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Open Access Data Centres acquires seven NTT facilities, expands South Africa capacity beyond 25MW.
Open Access Data Centres (OADC), Africa’s fastest-growing data centre company, has announced the strategic acquisition of seven NTT data centres across South Africa, significantly expanding its national footprint and strengthening its position in Africa’s digital infrastructure market.
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The acquisition, which was concluded on 31 December 2025 following approval by the Competition Commission, adds seven new facilities to OADC’s portfolio and increases the company’s total operational capacity to more than 25 megawatts (MW).
Strengthening Africa’s Core-to-Edge Data Centre Network
With an established presence in South Africa, Nigeria, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), OADC is already one of the largest and most influential data centre operators on the continent.
The addition of the seven NTT facilities reinforces OADC’s core-to-edge strategy, enabling the company to meet the growing demand for cloud, content, connectivity, and enterprise digital services across Southern Africa, while further cementing its leadership in Africa’s digital transformation.
OADC Positioned to Support Africa’s Digital Economy
Commenting on the acquisition, Dr Ayotunde Coker, Chief Executive Officer of Open Access Data Centres, described the deal as a major milestone in the company’s growth strategy.
“This acquisition represents a significant step forward in expanding our ability to deliver scalable, resilient colocation solutions where they are needed. It strengthens our market value proposition, positioning OADC as a critical partner in growing Africa’s digital economy,” Dr Coker said.
He added that the expanded footprint will enable OADC to offer geographically separated primary and disaster recovery data centre infrastructure, enhancing resilience and business continuity for customers.
Delivering Resilient Colocation and Disaster Recovery Solutions
According to Dr Coker, the acquisition allows OADC to provide clients with a broader range of comprehensive resilience solutions, supporting mission-critical workloads across multiple locations.
“We can provide clients with a wider range of comprehensive resilience solutions, delivering geographically separated primary and disaster recovery data centre infrastructure for their businesses,” he said.
Long-Term Vision for Digital Enablement in Africa
The acquisition underscores OADC’s long-term vision to enable Africa’s digital ecosystem, drive economic growth, enrich society, and strengthen its role as a key enabler of digital connectivity and technological advancement across the continent.
Looking ahead, Dr Coker disclosed that OADC plans to enhance all its data centres through a continuous facility enhancement programme, introducing advanced operational measures to ensure peak efficiency, reliability, and scalability across its infrastructure portfolio.
COVER PHOTO: Joshua Smythwood, WIOCC Group Chief Mergers & Acquisitions Officer looks on as Martin Springer, senior director for infrastructure solutions at NTT DATA in South Africa signs the acquisition document
