Ncell has claimed to become the first and only Nepali company to be officially enlisted as a Data Centre and Cloud Service Provider in Nepal.

The Department of Information Technology, under the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, enrolled Ncell on Sunday for both services, according to a press statement issued by the company.

Ncell currently operates a high-tech Tier III Integrated Data Centre in Nakkhu, Lalitpur, which can serve banks, government agencies, and large enterprises. It also runs two disaster recovery data centres located in Pokhara and Hetauda.

“Our commitment to international standards, prioritisation of cybersecurity, and focus on data privacy contributed to the smooth enrolment process. Ncell has become the first and only company in Nepal to receive this recognition from the government. Given the growing market for data centres and cloud services, this certification holds significant importance,” said Dion Asencio, Chief Business Officer of Ncell.

During the enlistment process, the Department of Information Technology thoroughly reviewed a wide range of documentation, including fire safety protocols, organisational security and privacy policies, business continuity plans, data centre tier classification, and IP pool details, the company said.

“The directive aims to ensure the reliable, secure, and efficient operation of IT systems."