Abuja, Nigeria – June 28, 2024 – Galaxy Backbone is thrilled to announce that it has earned the prestigious Tier IV Certification of Constructed Facility (TCCF) of the Galaxy Backbone Data Centre from Uptime Institute Professional Services, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to excellence and reliability in digital infrastructure services.
This prestigious certification recognizes Galaxy Backbone’s commitment to delivering the highest standards of reliability, security, and operational excellence in its Cloud and Data Centre operations.
The Tier IV certification is the maximum level of Data Centre certification offered by Uptime Institute, signifying a facility that offers 99.995% availability. It affirms that the Galaxy Backbone Data Centre meets stringent criteria for fault tolerance, redundancy, and robust operational processes, enhanced security and providing unparalleled service to its clients.
Key Highlights of Galaxy Backbone’s Tier IV Data Centre:
- Fault Tolerance: The Data Centre is designed to withstand multiple equipment failures and maintain continuous operations, ensuring maximum uptime for critical applications.
- Redundancy: Complete redundancy in power, cooling, and network systems, ensuring no single point of failure can disrupt services.
- 24/7 Monitoring and Management: Advanced monitoring systems and a dedicated team of experts provide round-the-clock surveillance and management of the facility.
- Enhanced Security: State-of-the-art security measures, including biometric access controls, surveillance systems, and multi-layered security protocols, protect the integrity and confidentiality of client data.
- Sustainable Practices: Commitment to sustainable practices, including energy-efficient technologies and environmentally friendly operations, aligning with global sustainability goals.
Prof. Ibrahim Adeyanju, Managing Director/CEO of Galaxy Backbone, commented on this significant achievement: “Achieving this Tier IV certification from Uptime Institute is a testament to our unwavering dedication to excellence in Cloud, Data Centre & Business Continuity services. This certification not only reinforces our position as a leader in digital transformation services, but also 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.”
This certification thus, compliments its already existing Tier III Uptime certified Data Centre in Abuja and presents a critical milestone for Galaxy Backbone as it continues to expand its services and capabilities to meet the growing demand for reliable and secure digital infrastructure services. This also strengthens GBB’s drive and commitment around data sovereignty, which encourages public and private organisations to host and collocate its IT applications within the country. This recent achievement further positions Galaxy Backbone as a preferred partner for organisations seeking robust and resilient data centre solutions.
Galaxy Backbone is a transformation enabler, a platform and aggregator of digital services for effective delivery across public and private sector organisations. Beyond its world class data centres, Galaxy Backbone has connected about 30 states with its fibre optic cables providing secure, high-speed connectivity to and between organisations. Its Security Operations Centre (SOC), ensure the provision of secure digital services across its stakeholders and customers.