Open Access Data Centres (OADC), Africa’s fastest-growing data center company, has announced the attainment of Tier-III design certification from the globally renowned Uptime Institute for its hyperscale core facility in Isando, Johannesburg.
This achievement marks a significant milestone in OADC’s mission to establish and operate world-class, client-focused data center facilities across South Africa and the continent.
Dr. Ayotunde Coker, CEO of OADC, commented, “This certification reflects our dedication to meeting and exceeding international standards in data center operations. It reaffirms our commitment to deliver the highest level of reliability and uptime, suitable for mission-critical applications and services.”
The Tier-III design certification signifies that OADC Isando has been meticulously designed for high availability and redundancy, boasting multiple distribution paths for power and cooling, alongside concurrently maintainable infrastructure.
Tarik Bahanniss, Vice President, Africa, representing the Uptime Institute, stated, “We are pleased to award OADC Isando with the Tier III Certification of Design Documents, the first step toward the important Tier Certification of Constructed Facility award. This certification reflects OADC’s dedication to global standards, beginning with the first set of design documents criteria set forth by Uptime Institute.”
With a technical space exceeding 3,000m² and a site load capacity of 12MW, OADC Isando emerges as a formidable hub offering scalable solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs and performance benchmarks of clients.
Situated strategically adjacent to major fiber routes, OADC Isando operates as an open-access and carrier-neutral facility, serving as a gateway to a wide array of on-site providers and metro connectivity to key data centers in the Johannesburg area.
“OADC Isando is not just a data center; it is a comprehensive, vibrant interconnected digital ecosystem and a strategic partner for clients seeking reliable, secure, and sustainable infrastructure and connectivity solutions,” Dr Coker added. “We remain committed to providing our clients with services to support their business growth and success.”
