Future-tech and IXAfrica : Full Life Cycle Expertise
James Wilman , CEO of Future-tech , on working with IXAfrica on Kenya ’ s largest hyperscale data centre project .
Future-tech is unique among data centre consultancies for a number of reasons . Not only does the Reading-based firm have high levels of expertise in markets ranging from Helsinki to Johannesburg , but Future-tech offers services across the complete life cycle of a facility .
“ We are involved with projects from the initiation to completion ,” explains James Wilman , Future-tech ’ s CEO .
While some factors , like the facility requirements for major tenants , remain the same no matter where you are , Wilman explains that “ it ’ s the environmental conditions , construction methodologies , supply chain , and skill sets available in different locations that vary , and that makes this a very interesting industry to work in .” with Kenyan architects and engineers , and collaborating with both Guy Wilner , Clement Martineau and the broader team , to help IXAfrica successfully deliver Kenya ’ s largest hyperscale data centre .
“ Future-tech worked on its first data centre project on the African continent in 2012 in Kenya . I ’ ve been involved in the data centre space there for some time , and known Guy for a number of years through projects and interaction in Europe ,” says Wilman . “ As the IXAfrica project came into being , Guy and I spoke about it as he knew that we were already quite familiar with the location and broader region . We assisted with the initial site planning and concept design , and the relationship really grew from there .”
Wilman has developed a strong collaborative relationship with Guy and Clement . “ What is refreshing about working with Guy and Clement is that when we bring them options , they listen to us ,” says Wilman . “ We ’ ve had a good experience in Nairobi with IXAfrica and the other project partners , and I hope we continue to work with them on their future projects .”
Future-tech was selected by IXAfrica as the life cycle design strategic partner for its hyperscale campus project in Nairobi , Kenya . Wilman explains that , over the past year , Future-tech has been leveraging its strong local knowledge , working closely
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