Sofibanque partners with OADC Texaf for transformation

Sofibanque has announced a significant upgrade and transformation of its IT systems to enhance service delivery and customer experience by colocating its equipment in a highly secure environment

The OADC Texaf – Kinshasa facility, boasting a 2MW capacity, has emerged as a cornerstone for the Democratic Republic of Congo's burgeoning digital ecosystem. It is on track to secure ISO27001 post-live certification, marking the first of several ISO certifications and demonstrating its commitment to the highest standards of security, operational excellence, and client satisfaction. This facility is particularly well-suited to meet the demanding needs of the banking sector and other corporations, providing a secure, reliable, scalable, and cost-effective infrastructure.

This initiative highlights Sofibanque’s dedication to advancing digital transformation in the DRC. A colocation data center like OADC Texaf – Kinshasa enables banks to modernise their IT operations, enhancing agility for customer acquisition and growth. By colocating their essential IT systems in a certified facility, financial institutions such as Sofibanque can enjoy improved physical security, sustained uptime, and compliance with international standards and national regulations, all vital for fostering the growing digital economy.

Partnering with OADC Texaf – Kinshasa allows Sofibanque to bolster its digital capabilities and reinforce its leadership position in the DRC’s banking sector. By utilising the premier colocation services available at OADC Texaf – Kinshasa, Sofibanque can provide superior service delivery to its expanding customer base while also realising cost savings compared to maintaining in-house data storage and management systems. With all leading carriers installed in OADC Texaf’s connectivity ecosystem, Sofibanque gains direct access to connectivity services, achieving efficient connectivity alongside cost efficiencies.

For OADC Texaf – Kinshasa, this collaboration represents a significant milestone, establishing the facility as a vital hub in Central Africa's financial infrastructure. As more banks follow Sofibanque’s lead, OADC Texaf – Kinshasa is poised to become a key player in the region’s digital transformation, promoting financial inclusion and innovation within the banking sector.

“This collective shift towards advanced infrastructure will play a critical role in the economic development of the DRC and neighbouring countries, fostering a more inclusive financial system and supporting broader socio-economic progress. We are proud to support Sofibanque in their journey towards digital transformation and look forward to welcoming other local and pan African banks,” said Mohammed Bouhelal, managing director of OADC Texaf Kinshasa.

Henry Wazne, managing director and CEO of Sofibanque, added, “Our decision to partner with OADC Texaf Digital – Kinshasa reflects our commitment to offering the best possible service to our customers. The facility’s advanced infrastructure will enhance the availability of our services, allowing us to meet the growing demands of the market and support our long-term digital strategy. This partnership is a key step in our journey towards a more robust and agile IT environment that supports both our customers and the broader financial ecosystem in the DRC.”