Articles about data centres

Your vendor knows where your data lives. Do you?

Many South African companies have no clear picture of where their data lives, which jurisdiction governs it or what happens if something goes wrong, says Richard Frost, head of technology solutions and consulting at Armata Cyber Security.

SA data centre power demand to nearly double by 2029

Installed capacity is expected to grow from 435MW to 829MW, but incorrect forecasting could result in power outages.

AI sovereignty fails without sovereign cyber security

If the keys, telemetry, software dependencies and continuity levers lie outside SA's jurisdiction, local hosting buys comfort, not sovereignty.

SA’s digital infrastructure spend tipped to hit R1.2tn

South Africa is forecast to invest $71 billion in digital, transport and smart city systems by 2050, to converge them into intelligent, digitally-enabled infrastructure networks.

Modern tech to drive SA’s energy stability

SA’s energy transition must combine digitalisation, decentralisation and decarbonisation, says deputy DG of energy projects.

Cassava plans AI factory in Joburg, as Cape Town goes live

As its Cape Town facility begins operations, Cassava plans to build a Johannesburg-based AI factory, as part of its broader strategy to expand factories across Africa.

AgileSP builds momentum inside Teraco’s carrier-neutral ecosystem

AgileSP operates multiple points of presence inside Teraco’s data centres – JB1, JB3, DB1, CT1 and CT2.

Vertiv AI Innovation Roadshow returns to Africa as virtual event

The event will examine how data centres can support high-density computing driven by AI, cloud and digital transformation.

Budget 2026: Godongwana talks up AI, data infrastructure

Data infrastructure should be considered as critical as electricity, ports and transport networks, says finance minister Enoch Godongwana.

Africa’s data centre capacity on back foot, despite investment push

While Africa’s data centre footprint is expanding rapidly, the continent still accounts for only 0.6% of global data centre capacity.

Hybrid by design: Wireless central to SA’s connectivity future

Hybrid fibre-and-wireless architectures emerge as the most practical response to South Africa’s connectivity realities and frustrations.

Construction starts on xneelo’s new Samrand data centre

The hosting solutions services provider has commenced construction on its second data centre in Samrand, Gauteng.