Vodacom has unveiled two data centres on wheels that will be used to restore functionality at any of its mobile telephone exchange (MTX) sites within 48 hours.
In a statement, Vodacom says the radio access network mobile recovery solution is a step to ensure the company is prepared for any unexpected network crisis.
Each recovery solution consists of on-board generators, fire suppression, air-conditioning, raised flooring, building management systems, security systems, and network equipment, says the statement.
"We call this type a 'hole-in-the-ground' recovery solution because it's used in the very unlikely event that our entire facility's functionality completely disappears. These mobile data centres effectively allow us to recover our site within 48 hours instead of the two years it typically takes to build a new MTX site," says Vodacom network engineering officer, Beverly Ngwenya.
The testing of the new solution required Vodacom to simulate the recovery of its entire Midrand MTX site. This site provides connectivity to hundreds of thousands of customers in the southern and central parts of Gauteng.
Vodacom CTO Andries Delport says: "I'm extremely pleased that everything ran smoothly and we reported no loss of service. This is due to the level of skill and dedication of the project team.
"Their hard work has resulted in a solution that not only ensures we are prepared in the event of a major crisis but also embeds our position as the leader in constant connectivity."
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