Reliable labeling: your data centre's shield against errors
04 September 2025
In data centres, uptime is crucial. Uninterrupted operation is essential for all critical services. A key factor in maintaining this, often underestimated, is a standardised and reliable identification system for all infrastructure components.
Discover how a leading automotive manufacturer revolutionised their operations and minimised risks by implementing a robust identification system. Learn how Brady's innovative labeling solutions delivered clearer infrastructure, fewer errors, and rock-solid reliability.
Find out more Somalia approves historic cyber-crime legislation
29 August 2025
Somalia has taken a significant stride towards safeguarding its digital infrastructure by approving a pioneering cyber-crime Bill, which received endorsement from Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre and the federal cabinet.
The legislation was meticulously drafted and presented by Somalia’s Ministry of Communications and Technology under the leadership of Minister Mohamed Adam Moalim Ali.
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Africa Data Centres achieves highest B-BBEE rating
20 August 2025
Africa Data Centres, a subsidiary of Cassava Technologies, has announced it has attained Level One B-BBEE (Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment) certification — the highest rating under South Africa’s B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice. Notably, it is the first carrier- and cloud-neutral data centre in South Africa to achieve this prestigious status.
“Reaching Level One B-BBEE status is a significant milestone that aligns with our core values and our vision for a more inclusive digital future,” said Ziaad Suleman, CEO of Cassava Technologies South Africa and Botswana. “We are incredibly proud of this recognition, which reflects our ongoing commitment to empowering local talent, supporting black-owned suppliers, and uplifting underserved communities.”
Find out more Poor heat management in data centre design – the silent risk
19 August 2025
In South Africa, many conversations about data centre resilience have tended to centre on power, but today, backup power is a given – no credible data centre provider operates without it. The real differentiator lies elsewhere, in the efficiency and precision of the data centre’s design and operations. Managing airflow, controlling humidity, building the most effective and efficient cooling systems, and planning the physical layout are all essential.
When these factors are overlooked, the consequences are serious: degraded hardware performance, increased energy consumption, higher operating costs, and potential downtime that disrupts business, resulting in revenue loss and reputational damage. Designing a world-class data centre goes beyond simply keeping servers on during load shedding; it is about ensuring they run efficiently, reliably, and within the precise environmental conditions they were built and designed for.
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