Vantage Data Centers , a leading global provider of hyperscale data centre campuses , has announced the construction of a second campus ( JNB2 ) in Johannesburg , South Africa . The JNB2 Isando campus is strategically located in Ekurhuleni , the greater Johannesburg Metropol ’ s trade and industry hub and approximately 17km from Vantage ’ s growing JNB1 Midrand campus . JNB2 is sited near the OR Tambo International Airport and less than two km from the NAPAfrica neutral Internet eXchange in a region that serves as the cloud on-ramp for a number of large technology companies .
“ South Africa continues to be a cornerstone for Vantage ’ s EMEA growth outside of continental Europe ,” said Antoine Boniface , President , Vantage Data Centers , EMEA . “ Investing in a second campus is a testament to our commitment to the region and our customers who have business requirements to be in this highdemand market .”
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SOUTH AFRICA CONTINUES TO BE A CORNERSTONE FOR VANTAGE ’ S EMEA GROWTH OUTSIDE OF CONTINENTAL EUROPE . The first building of the JNB2 campus will consist of a 20MW 355,000 sqft ( 33,000 square metres ) two-storey data centre and will be operational in mid-2024 .
Sustainable design
Many features of JNB2 are based on Vantage ’ s standardised campus blueprint , emphasising sustainable construction
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The first data centre on the JNB2 campus will be cooled using a highly efficient , closed-loop chilled water system generated through air-cooled chillers . An integrated economiser capability will allow reduced compressor energy based on outside ambient temperature . This allows Vantage to take advantage of cooler seasonal temperatures to minimise resource usage . Customers will benefit from power provided by the Municipality of Ekurhuleni , combined with a dedicated on-site , high-voltage substation .
Security and amenities
Campus security remains a priority for Vantage and the company ’ s hallmark security measures include an on-site security operations centre with 24x7x365 patrols , perimeter security , CCTV on all access points and multi-level authentication and access controls for employees , customers and visitors .
This new data centre will provide dedicated offices and workspaces , break areas , conference rooms , meeting spaces and secure storage areas .
JNB1 expansion
On Vantage ’ s inaugural 80MW campus in Midrand , South Africa , the company opened its first 16MW facility in July 2022 and continues expanding the development to meet customer demand . The next phase is under construction and is expected to be operational in early 2024 . �
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