Backbone Connectivity Network (BCN), a leader in open access digital services, has partnered with Zadara to bring groundbreaking advancements to Africa's AI landscape. This collaboration, celebrated at the AfricaCom 2025 conference, marks the launch of a Zadara-powered multi-tenant Neutral AI Factory in Nigeria.
The demand for AI services is soaring across Africa, but the financial burden of establishing AI clouds hinders many providers. Customers, meanwhile, hesitate to commit to AI services before their launch. This partnership addresses the challenge by introducing a scalable AI cloud solution.
The Neutral AI Factory, powered by Zadara's multi-tenant platform, offers a flexible, efficient model that enables cloud providers to deploy AI services of any scale. By adhering to NVIDIA's reference architecture, Zadara empowers BCN to offer AI clouds that are high-performance and cost-effective.
BCN’s robust infrastructure, supported by a national integrated fiber network and green energy resources, positions it uniquely for this venture. Additionally, their collaboration with the Digital Investment Facility and AfIDA enhances their resources.
The Digital Investment Facility's endorsement highlights BCN and Zadara’s role in transforming Africa's AI capabilities. This initiative is part of the EU Global Gateway Strategy, aiming to support innovative developers across the continent.
"Our collaboration with Zadara enables us to deliver Africa’s first Neutral AI Factory," echoed BCN's CEO. This endeavor promises to redefine AI accessibility, allowing cloud providers across Africa to advance without significant financial investments.
In summary, the union of BCN and Zadara aims to accelerate Africa's digital transformation, driving innovation and growth through scalable, secure AI solutions.
