Cassava Technologies has strengthened Africa’s cloud infrastructure capabilities after Africa Data Centres was designated a Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute Metro peering location in Johannesburg, marking a major milestone for the continent’s digital infrastructure and cloud ecosystem.
The designation positions Johannesburg as Africa’s first Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute Metro location, enabling enterprises to access more resilient, secure and high-performance cloud connectivity. Through its businesses, Africa Data Centres and Liquid C2, Cassava Technologies will provide organisations with enhanced cloud resilience while supporting the growing demand for AI, cloud computing and mission-critical digital services.
Leveraging its unique on-net presence across both ExpressRoute Metro locations in Johannesburg, Liquid C2 will deliver Secure CloudConnect, a fully managed service combining resilient private cloud connectivity with integrated cybersecurity solutions. The offering is designed to provide enterprises with a secure, reliable and simplified connection to Microsoft Azure while strengthening operational resilience and regulatory compliance.
According to Cassava Technologies, the milestone demonstrates increasing confidence in Africa’s ability to support next-generation cloud and AI workloads. The company said combining Africa Data Centres’ digital infrastructure with Liquid C2’s cloud and cybersecurity expertise provides businesses with a trusted digital foundation to accelerate innovation, improve business continuity and support long-term growth.
Microsoft South Africa welcomed the development, noting that resilient cloud infrastructure is essential for enabling organisations to scale AI adoption, strengthen security and compete globally. The new ExpressRoute Metro capability introduces built-in redundancy for critical workloads by routing a single connection across two peering locations within Johannesburg.
As organisations face growing regulatory requirements around operational resilience, risk management and data protection, Secure CloudConnect is expected to help businesses simplify cloud management while enhancing security and reducing the risk of service disruptions. The milestone further reinforces Cassava Technologies’ position as one of Africa’s leading providers of digital infrastructure, cloud and cybersecurity services, supporting enterprise digital transformation across the continent.
