- Safiu Kehinde
Multinational technology company, Huawei, has unveiled Nigeria’s first hyperscale local cloud- a development which made the company the first international cloud provider to offer such services in the country.
This was contained in a statement released on Wednesday.
The launch of the cloud storage, however, took place in Lagos on Tuesday.
Powered by Tier 3+ data centres, the new local cloud provides ultra-fast services with a latency of just 15 milliseconds.
This, according to the statement, ensures that data storage and computing resources remain within Nigeria, benefiting local businesses and sectors, particularly fintech companies that require strict adherence to data protection laws.
While speaking at the launch on Tuesday, the CEO of Huawei Nigeria, Chris Lu, stressed on the company’s dedication to supporting Nigeria’s digital economy.
Lu said that the initiative was a significant milestone towards meeting the country’s data protection regulation, and alignment with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission’s objectives to limit cross-border data transfer and have data kept within the country.
“With disruptive technology, we can transform our daily lives, our industries, and our economy. Not knowing where your data is stored is terrifying.
“The Huawei local cloud ensures your data and that of your customers are safely protected. Our local cloud provides better latency, better services, and ensures data sovereignty for our customers,” he said.
In his remark, the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Obafemi Hamzat, commended the initiative as he described it as a transformative achievement for Nigeria.
He said the introduction of the cloud storage will help businesses and enhance data sovereignty.
“Lagos State has been working with Huawei for a while, and today’s event reaches its zenith with the launch of the Huawei Local Cloud. This marks a significant milestone for Nigeria in our journey towards technological advancement.
“The introduction of a local cloud by Huawei is a huge deal because it will help businesses and enhance data sovereignty. I encourage everyone to embrace these ideas, as they set a transformative course for Lagos, Nigeria, and Africa at large,” Hamzat said.