Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB) National Shared Services Centre Data Center 1 (NSSC DC1), Phase 1, located in Abuja, has been awarded the Uptime Institute Tier III Certification of Constructed Facility.
This globally recognised certification underscores Galaxy Backbone’s unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional digital infrastructure services that adhere to the highest global standards of availability, resilience, and reliability.
As Nigeria’s digital infrastructure and ICT service provider, Galaxy Backbone said it remains steadfast in its mission to provide innovative cloud, colocation, connectivity, and cybersecurity solutions to meet the dynamic needs of organisations in both the public and private sectors.
According to the Head of Corporate Communications, Galaxy Backbone, Chidi Okpala, the Tier III Certification is a testament to the company’s dedication to building a world-class digital ecosystem that supports its clients’ evolving demands while maintaining uncompromising operational efficiency.
Okpala said the Uptime Institute Tier III Certification represented a benchmark for operational excellence and reliability. He said the certification guarantees an infrastructure built to withstand unexpected disruptions, including natural disasters, cyberattacks, and emergencies.
He said it will ensure uninterrupted business operations for customers and is aligned with GBB’s commitment to delivering reliable services that safeguard our clients’ critical data and digital assets.
“This achievement adds to Galaxy Backbone’s portfolio of certifications, which already includes ISO 20000 (Service Management Systems), ISO 2700l (Information Security Management Systems (ISMS), ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management), PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) and ISO 22301:2019 (Business Continuity Management). These milestones highlight our unwavering commitment to operational excellence, continuous improvement, maintaining international standards and client satisfaction.
With each certification, Galaxy Backbone solidifies its position as a trailblazer in ICT solutions and a key enabler of Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda.
“As Galaxy Backbone celebrates this significant milestone in addition to Galaxy Backbone’s existing Tier-IV Data Center TCCF (Tier-IV Certification of Constructed Facility), we reaffirm our commitment to fostering sustainable partnerships with stakeholders while expanding our fibre-optic network to reach more cities and underserved communities across Nigeria,” he stated.
According to him, the expansion will create a stronger and more inclusive digital ecosystem, empowering organizations of all sizes to achieve their goals with confidence.
