{"id":3490,"date":"2025-07-26T20:00:19","date_gmt":"2025-07-26T17:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/datahall.co.ke\/?wdk-listing=jhb1-midrand-data-centre"},"modified":"2025-07-26T20:00:19","modified_gmt":"2025-07-26T17:00:19","slug":"jhb1-midrand-data-centre","status":"publish","type":"wdk-listing","link":"https:\/\/datahall.co.ke\/?wdk-listing=jhb1-midrand-data-centre","title":{"rendered":"JHB1 Midrand Data Centre"},"content":{"rendered":"<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-6\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"df55504b-3e98-4c7f-a9ae-4f4c364eb95b\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\">\n<p data-start=\"63\" data-end=\"285\"><strong data-start=\"63\" data-end=\"285\">Africa Data Centres is expanding its Midrand facility in Johannesburg, driven by surging demand for data center capacity as businesses across the continent fast-track their digital transformation efforts post-COVID-19.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"476\">The upgraded facility will provide the flexibility modern enterprises need\u2014offering everything from low-density racks for smaller businesses to high-density solutions for large enterprises.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"755\">Once complete, the expansion will add 10 megawatts of capacity and significantly boost the region\u2019s available data center infrastructure. Built to Tier IV standards\u2014one of the highest levels of data center reliability\u2014this facility is among the few of its kind in South Africa.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"1046\">The development will feature four data halls with 6,000 m\u00b2 of white space (approximately 64,600 ft\u00b2), a total IT load of 20 MW, and direct connectivity to major network hubs and Dark Fibre Infrastructure. Efficient cooling will be maintained through hot and cold aisle containment systems.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1326\">To ensure high levels of security and reliability, all critical systems will be monitored around the clock via a security operations center and service control center. The facility also features a low-pressure gas fire suppression system activated by dual-sensor fire detection.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1531\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Africa Data Centres maintains rigorous compliance with international standards, including ISO 27001, ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and PCI DSS, ensuring robust data security and operational excellence.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa Data Centres is expanding its Midrand facility in Johannesburg, driven by surging demand for data center capacity as businesses across the continent fast-track their digital transformation efforts post-COVID-19. The upgraded facility will provide the flexibility modern enterprises need\u2014offering everything from low-density racks for smaller businesses to high-density solutions for large enterprises. 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