play in enabling national utilities and enterprises to modernize and scale their services.
Michael Debela, CIO at the Ethiopian Electric Utility, said, “This partnership with Wingu reflects our vision to modernize how we deliver electricity services in Ethiopia. By enhancing the resilience of our digital infrastructure, we are improving the reliability of our operations and laying the foundation for smarter energy services that cater to the needs of our citizens.”
Demos Kyriacou, Deputy CEO, COO, and Co-founder, added, “We are honored to support the Ethiopian Electric Utility in this important milestone. Hosting mission-critical infrastructure in our Tier III-certified environment ensures the highest levels of security, efficiency, and uptime. Together, we are building a foundation for Ethiopia’s energy and digital future.”
The collaboration between EEU and Wingu Africa underscores a shared commitment to innovation, resilience, and service excellence, highlighting the growing synergy between Ethiopia’s energy and technology sectors.
