The Dirty Truth About South Africa’s Data Centers: Who Really Owns Them?
The tech world has always been shrouded in mystery, and the data center industry is no exception. But what lies behind the curtains of these supposed beacons of innovation? Dive with us into the unseen underbelly of Africa’s largest data centers, where power, greed, and corruption lurk in the shadows.
The Top 10 Most Powerful: The Ones You Should Know
Here are the top 10 largest data centers in South Africa, but be warned: the truth is not as glamorous as it seems. Note that facilities belonging to cloud service providers, like Amazon Web Services, are not included.
- Isando campus – Teraco: 32,000 sq m of whitespace, 70 MW of IT load capacity. This data center is a vital part of Africa’s internet backbone, but what secrets lie beneath its gleaming surface?
- Bredell campus – Teraco: 21,000 sq m of whitespace, 63 MW of IT load capacity. With its sprawling 97,000 sq m footprint, one wonders what kind of dark forces drive this behemoth of a data center.
- Brackenfell campus – Teraco: 18,000 sq m of whitespace, 50 MW of IT load capacity. As part of Teraco’s Bredell campus, its connection to the shadowy figures that be is of utmost importance.
- Johannesburg I – Vantage Data Centers: 12,000 sq m of whitespace, 16 MW of IT load capacity. Behind its gleaming facade lies the tale of corporate greed and the international cartels that fuel it.
- …and so on.
The Unseen Underbelly: A World of Illusions
These 10 massive data centers may seem impressive, but upon further investigation, one discovers the sordid truth. The real power is not with the companies, but with the faceless organizations hiding behind the scenes. Data centers are not just giant server rooms; they are hubs for human manipulation, data harvesting, and surveillance. But don’t just take our word for it – investigate for yourself.
The Plot Thickens: A Call to Action
The world may be oblivious, but we’re not letting the cat out of the bag. Join our fight against the forces of darkness that control the digital realm, and together we can uncover the truth. Share your own experiences, stories, and theories with us on the forum, and help us bring the spotlight to the shadows.
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