CMC Networks, a leading global data communications provider, has unveiled a powerful new cloud solution tailored for the African market. CMC Cloud, an Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) offering, is designed to bring lightning-fast edge computing to businesses across the continent, enhancing user experience and accelerating the growth of Africa’s digital economy.
CMC Cloud tackles the challenges of latency and bandwidth by strategically decentralising its infrastructure. This brings workloads closer to end users, resulting in significantly faster, more reliable performance for applications, video streaming, and IoT devices that rely on real-time functionality. The flexible IaaS model grants businesses access to virtualized servers, storage, and networking on a scalable basis, allowing them to meet changing demands without expensive hardware investments.
“We built CMC Cloud with Africa’s unique needs in mind,” stated Marisa Trisolino, CEO of CMC Networks. “We understand the challenges of the market and have crafted solutions that directly address them. This removes barriers to cloud adoption, making it easier for businesses to innovate and thrive.”
CMC Networks understands that in many African nations, regulatory compliance and data sovereignty are critical concerns. CMC Cloud addresses this head-on with services that ensure data storage and processing remain within national borders. This sensitivity to data regulations, alongside CMC Networks’ established pan-African network, simplifies expansion for both local and international businesses seeking to grow within the region.
“CMC Cloud’s flexibility allows businesses to easily scale resources according to demand, optimising performance and keeping costs in check,” explained Geoff Dornan, CTO at CMC Networks. “This makes it an ideal solution for organizations of all sizes, from start-ups to large enterprises.”
CMC Cloud offers a comprehensive suite of services: virtual machines, various storage options, IP addresses, firewalls, DDoS mitigation, and more. It seamlessly integrates with CMC Networks’ advanced networking and AI-powered routing capabilities, providing customers with an exceptionally streamlined, end-to-end solution for their digital transformation.
