Orange Business: Botswana Data Center

The Orange Business Botswana Data Center is a state-of-the-art, Tier III-certified facility located in Gaborone, Botswana. Designed to support the region’s growing demand for secure, scalable, and locally hosted digital infrastructure, this data center is a key part of Orange Business’s strategy to drive digital transformation across Southern Africa.

As one of the most advanced facilities in the country, the Botswana Data Center delivers carrier-neutral connectivity, enterprise-grade reliability, and full compliance with local data sovereignty regulations, making it ideal for governments, financial institutions, cloud providers, and multinational corporations.

Key Features and Specifications

• Location: Gaborone, Botswana – strategically positioned near business and government districts
• Facility Type: Tier III Certified / Carrier-Neutral / Enterprise Colocation
• Total Floor Area: Approx. 1,000–1,500 square meters (scalable infrastructure)
• IT Load Capacity: Up to 1–2 MW, supporting high-density racks
• Power Infrastructure:
• Redundant utility power feeds
• 2N UPS architecture with intelligent failover
• On-site diesel generators with fuel storage for extended runtime
• Advanced energy management and remote monitoring systems

Cooling and Efficiency

• Precision air conditioning systems with N+1 cooling redundancy
• Hot/cold aisle containment to optimize airflow
• Temperature and humidity monitoring in all server zones
• Environmentally friendly cooling strategy aligned with energy efficiency goals

Connectivity and Interconnection

• Carrier-Neutral: Access to multiple local and international network providers
• Direct connection to Orange’s global MPLS and IP backbone
• Ideal for low-latency cloud services, content delivery, and cross-border business applications
• Cross-connect services and cloud on-ramp capabilities

Security and Monitoring

• 24/7/365 on-site security personnel and monitoring
• Multi-level access control (biometric + RFID + PIN)
• Mantrap entry points and CCTV surveillance with centralized storage
• Fire suppression with gas-based systems (FM200/Inergen)
• Full integration with Orange’s global Network and Security Operations Centers (NOC/SOC)

Certifications and Compliance

• Tier III Design and Facility Certification by Uptime Institute
• ISO 27001 – Information Security
• ISO 22301 – Business Continuity
• ISO 14001 – Environmental Management
• Compliant with Botswana’s ICT and data protection laws
• Suitable for public sector, regulated industries, and international enterprises

Ideal Use Cases

• Government and Public Sector Hosting
• Private Cloud and Enterprise IT Colocation
• Cross-Border Business Continuity and Backup
• Cloud Services for SMEs and Multinational Enterprises
• Regional Content Distribution and SaaS Platforms

About Orange Business

Orange Business is the global enterprise division of Orange Group, providing digital infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, and connectivity services in over 220 countries. The Botswana Data Center represents Orange Business’s long-term commitment to Africa’s digital future—enabling secure, high-performance, and sovereign digital ecosystems for public and private sector clients across the region.