14 April 2025
Angola Cables has teamed up with Megaport to deliver an innovative dual arrangement enabling customers to connect to over 930 data centres and more than 300 cloud nodes worldwide. This partnership leverages the Megaport global network underlay in conjunction with the extensive international infrastructure of Angola Cables.
Through this collaboration, Angola Cables and Megaport will establish interconnections at key global hubs including New York, Miami, and London, allowing users on the Angola Cables network to access Megaport’s vast ecosystem of data centers, service providers, and cloud solutions.
Mahen Naidu, Head of Business Solutions at TelCables South Africa, a subsidiary of Angola Cables, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership. He remarked that the integration of Megaport’s global Software Defined Network (SDN) represents a significant advancement for digital connectivity across Africa. Naidu emphasized that the unique configuration of their subsea cable and partner networks creates a “super corridor” that facilitates the seamless transit of data and traffic between East and West.
“The agreement with Megaport offers multiple benefits for businesses looking to connect and expand their operations, whether in South America, the USA, Europe, or Asian markets,” said Naidu. “The simple and efficient interface allows users to access financial institutions, ranging from major stock exchanges to international banking and investment houses. The options are nearly limitless — whether it’s an academic institution connecting with a learning partner in the US or a business seeking expansion into Singapore. The low-latency connections can be established in minutes through Megaport’s user-friendly platform, allowing companies to connect and scale instantly.”
“Our extensive SDN simplifies connectivity for enterprises seeking to interconnect across data centers, cloud services, AI, internet exchanges, and over 300 service providers on five continents,” said Matt Simpson, Executive Vice President of Business Development and Global Channel at Megaport. “The reach and capabilities of our global NaaS platform alleviate many traditional access challenges, enabling businesses to address technical resources, capital investments, performance, and network security with ease.”
The Megaport global ecosystem affords customers direct access to advanced platforms such as the AI Exchange and Financial Services Exchange, further augmenting their operational capabilities.
