Texaf – Kinshasa achieves triple certification milestone: sets new benchmark for digital infrastructure in DRC

Open Access Data Centres (OADC Texaf – Kinshasa) has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by securing three globally recognized certifications. They are ISO 27001, ISO 22301, and PCI DSS. This pioneering achievement cements OADC Texaf-Kinshasa’s position as a leader in secure, resilient, and world-class digital infrastructure services in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The milestone is ensuring compliance with international standards for security, business continuity, and financial data protection.

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A Commitment to Global Standards in Digital Security & Resilience

These certifications highlight OADC Texaf-Kinshasa’s steadfast dedication to maintaining the highest levels of operational excellence, security, and trust in the evolving DRC digital economy:

• ISO 27001 – Information Security Management System (ISMS)
  Recognized as the gold standard for information security, ISO 27001 certifies that OADC Texaf-Kinshasa has implemented stringent data protection measures. This ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive information. It helps to reassures businesses, enterprises, and financial institutions of its robust cybersecurity framework.
• PCI DSS – Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard. By securing PCI DSS compliance, OADC Texaf-Kinshasa is now a trusted partner for financial services, payment providers, and fintech firms. This certification ensures adherence to strict payment industry security protocols, reinforcing the integrity of digital transactions. It will also play a key role in supporting financial inclusion and digital transformation in the DRC.
• ISO 22301 – Business Continuity Management System (BCMS). ISO 22301 ensures uninterrupted service delivery and rapid disaster recovery, providing clients with a secure, high-availability digital infrastructure. For businesses in the banking, telecommunications, government, and enterprise sectors, this certification guarantees operational resilience, reliability, and risk mitigation.

Empowering the DRC’s Digital Transformation

Mohammed Bouhela

Speaking on this achievement, Mr. Mohammed Bouhelal, Managing Director of OADC Texaf-Kinshasa, emphasized the company’s commitment to industry leadership and service excellence:

“Attaining ISO 27001, ISO 22301, and PCI DSS certifications is a major milestone for OADC Texaf-Kinshasa and the DRC’s digital infrastructure ecosystem. These certifications affirm our commitment to security, business continuity, and operational excellence—ensuring our clients benefit from world-class digital infrastructure that meets the highest global standards. As the DRC accelerates its digital transformation, OADC is poised to support businesses, enterprises, and financial institutions with secure, scalable, and resilient infrastructure solutions.”

The Future of Digital Infrastructure in the DRC

With these certifications, OADC Texaf-Kinshasa sets a new benchmark for data centre security, resilience, and compliance in the DRC. As businesses and financial institutions increasingly demand robust digital solutions, OADC Texaf-Kinshasa stands at the forefront of secure, high-performance data centre operations, driving the country’s digital economy forward..

These certifications hold immense significance for OADC Texaf – Kinshasa’s diverse clientele, including Internet Service Providers (ISPs), telecommunications carriers, enterprise clients, banks and other financial services companies.  This achievement also bolsters the DRC’s position as an emerging hub for digital infrastructure in Africa. It will attract foreign investment and foster confidence in the country’s digital transformation journey.