South Africa Data Center Physical Security Market Size (2024 - 2029)

South Africa Data Center Physical Security Market Analysis

The South Africa Data Center Physical Security Market size is estimated at USD 16.42 million in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 46.75 million by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 27.60% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

Security measures can be categorized into four, namely perimeter security, computer room controls, facility controls, and cabinet controls. The first layer of data center security discourages, detects, and delays any unauthorized entry of personnel at the perimeter. In case of any infringement in the perimeter monitoring, the second layer of defense denies access. It is an access control system utilizing card swipes or biometrics. 

The third layer of physical security further restricts access through various verification methods, including monitoring all restricted areas, deploying entry restrictions such as turnstiles, providing biometric access control devices to verify finger and thumbprints, irises, or vascular patterns, providing VCA, and using radio frequency identification. The first three layers ensure the entry of only authorized people. Further security to restrict admission includes cabinet locking mechanisms. This layer addresses the fear of an 'insider threat,' such as a malicious employee. 

Under Construction IT Load Capacity: The upcoming IT load capacity of the South African data center physical security market is expected to reach 828.92 MW by 2029.

Under Construction Raised Floor Space: The country's construction of raised floor area is expected to increase to 4.4 million sq. ft by 2029.

Planned Racks: The country's total number of racks to be installed is expected to reach 220,201 units by 2029. Johannesburg is expected to house the maximum number of racks by 2029.

Planned Submarine Cables: There are close to 9 submarine cable systems connecting South Africa, and many are under construction. One such submarine cable that was estimated to start service in 2023 was 2Africa, which stretches over 45,000 km with landing points in Cape Town, Mtunzini, and Port Elizabeth in South Africa.

South Africa Data Center Physical Security Industry Segmentation

The data center physical security market refers to the industry focused on providing products and services to safeguard the physical infrastructure and assets of data centers. This includes measures to protect data centers from unauthorized access to premises, hardware theft, vandalism, sabotage, terrorist acts, and other physical threats. The key components of data center physical security include video surveillance and monitoring, access control systems, physical barriers, biometric authentication, and environmental controls designed to ensure the safety and integrity of the data center environment. 

The South African data center physical security market is segmented by solution type (video surveillance and access control solutions), service type (consulting services and professional services), and end user (IT and telecommunication, BFSI, government, healthcare, and other end users). The market sizes and forecasts are provided in terms of value (USD) for all the above segments.