Fortresses of the future: the evolution of data centre security
13 August 2025
As africa’s digital economy rapidly expands, the continent’s data centres face a unique cocktail of challenges: from socio-political instability and crime to climate extremes and power reliability. but amid these risks lies an opportunity — to build security frameworks that are not only robust but futureproofed. industry experts warren tilbrook of arup, chalon dilber of vca technology, and nico smit of gallagher security shed light on what it takes to secure the digital vaults of africa.
A high-risk landscape
Across the globe, physical data centre security must operate as a multilayered defence system, designed to address both conventional threats and region-specific risks such as theft, vandalism, and political instability.
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Wired for change: data centres go green
13 August 2025
Africa’s data revolution is unfolding at breakneck speed. From mobile banking and cloud computing to AI and smart cities, the demand for data is transforming how the continent works, connects, and competes globally. But this transformation carries a carbon cost.
Data centres, the silent workhorses of the digital age, consume enormous amounts of energy and water. In Africa, where electricity grids are often unstable and water resources scarce, this has prompted a fundamental question: how can the continent scale its digital backbone without undermining its sustainability goals?
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Getting the strategy right
13 May 2025
When ensuring success is a top priority, what should operators be most concerned about?
As increasing numbers of global players and hyperscalers hit the African data centre market, what can they do to ensure success? What are the key challenges, and how might they be addressed?
Africa’s data centre boom
The African data centre ecosystem is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by increased digitalisation, a burgeoning tech-savvy youth population, and growing demand for cloud computing and AI.
“Africa’s digital economy is accelerating faster than any other region,” says Ben Seiler, Vice President Anglophone Africa, Schneider Electric. “This growth is pushing the need for data centre infrastructure to new heights, but the challenges are equally substantial.”
