Galaxy Backbone commits to partnerships with ICT coys in Nigeria

The Galaxy Backbone (GBB) says it is committed to deepening its partnerships with local Information and Communications Technology (ICT) companies across the country.

The Managing Director of GBB, Prof. Muhammad Abubakar spoke at the ongoing 10th general meeting of the National Council on Communications and Digital Economy.

The 5-day event is with the theme: “Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship as a Panacea for Challenges to Sustainable Economic Development in Nigeria”.

Abubakar said on Wednesday in Abuja that GBB would ensure organisations at the state and local levels benefit from its connectivity rollout, digital services and solutions.

Abubakar said: “GBB will continue to deepen its partnerships with local ICT companies across the country in ensuring that more organisations at the state and local levels benefit from its connectivity rollout and digital services and solutions.”

He said that the agency showcased its Data Centre business e-Connect services at the general meeting, adding they provide quality IT infrastructure and shared services for the Federal Government.

The managing director said: ”GBB is also providing for the private sector its ICT Infrastructure that would enhance and promote the government’s digital services in a smart, secure and sustainable manner.

”Through this, GBB is projecting the strength of its fibre connectivity services as a way to connect more people, improve efficiency of businesses and enhance the productivity of its clients.

“Among the services are its Data Centre, Cloud and Cybersecurity Services, smart home plans which offer Fibre-to-Homes, Fibre- to-Estates and Fibre-to-Small Offices for those residing within the Federal Capital Territory.”

Abubakar said GBB had an Uptime Certified Tier III and Tier IV Data Centers that were available and accessible for use by both the public and private sector organisations.

This, he said, was for the purpose of supporting colocation, hosting and disaster recovery for organisations.

Abubakar said that the huge investments that had gone into the infrastructure were for the benefit of the public and private establishments.

He added: ”The experience of GBB in building, deploying and providing infrastructure as a service, is a testimony to its ability to manage and continue in this line of business.

”Establishing and sustaining a secure and certified data centre within the nation’s public sector space, is a great feat indeed.

“To strengthen its asset base and guarantee information assurance, GBB is now deploying state-of-the-art digital infrastructure and applying international best practices to backstop public sector organisations’ sensitive data.”

According to Abubakar, GBB enables a growing number of private sector organisations with digital services to facilitate their digital transformation journey.

“The level of professionalism on offer coupled with about 12 years experience as ISO 27001, ISO 20000 compliant and recently PCI DSS is certified to support the Financial Sector.

“This has become a reference point for other organisations that are considering getting on the GBB platform.”

The organisation is using the exhibition to showcase its innovative services and partnerships to drive the Nation’s Digital transformation agenda and the realisation of the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy (NDEPS) 2020-2030,” he said.