P R O J E C T F O C U S

MEXICO

The Mexico data centre market is expected to reach a value of

US $ 1.319 billion by 2029 from US $ 804 million in 2023 – growing at a CAGR of 8.60 % from 2023 – 2029 . That ’ s the projection pitched in a report released by ResearchAndMarkets . com analysing the Mexico data centre market share and upcoming facilities and investments in IT , electrical , mechanical infrastructure , general construction and tier standards . The report also outlines market sizing and investment estimation for different segments .

Queretaro and Mexico City emerge as top destinations for data centre investments from foreign and local data centre providers in the Mexico data centre market . The report references Mexico ’ s several special economic zones that provide multiple benefits to investors , such as tax exemptions on infrastructure , land power and others – and support for local labour recruitment .

SOUTH AFRICA

TelCables South Africa , a subsidiary of Angola Cables , a leading

International Telecommunications and ICT solutions provider and one of Africa ’ s most interconnected operators , has announced the opening of a new Point-of-Presence ( PoP ) at the Teraco Riverhorse DB1 facility in Durban , South Africa .

The PoP , which is now live , will strengthen and support East to West connectivity and serve as a vital gateway for ISPs , fibre network operators and content delivery networks requiring reliable , low latency connections to internet services and content for businesses and industries spread across the East Coast of Africa and South Africa .