The Africa Data Center Physical Security Market size is estimated at USD 42.69 million in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 102.5 million by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 19.10% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
Data center security employs a four-layered approach: perimeter security, facility controls, computer room controls, and cabinet controls. The first layer, perimeter security, focuses on deterring and detecting unauthorized personnel, aiming to delay potential breaches. Should a breach occur, the second layer, which employs access control systems like card swipes or biometrics, restricts further access. The third layer enhances physical security with various verification methods, including monitoring restricted areas, turnstiles, VCA, biometric access controls for fingerprints, irises, or vascular patterns, and radio frequency identification. While these layers primarily focus on authorized personnel, an additional layer, cabinet locking mechanisms, addresses concerns of insider threats, such as malicious employees.
• The upcoming IT load capacity of the African data center market will reach 1226 MW by 2029.
• The region's construction of raised floor area is expected to increase 5.2 million sq. ft by 2029.
• The region's total number of racks to be installed is expected to reach 260K units by 2029. South Africa is expected to house the maximum number of racks by 2029.
• Close to 70 submarine cable systems are connecting Africa, and many are under construction. One such submarine cable estimated to start service in 2024 is Africa-1, which stretches over 10,000 kilometers with a landing point in Port Said, Egypt Ras Ghareb, Egypt.
The African data center physical security market is consolidated among the players and has gained a competitive edge in recent years. A few major players are Axis Communications AB and Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH. These major players with a prominent market share focus on expanding their customer base across the region. These companies leverage strategic collaborative initiatives to increase their market share and profitability.
March 2023: Genetec Inc. and Axis Communications collaborated with the introduction of Axis Powered by Genetec, the industry’s first enterprise-level access control offering that combines Genetec access control software with Axis network door controllers in a single, easy-to-deploy all-in-one offering.
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