Teraco completes SA JB4 datacentre addition

Networks connected to LINX or NAPAfrica can access either exchange via trusted and mutually available carriers.

US-based global provider of cloud and carrier-neutral datacentre, colocation and interconnection solutions acquires majority stake and adds South Africa to list of key African markets.

The firm now offers connectivity services directly through Oracle Cloud Infrastructure via Oracle's datacentre.

Transaction, to be completed in the first half of 2022, brings global strategic partner for further expansion.

The company says the new facility comprises 45 000sqm of building structure, 12 000sqm of data hall space, and 29MW of critical power load.

According to NAPAfrica, the number of IXPs in Africa has increased from 19 in 2012 to 46 in 2020.

Company breaks ground on JB4, a 38MW hyperscale datacentre build.

CEO Jan Hnizdo says datacentres play a massive role since they are at the core of the meeting of content, cloud, and connectivity.

Teraco today formally confirmed the construction of Teraco Cape Town 2 (CT2), a new 30MW data centre facility.

Grant will help to facilitate the changing landscape of education in South Africa, according to Teraco CEO.

Teraco, has announced that Lex Van Wyk will step down as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 January 2020, and will be succeeded by Jan Hnizdo.