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Blog

Poor heat management in data centre design – the silent risk

In South Africa, many conversations about data centre resilience have tended to centre on power, but today, backup power is a given – no credible DC provider operates without it.
News

DPA Turns 8 – A South African Data Centre Success Story

DPA’s eight-year journey as one of South Africa’s most agile data centre providers has been marked by steady growth and strategic expansion.
Blog

Data centre guardians – protecting your business and customers from South Africa’s unpredictable disruptions

In today's data centre environment, outages – whether related to power, water or fibre optics – are a daily reality. However, it is not just about responding to these events; it is about being prepared and capable when they occur.
Case Studies

How Host Africa migrated 10,000 customers – and grew to 100,000

Host Africa, a leading pan-African web hosting company headquartered in Cape Town, is supporting over 100,000 customers, expanding its footprint and rolling out an ever-increasing suite of services following its migration to premier data centre partner Digital Parks Africa (DPA).
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Not all Data Centres are created equal: What every Web Hosting Provider should know in 2025

In a market where power costs are rising and competition is fierce, choosing the right data centre isn’t just a smart move, it’s essential for protecting your profit margins and long-term sustainability.
Blog

On-premises or colocation? The hidden costs that could impact your business

Choosing between managing infrastructure on-premises or relying on a colocation provider is a choice that extends far beyond managing servers or balancing budgets and can shape the future of an organisation.