Did you know that Africa has 1% of the global digital infrastructure while having 18% of the world’s population and 4% of global GDP?
Africa is currently undergoing a significant shift in its digital landscape, driven by rapid technological changes, greater broadband penetration and an increase in digital services. This shift is a key driver of economic growth, improved connectivity and a better quality of life for people across the continent. While challenges like inadequate infrastructure and regulatory issues persist, Africa’s digital environment is advancing quickly, creating numerous opportunities for innovation and progress. Open Access Data Centres (OADC), A WIOCC Group Company, is leading efforts to support this digital transformation through various important initiatives.
Accelerating digital transformation through strategic investments
The recent financing package announced by IFC and Proparco for WIOCC Group represents a significant milestone to enable Africa’s digital ecosystem, driving economic growth and enriching society. With the funding, OADC will expand its core and edge data centres in the DRC, Nigeria, and South Africa to meet the growing demand for colocation and other data centre services.
The funds will accelerate the deployment of OADC data centres, ensuring broader access to reliable, high-speed internet and cloud services across various regions.
Empowering clients with carrier-neutral, open-access data centres
OADC carrier-neutral data centres are designed to provide clients with unparalleled flexibility, allowing them to choose from a diverse array of connectivity options. This approach ensures that businesses can select the most suitable and cost-effective connectivity solutions for their specific needs, whether it’s for cloud services, content delivery or enterprise applications.
By fostering a competitive environment where multiple carriers and service providers can coexist, OADC has created an environment which enables enterprise and wholesale clients with digitally enabled products and services to grow by quickly and cost-effectively expanding their markets.
Strategic locations: Core and Edge data centres
OADC is strategically expanding its data centre footprint across Africa to deliver exceptional performance and reliability. OADC core facilities in Nigeria, South Africa and DRC serve as crucial hubs, providing robust digital infrastructure and interconnectivity. Complementing these are edge data centres, with over 30 already established in South Africa. Positioned closer to end-users, these edge centres significantly reduce latency, enhancing experiences for real-time applications such as streaming, gaming and analytics.
As Africa continues its digital transformation journey, OADC remains committed to supporting and accelerating this progress through its innovative approach to open-access digital infrastructure. By expanding core-to-edge architecture across the continent, OADC is enhancing connectivity, reducing latency and driving the growth of digital services in both urban and rural areas. OADC’s dedication to advancing digital infrastructure is key to unlocking Africa’s full potential in the global digital economy.
