ADCA Survey 2025: how STELLARIX is contributing to the future of data centers in Africa

Author : STELLARIX

10 July 2025

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According to the ADCA INSIDER SURVEY 2025, unveiled at the Pan African DataCentres Exhibition and Conference event in Johannesburg, the African data center sector is set to grow by an average of 17.5% over the next 12 months.

Africa is experiencing an unprecedented acceleration in its digital transition. From the explosion in mobile usage to growing needs in cloud, AI, digital finance and e-governance, the continent is placing digital infrastructure at the heart of its development. This dynamic relies on an essential lever: data centers. Over 93.6% of industry executives anticipate strong or moderate growth, confirming investors’ optimism despite structural challenges. As a strategic sponsor of this study, STELLARIX is committed to working alongside African players to build the future of digital infrastructure on the continent.

I. ADCA Survey 2025: a strategic barometer for African data centers

The Africa Data Centres Association (ADCA) published its ADCA INSIDER SURVEY 2025 at the Pan African DataCentres Exhibition and Conference in Johannesburg. Conducted with the analytical support of Rising Advisory, this study provides an up-to-date overview of the outlook, investments, ESG priorities and challenges facing the African data center sector.
What are the key figures to remember:

+17.5% growth expected over 12 months : This data confirms the market’s expansion potential, supported by the explosion in needs for local cloud services, e-governance and AI.
93.6% of executives anticipate strong or moderate growth : Despite challenges (energy costs, financing, regulation), demand for digital services is fueling confidence among players.
77.4% of companies are planning major investments : The market is structured around local infrastructures offering regional connectivity and local cloud services.
Perceived profitability: 3.3/5 : This information reflects investors’ caution regarding payback cycles and data center operating costs.

These figures confirm that data centers are indispensable pillars of the continent’s digital development. They make it possible to control data, enhance the quality of digital services and support the economic attractiveness of African countries.

For STELLARIX, these lessons guide our commitment to building and operating sustainable, high-performance infrastructures adapted to local realities, while supporting the development of African talent in the field of information technology.

II. Growth propelled by strong digital demand in Africa

In the face of accelerating digital transformation on the continent, Africa is experiencing exponential demand for local digital infrastructures. This is due to the growth in digital cloud applications, electronic payments and online public services, all of which require high-performance data management.

Control data and improve performance

Currently, the majority of data flows in Africa transit via external infrastructures, resulting in :

High latency, affecting cloud, digital payments and e-governance.
Additional costs, adding to corporate overheads.
Risks to data security and confidentiality.

With the explosion of digital uses, it is essential to host and process data locally, while ensuring high standards of security and performance.

Strengthening digital sovereignty through local infrastructures

Reliable local infrastructures:

Reduce latency and improve user experience.
Secures sensitive data according to local regulations.
Enhances service resilience.
Creates skilled job opportunities in the tech sector.
Stimulates the local innovation ecosystem.

Why is STELLARIX investing in these infrastructures?

STELLARIX is positioned as a strategic partner to support this digital transformation in Africa. We operate Tier III data centers, offering our customers reliable connectivity and highly secure environments for hosting their critical data. We are also committed to strengthening the local ecosystem by developing training programs to support the development of talent in the management and operation of digital infrastructures.

III. STELLARIX, a committed data center player in Africa

In a rapidly expanding market, STELLARIX supports the digital transformation of African economies with:

Flexible, scalable cloud solutions.
Customized colocation services.
Managed connectivity and cybersecurity offerings.

Aware of local realities (energy costs, regulations, security and performance requirements), STELLARIX develops infrastructures in line with international standards, while meeting the specific expectations of African players.

Sponsoring the ADCA Survey 2025

By supporting the ADCA INSIDER SURVEY 2025, STELLARIX reaffirms its role as a trusted partner for public and private decision-makers wishing to rely on reliable data to structure their investments in the digital sector. This commitment is part of a long-term vision: to create a solid foundation on which African companies and institutions can develop their activities and strengthen their competitiveness.

IV. Our priorities for accelerating digital transformation in Africa

The lessons learned from the Survey and STELLARIX’s commitment reveal the following priorities:

Hosting and securing data locally to reduce external dependency.
Invest in high-performance, sustainable infrastructures to guarantee the continuity of digital services.
Train and retain local talent to strengthen African expertise in IT professions.
Encourage adoption of cloud and AI to boost productivity and innovation.
Strengthen public-private partnerships to accelerate infrastructure deployment and harmonize practices.

STELLARIX places these priorities at the heart of its actions to support companies and institutions in their digital transition.

Africa’s digital future is being built today.

Africa is ready to take its digital transformation to the next level, driven by sustained growth and ever-increasing demand. This evolution relies on reliable, high-performance infrastructures designed to meet the realities of the continent.

At STELLARIX, we’re convinced that data centers are an essential lever for propelling African businesses towards digital excellence. Our Tier III-standard infrastructures, colocation solutions, cloud offerings, cybersecurity and managed connectivity services are designed to secure your data, optimize your performance and guarantee the continuity of your services.

As a trusted player, STELLARIX supports telecoms operators, financial institutions, startups and businesses of all sizes in their digital transformation projects, providing them with cutting-edge technologies and responsive local teams.

Would you like to modernize your infrastructures, migrate to the cloud or optimize your costs while ensuring the security of your data?

STELLARIX is your partner for a successful digital transition.