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Open Access Data Centres (OADC) was established in 2018 with African developmental support/funding from IFC and Proparco; now part-owned by 10 major African telecom operators, leading Africa focused private equity fund manager, African Capital Alliance (ACA) and IFC.

OADC is supporting and accelerating the continent’s digital transformation by constructing and operating a pan-Africa, open access, carrier-neutral network of world-class, client-centric data centre facilities, fully connected into Africa’s largest network infrastructure.

Africa's fastest-growing data centre company

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investment over 5 years to establish a pan-Africa footprint of carrier-neutral and open-access data centres
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hyperscale core data centres in South Africa, Nigeria and the DRC
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edge data centres in South Africa, located within major business and connectivity hubs
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OADC’s unique facilities are specifically designed to meet the demands of its clients: global cloud service operators/ content providers, content delivery network (CDN) operators, local and international telcos, mobile operators and internet service providers, national/ local broadband operators, value added service providers and major enterprises.

OAfabric is a new, Africa-led interconnection platform, offering a range of virtual connectivity services from Open Access Data Centres (OADC) facilities. Empowered by WIOCC’s extensive digital backbone, OAfabric offers enterprises and service providers access to diverse digital ecosystems, supporting user-to-service, user-to-user and site-to-site connectivity. 

Designed as a future-ready foundation, OAfabric unites cloud and local connectivity with OADC’s market-leading colocation solutions, establishing an innovative, scalable African infrastructure platform that addresses both local and global digital transformation demands.

OUR

VISION

To enable Africa’s digital ecosystem, driving economic growth and enriching society.

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MISSION

To sustainably establish and operate world-class, client-centric data centre facilities across Africa; where clients can seamlessly extend their business across all ecosystems in an open and transparent environment.

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VALUES

Client Focus, Integrity, Boundless, Personal Excellence, Collaborate

WHAT WE DO

World-class and client centric data centres

OADC was established to transform the provision of data centre services in Africa, built on a clear vision and mission. Designed to deliver Tier-III, carrier-neutral, open-access data centre infrastructure throughout the continent.

A vision for Africa

OADC is constructing and operating a pan-African, carrier-neutral data centre footprint to support telcos, ISPs, the cloud operator and wholesale community and major enterprises such as finance and governments in extending their businesses across Africa.

Bespoke solutions

OADC facilities are designed to optimise the seamless and cost-effective implementation of even the most complex bespoke client requirements. Combined with expert support and guidance, this ensures the highest levels of operational efficiency, flexibility, scalability and client service.

Advanced support for business decision-making

OADC leverages cutting-edge information systems to provide the critical insights needed for effective business decision-making.

Sustainability and energy efficiency

Committed to reducing environmental impact through green technologies and initiatives, OADC is pursuing the internationally recognised Green Star rating for its facilities, ensuring sustainability in design, construction and operation. Additionally, OADC is working towards ISO 14001 and 50001 certifications, reinforcing its commitment to environmental and energy management excellence.