Strengthening Data Centre Interconnect (DCI) Across Midrand and Samrand Hubs to Support AI and Cloud-Native Expansion
In a strategic move to fortify South Africa’s digital infrastructure, Africa Data Centres—a business of Cassava Technologies, has announced a partnership with fibre optic infrastructure provider Oni-Tel Fibre Networks. The collaboration is set to deliver high-speed, carrier-grade connectivity across the Gauteng region, specifically targeting the critical Midrand and Samrand data centre campuses.
The partnership centers on Oni-Tel’s Infinity fibre platform, a purpose-built interconnection network designed to meet the rigorous uptime and low-latency demands of modern, data-intensive enterprises.
As South African enterprises accelerate their transition to AI and high-performance computing (HPC), the requirement for seamless, high-capacity bandwidth has moved from a luxury to a baseline necessity. Through this partnership, Africa Data Centres’ customers gain access to:
- Enhanced Choice: Expanded carrier-neutral options within the Gauteng ecosystem.
- Ultra-Low Latency: Optimized pathways via the Infinity platform to ensure real-time data processing.
- Scalable Architecture: Dark fibre solutions that allow businesses to scale their infrastructure without the traditional constraints of managed bandwidth.
For Africa Data Centres, which operates the continent’s largest interconnected, cloud-neutral platform, this is about more than just cables, it’s about the ecosystem. Adil El Youssefi, CEO of Africa Data Centres, emphasized that dependable connectivity is the prerequisite for innovation: “By partnering with Oni-Tel, we’re giving our customers access to enhanced fibre infrastructure that supports their growth while maintaining secure, enterprise-grade environments.”
Ellisha Gobind, Chief Commercial Officer at Oni-Tel, echoed this sentiment, noting that the Infinity platform was designed to keep businesses ahead in an extremely competitive digital landscape by providing a secure, carrier-grade foundation.
With Gauteng serving as the primary interconnection hub for financial institutions, cloud providers, and mobile network operators, the integration of Oni-Tel’s dark fibre solutions reinforces the region’s status as a top-tier global tech destination. As demand for secure, high-performance infrastructure continues to surge, this partnership ensures that the engine room has the fuel it needs to power long-term regional growth.
