Raxio Data Centres, a leading provider of world-class carrier-neutral, Tier III data centres in Africa, has announced that it has secured an additional US$46 million in equity funding. This significant investment comes from existing shareholders Roha and Meridiam, reinforcing confidence in Raxio’s vision and execution capabilities. This additional funding comes shortly after Raxio successfully secured a facility of up […]

Toshiba Gulf FZE (TGFZ), a fully owned subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation (Japan) managing the MEA region for storage products and solutions, has announced the launch of its ‘Build Your Own Data Centre’ initiative across the Middle East and Africa. This initiative will help its channel partners adapt to a data-driven future while optimising costs and […]

Liquid Intelligent Technologies (Liquid), a business of Cassava Technologies, a pan-African technology group, has announced the launch of two new fully redundant terrestrial routes – Kenya to Ethiopia and Zambia to Malawi. This significant achievement will allow for greater efficiency and reliable regional connectivity, both key to the economic development of these countries. Spanning over […]

After a successful first event in Joburg in May, Dalebrook Media will be bringing the Data Festival to Cape Town from 7 -9 November 2023 at the Old Biscuit Mill. DataFest is a one of a kind conference experience for any and all data lovers, and we have some pretty epic things planned to make […]

CMC Networks, a global Tier 1 service provider, has launched its international Business Continuity solution to mitigate risks during South Africa’s energy crisis. The solution enables businesses in South Africa and across the world to maintain their operations and optimise applications and services, even during extended power outages. South Africa regularly experiences severe electricity blackouts […]

Liquid Dataport, a business of Liquid Intelligent Technologies (Liquid), a pan-African technology group, and Angola Telecom, a leading fixed network operator in Angola, have announced a new terrestrial fibre route between Luanda, Angola to Johannesburg, South Africa, via DRC, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The addition of this route to Liquid’s regional fibre backbone is a significant addition […]

Corinium Global Intelligence, organisers of the DataCon Africa conference, held the inaugural DataConian Hall of Fame Awards last night at Century City Conference Centre alongside the conference. Chris Read, Managing Director for Corinium Global Intelligence: Africa said the awards were launched alongside the conference in an effort to recognise industry excellence from both individuals and […]

Major data centre players are investing in the Digital Transformation of Africa. Khazna Data Centers is enhancing Egypt’s digital infrastructure by building the country’s first hyperscale data centre, while elsewhere on the continent, Africa Data Centres has formed a strategic partnership with LINX to explore digital growth opportunities. Khazna Data Centers plans to set up […]

Equinix has announced plans to enter the South African market with a US$160 million data centre investment in Johannesburg that augments its current footprint on the African continent in Nigeria, Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire. The new data centre is expected to open mid-2024.  With its South Africa expansion, Equinix is entering one of the largest and most digitally developed […]

Vantage Data Centers, a leading global provider of hyperscale data centre campuses, has announced the construction of a second campus (JNB2) in Johannesburg, South Africa. The JNB2 Isando campus is strategically located in Ekurhuleni, the greater Johannesburg Metropol’s trade and industry hub and approximately 17km from Vantage’s growing JNB1 Midrand campus. JNB2 is sited near […]