Africa Data Centres, Blue Turtle Partner to Boost Cloud in South Africa

• Blue Turtle Technologies will deploy racks in Africa Data Centres’ Cape Town and Midrand facilities, offering secure and scalable cloud solutions.
• The partnership enables enterprises to adopt cloud computing and meet POPIA compliance with high-availability infrastructure.
• The collaboration aims to support emerging technologies like edge computing and AI, driving South Africa’s digital economy forward.

Africa Data Centres has entered into a strategic partnership with Blue Turtle Technologies, a leading South African enterprise IT solutions provider. The collaboration will see Blue Turtle deploy colocation services at Africa Data Centres’ facilities in Cape Town and Midrand, marking a significant advancement in South Africa’s enterprise cloud and digital infrastructure landscape.

This partnership enables Blue Turtle to utilize several racks in Africa Data Centres’ state-of-the-art facilities, offering their enterprise clients access to secure, scalable, and compliant colocation and private hosted cloud services. The agreement is poised to accelerate digital transformation for South African businesses by providing high-performance infrastructure that supports cloud computing, data-driven operations, and compliance with local regulations such as the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).

“This partnership enables us to offer customers trusted colocation and private cloud solutions in two of South Africa’s most strategic data centre locations. As enterprise clients increasingly look for secure, scalable, and cost-efficient alternatives to on-premises infrastructure, we anticipate strong market uptake a confidence reflected in the accelerated ramp-up timeline we’ve committed to,” says Jan Hitge, Business Development Manager of Blue Turtle Technologies.

The partnership will utilise the well-developed infrastructure of Africa Data Centres that provides high-availability colocation services, low-latency connectivity, and disaster recovery capabilities. These offerings are designed to help enterprises modernize their IT environments, enhance security, and meet stringent data sovereignty requirements. This collaboration is expected to drive significant growth in South Africa’s digital ecosystem, supporting businesses in transitioning from traditional on-premises infrastructure to advanced cloud solutions.

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Adil El Youssefi, CEO of Africa Data Centres, stated that, “This agreement is about more than just filling racks; it’s about enabling digital transformation across the economy. Blue Turtle brings a strong client base and the ability to scale rapidly, making them an ideal partner in our mission to deliver secure, resilient, and sustainable digital infrastructure across South Africa. As demand for trusted infrastructure continues to climb, we will work towards this partnership evolving to support broader cloud initiatives, edge computing, and AI-ready infrastructure deployments.”

By combining Blue Turtle’s strong go-to-market capabilities and proven expertise in enterprise IT solutions with Africa Data Centers’ cutting-edge infrastructure, the collaboration is set to empower businesses and solidify South Africa’s role as a leading technology hub in Africa.