OADC CEO Dr Ayotunde Coker explains how better data centres can drive digital transformation

In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, Dr Ayotunde Coker — CEO of Open Access Data Centres (OADC) — discusses how better data centres can drive digital transformation in South Africa. Coker is one of the leading figures in the African data centre industry and is the chairperson of the influential Africa Data Centres Association industry group. In this interview, Coker unpacks what makes OADC different to its competitors and explains how this allows it to power digital transformation in South Africa. He discusses the benefits of independent internet exchange points – and talks about how the convergence of these exchange points and data centres can ignite business transformation in South Africa. Coker then details why South African businesses must embrace digital transformation and end-to-end digital connectivity solutions. He concluded by discussing OADC’s plans for the future and the live “Connect Africa” discussion he is hosting on 7 November 2023.