11/14/2025
We’re proud to launch our Azure and AWS commercial data centers in South Africa, becoming the first vendor to establish local data center operations in the country. This enables organizations to address their need for data sovereignty immediately and underscores AvePoint’s commitment to serving the unique data security and management needs of local organizations.
This strategic investment also enables full compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). The timing of AvePoint’s launch aligns with growing momentum around digital infrastructure investment on the African continent. While major cloud providers have established regional presence, AvePoint’s position as the first independent software vendor to deploy commercial data centers in South Africa signals a new era of specialized technology solutions designed specifically for local market needs.
The data centers, located in Johannesburg and Cape Town, will help many South African organizations that have long faced challenges in meeting data sovereignty requirements. With POPIA regulations requiring them to protect personal information and maintain data privacy standards similar to the EU’s GDPR, many businesses have been operating their services from data centers located in Europe, the Middle East, or other regions outside South Africa. AvePoint’s local infrastructure now provides organizations with a compliant, high-performance solution that keeps data within South African borders.
Our new data centers will deliver the AvePoint Confidence Platform, a comprehensive suite of multicloud data management and backup solutions for Microsoft 365, Azure, and AWS environments. Organizations across South Africa will now benefit from reduced latency, faster performance, and improved connectivity, enabling them to manage their critical data more efficiently while meeting stringent regulatory requirements.
By becoming the first vendor to establish commercial data centers in South Africa, we’re not only addressing the immediate compliance challenges that organizations face with POPIA but also demonstrating our confidence in the region’s potential. This launch represents more than just infrastructure expansion. It reflects AvePoint’s deep understanding of the local market and our commitment to investing in the future. South African organizations can now access world-class data security and management solutions with the peace of mind that their data remains local, secure, and fully compliant.
The significance of this investment extends beyond compliance. For organizations in critical infrastructure sectors and those classified as essential and important entities, the ability to maintain data sovereignty while accessing enterprise-grade data protection is paramount. AvePoint’s local data centers eliminate the legal and operational complexities associated with cross-border data transfers, providing a foundation for digital transformation initiatives that were previously constrained by data residency concerns.
South African organizations will gain access to AvePoint’s proven data management capabilities, including automated backup and recovery, data governance, compliance monitoring, and migration services. These solutions are critical for businesses navigating the complex landscape of data protection regulations while pursuing digital innovation and operational efficiency.
The data centers are now operational and available to serve customers across South Africa.