Africa Data Centres, which owns and operates Africa's largest network of interconnected, carrier and cloud-neutral data centre facilities, has announced the successful deployment at its CPT1 facility in Cape Town, South Africa of a self-cooling rack by business development consulting firm Gold Synergy.
Described as a significant advancement in the evolution of high-density computing in Africa, the rack, commissioned in January 2025, is designed to meet the increasing demand for high-performance computing while minimising energy consumption.
The deployment at CPT1, says Africa Data Centres, demonstrates the viability of self-cooling racks in African conditions, setting the stage for broader collaboration in supporting regional environmental, social, and governance (ESG) objectives.
The deployment increases the CPT1 facility’s hosting capacity without requiring major infrastructure modifications. The new solution also helps to reduce reliance on traditional cooling systems and contributes to operational cost savings for both clients and facility operators.
Adil El Youssefi, CEO of Africa Data Centres, says: “By integrating this cutting-edge cooling solution at CPT1, we are creating a model for how data centres in Africa can scale intelligently while remaining aligned with global sustainability targets. The success of this deployment positions both Africa Data Centres and Gold Synergy to expand CDU [coolant distribution unit]-based cooling technologies across the region, further supporting Africa’s growing need for next-generation infrastructure.”
According to its website, Gold Synergy specialises in partnering with small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to create sustainable growth for their products and services, through successful expansion into international markets.
“Our self-cooling rack solution is a game-changing approach for high-density computing environments,” says Fortune Utubor, Executive at Gold Synergy, adding: “This deployment reflects our shared commitment to energy efficiency and operational excellence.”
