Teraco – A Digital Realty Company
Teraco, founded in 2008, operates data centres in Johannesburg, Durban, and Cape Town, providing secure, cost-effective, and scalable services. Part-owned by Digital Realty, Teraco forms a vital part of the African Internet’s backbone and hosts over 650 clients with more than 26,000 interconnects.
Company Overview
Teraco, a Digital Realty Company, is a prominent player in the Facilities Services industry. Established in 2008, Teraco operates data centres across Johannesburg, Durban, and Cape Town, offering secure, scalable, and resilient services that form a critical part of the African Internet’s backbone. The company is headquartered in Johannesburg, Gauteng, with multiple locations including Brackenfell, Cape Town, Ekurhuleni, Kempton Park, and Durban. Providing connectivity from the digital edge to the world, Teraco hosts over 650 clients within its centres.
Services and Specialties
Teraco specializes in a variety of services essential for modern IT infrastructure. These include colocation, cloud hosting, high-density power, and financial hosting. The company also stands out for its vendor and carrier neutrality, ensuring flexible and diverse options for all business needs. Additionally, Teraco offers comprehensive data centre infrastructure and outsourced infrastructure solutions. The Africa Cloud Exchange, VMware Cloud Verified services, AWS Direct Connect, Microsoft Express Route, and Google Cloud services further enhance its robust service portfolio.
Sustainability and Environmental Initiatives
Teraco is committed to sustainability and environmental responsibility. It plans to achieve 10MW of rooftop solar capacity by December 2026 and has already expanded its solar program to more than 6MW. The company’s 2023 initiatives resulted in 3,112,232 kWh demand side savings and avoided more than 3,065 metric tons of CO2 emissions. Teraco's facilities have retained ISO 50001 and ISO 14001 certifications, underscoring its dedication to energy management and environmental standards.
NAPAfrica Internet Exchange
NAPAfrica, a division of Teraco, ranks as the sixth largest Internet Exchange Point (IXP) globally. It hosts over 640 member ASNs from more than 50 countries, offering direct access to over 380 unique networks. The exchange provides free peering services without cross-connect, membership, or port fees. NAPAfrica is integral to the Southern African region, serving as a direct interconnection point for over 20 countries, significantly contributing to the region's digital ecosystem.
Data Centre Infrastructure
Teraco operates seven data centre locations across South Africa, featuring an IT load capacity of 220 MW and over 26,000 interconnects. The infrastructure supports various critical services, including cloud on-ramps and wireless colocation. Teraco continues to expand its capacity with strategic initiatives, such as the 120MW utility-scale solar development securing grid capacity. The company’s facilities are designed to meet the demands of the digital edge, facilitating enterprise network and IT infrastructure transformations.