{"id":9267,"date":"2026-04-13T17:49:39","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T17:49:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eandelmagazine.com\/eandelmagazine\/?p=9267"},"modified":"2026-04-13T17:50:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T17:50:07","slug":"africa-data-centres-partners-with-oni-tel-to-enhance-data-centre-connectivity-in-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eandelmagazine.com\/eandelmagazine\/africa-data-centres-partners-with-oni-tel-to-enhance-data-centre-connectivity-in-south-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"Africa Data Centres partners with Oni-Tel to enhance data centre connectivity in South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"

For Africa Data Centres, which operates the continent’s largest interconnected, vendor- and cloud-neutral data centre platform, the collaboration strengthens its service portfolio by enhancing performance and expanding connectivity options within its facilities<\/em>.<\/p>\n

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa: Africa Data Centres (www.AfricaDataCentres.com), a business of Cassava Technologies, a global technology leader of African heritage, has partnered with fibre optic cable infrastructure provider Oni-Tel Fibre Networks to strengthen connectivity across its Gauteng facilities. Under the agreement, Oni-Tel will deliver high-speed, low-latency connectivity to Africa Data Centres\u2019 Midrand and Samrand campuses through its Infinity fibre interconnection platform.<\/p>\n

Purpose-built for data centre interconnectivity on a resilient network with direct access to Gauteng\u2019s key data centre hubs, this provides customers with fast, high-capacity bandwidth and secure, carrier-grade performance, supporting the levels of uptime required in today\u2019s data-driven environments.<\/p>\n

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\u201cAs enterprises accelerate cloud adoption, AI deployment, and data-intensive workloads, they need dependable, scalable connectivity within trusted local data centres. By partnering with Oni-Tel, we\u2019re giving our customers access to enhanced fibre infrastructure that supports their growth and innovation, while maintaining secure, enterprise-grade environments for businesses navigating South Africa\u2019s digital economy,\u201d said Adil El Youssefi, CEO of Africa Data Centres.<\/p>\n

For Africa Data Centres, which operates the continent\u2019s largest interconnected, vendor- and cloud-neutral data centre platform, the collaboration strengthens its service portfolio by enhancing performance and expanding connectivity options within its facilities. Customers gain greater interconnection choice, high-availability architecture, seamless bandwidth, and the ability to scale efficiently as their infrastructure requirements grow.<\/p>\n

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\u201cOur partnership with Africa Data Centres enables us to deliver our premium fibre interconnection solution into some of the most strategically important data centre hubs in Gauteng. Through Infinity, customers benefit from ultra-low latency connectivity, scalable capacity, and secure, carrier-grade infrastructure designed to keep their businesses ahead in an extremely competitive digital landscape,\u201d said Ellisha Gobind, Chief Commercial Officer at Oni-Tel.<\/p>\n

Africa Data Centres\u2019 facilities across the continent serve as key interconnection hubs, supporting enterprises, cloud service providers, financial institutions, mobile network operators, fixed network operators, and other users. Oni-Tel\u2019s dark fibre solution further expands the range of carrier-neutral options available to Gauteng customers, enabling improved network speed and performance.<\/p>\n

As demand for secure, high-performance digital infrastructure continues to rise, Africa Data Centres remains focused on building a robust, interconnected ecosystem that supports enterprise innovation and long-term growth across South Africa and the wider region.<\/p>\n

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About Africa Data Centres<\/u>: Africa Data Centres owns and operates one of Africa’s largest networks of interconnected, carrier and cloud-neutral data centre facilities. Bringing international experts to the pan-African market, Africa Data Centres is a trusted partner for rapid and secure data centre services and interconnections across Africa. Strategically located in South, East and West Africa, our world-class data centre facilities provide a home for all business-critical data for Africa\u2019s small, medium and large enterprises and global hyper-scale customers. www.AfricaDataCentres.com<\/em><\/p>\n

About Oni-Tel Fibre Networks<\/u>: Onitel Fibre Networks is a leading telecommunications infrastructure provider, delivering high-speed fibre connectivity solutions to businesses and communities across South Africa. With a focus on innovation, reliability, and customer satisfaction, Onitel Fibre Networks designs, builds, and manages fibre networks that empower growth, productivity, and digital transformation. Our fibre networks are engineered for low latency, ensuring seamless data transfer and real-time communication, enabling businesses to thrive in a rapidly changing digital landscape. www.OniTel.co.za<\/em><\/p>\n

SOURCE: Africa Data Centres<\/em><\/strong><\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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