Broadband Systems Corporation signs MoU with Oman Data Park to develop AI-ready data centre in Rwanda
Date: 2026-05-28
By: Nana Appiah Acquaye
Broadband
Systems Corporation has announced the signing of a strategic Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) with Oman Data Park to jointly invest in the development of
an AI-ready Tier III data centre in Rwanda, marking a significant step in
strengthening the country’s digital infrastructure.
The
agreement, led by Broadband Systems Corporation in partnership with Oman Data
Park, is aimed at accelerating the deployment of advanced, secure, and scalable
data centre capacity to support emerging artificial intelligence and cloud
computing demands in the region.
The
signing ceremony was witnessed by officials from Rwanda’s Ministry of ICT and
Innovation, including ministers Paula Ingabire and Yves Iradukunda, as well as
the Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Information Society Authority,
Antoine Sebera.
According
to the partners, the collaboration reflects a shared commitment to advancing
Rwanda’s digital transformation agenda through the development of resilient and
future-ready infrastructure. The planned Tier III facility is expected to
enhance data sovereignty, improve service reliability, and support innovation
across key sectors of the digital economy.
Stakeholders
involved in the initiative noted that the project aligns with broader national
and regional priorities to expand secure digital infrastructure, strengthen
data resilience, and position Rwanda as a competitive hub for technology and
innovation in Africa.
The
partnership is also expected to catalyse further investment in cloud services,
artificial intelligence applications, and digital public infrastructure across
the East African region.
