Open
Access Data Centres (A WIOCC Group Company), Africa’s fastest-growing data
centre company, has reaffirmed its commitment to its clients by announcing that
it will not be increasing power rates despite the recent 18.65% hike imposed by
NERSA (National Energy Regulator of South Africa).
This
decision according to a released statement showcases OADC’s dedication to
supporting partners and clients in managing their costs and ensuring their
long-term success
The
recent power rate hike by NERSA has placed a further burden on many businesses,
driving up operational expenses and impacting profitability. However, OADC
understands the challenges faced by its clients and aims to alleviate the
financial strain by maintaining its existing rates amidst this recent price
hike. By doing so, OADC provides a stable and predictable cost structure,
empowering ISP’s, WISPs, and corporate clients to plan and budget
Furthermore,
OADC goes above and beyond by mitigating the impact of load shedding, a
prevalent concern in today’s power-challenged environment. OADC’s robust N+1
infrastructure, including state-of-the-art UPS systems and seamless generator
back-up, ensures uninterrupted power and cooling supply to its clients in its
four core data centres and network of edge data centres located in business hubs
throughout the country. With OADC, businesses can operate confidently without
disruption, focusing on their core activities while leaving power security in
capable hands.
“Our decision to keep power rates
unchanged in the face of NERSA’s recent rate hike is a testament to our
unwavering commitment to our clients,” said Darren Bedford,
Group Chief Business Development Officer at WIOCC Group. “We understand the importance of stability and cost control in today’s
challenging business landscape. By providing peace of mind with power security
measures, we empower businesses to remain focused on their goals without
worrying about rising power costs or unexpected outages.”
OADC
remains at the forefront of the data centre industry, delivering excellence in
service and reliability. With its steadfast commitment to client satisfaction,
OADC continues to prioritise the needs of its clients by delivering exceptional
value while keeping costs under control.
