📰 Steel Story: The Backbone of Africa's Data Revolution

Africa is currently in the midst of constructing a revolutionary data center network made of steel, set to dramatically enhance the continent's internet speed.

⚡ Most of Africa's data is currently stored outside the continent, transmitted via undersea cables through southern France to Europe. This outsourcing of data infrastructure has hindered regional development. The latency of data traveling from the southernmost countries in Africa to Europe and back is a disheartening 180 milliseconds.

🌐 Despite having more internet users than the United States, Africa's data center capacity is on par with that of Switzerland. With the increasing number of internet users, the demand is growing. Africa is fully investing in data centers to keep pace with the digital revolution. Since 2016, Africa's network capacity has doubled to approximately 250 megawatts.

🌍 The construction of local data centers is crucial for promoting regional digital sovereignty, reducing reliance on international infrastructure, and fostering economic development.

🔒 Localized data centers keep sensitive information within Africa, enhancing data security and privacy. They also minimize latency, improving network connectivity for businesses, governments, and individuals across the continent.

🏭 With the support of steel, the prosperity of data infrastructure brings opportunities for innovation, job creation, and skill development, propelling Africa's digital economy growth and enabling more effective participation in the global information era.