Data Centre Magazine February 2023 | Page 17

“ Microsoft ’ s ongoing investment in local infrastructure amid the expansion of cloud services in South Africa is helping to build capability and improve the operational efficiencies of all-sized organisations across sectors ”
Due to the evident prioritisation of digital transformation – which is already cemented in South African businesses – the public cloud service market in South Africa is set to achieve an exceptional 24.5 % CAGR through to 2025 .
For Jones , this prediction represents a wider trend of digital innovation , digital transformation and accelerated economic growth for businesses spanning all sectors .
“ Microsoft ’ s ongoing investment in local infrastructure amid the expansion of cloud services in South Africa is helping to build the capability and improve operational efficiencies of all-sized organisations across sectors . This will accelerate digital innovation in the country by enabling businesses to become more agile , resilient , and competitive . This , in turn , will help unlock broader economic growth for South Africa ,” says Jones . datacentremagazine . com 17