AvePoint, a global leader in data security, governance and resilience, has announced the launch of its services in the Azure and AWS commercial data centres in South Africa, marking a historic milestone as the first vendor of its kind to do so, allowing organisations immediately to address their need for data sovereignty.

This strategic investment underscores AvePoint’s commitment to serving the unique data security and management needs of South African organisations while enabling full compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (Popia).

The deployment of AvePoint’s data centre platform in Johannesburg and Cape Town represents a significant advancement and will help many South African enterprises that have long faced challenges meeting data sovereignty requirements. With Popia regulations requiring organisations to protect personal information and maintain data privacy standards like the EU’s GDPR, many businesses have been operating their services from data centres located in Europe, the Middle East or other regions outside South Africa. AvePoint’s local infrastructure now provides organisations with a compliant, high-performance solution that keeps data within South African borders.

AvePoint’s new data centre solution will deliver the AvePoint Confidence Platform, the company’s comprehensive suite of multi-cloud data management and backup solutions for Microsoft 365, Azure and AWS environments. Organisations across South Africa will now benefit from reduced latency, faster performance and improved connectivity, allowing them to manage their critical data more efficiently while meeting stringent regulatory requirements.

“This launch represents more than just infrastructure expansion. It reflects our deep understanding of the South African market and our commitment to investing in this region’s future,” said Lloyd Baffour, regional director for AvePoint South Africa. “We’re not only addressing the immediate compliance challenges that organisations face with Popia, but we’re also demonstrating our confidence in the region’s potential. South African organisations can now access world-class data security and management solutions with the peace of mind that their data remains local, secure and fully compliant.”

Paramount

The significance of this investment extends beyond compliance. For organisations 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. The local data centres 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.

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 in commercial data centres in South Africa signals a new era of specialised technology solutions designed specifically for local market needs.

South African organisations 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 centres are now operational and available to serve customers across South Africa. Organisations interested in learning more about AvePoint’s South African data centre capabilities and Popia compliance solutions can visit www.avepoint.com, or contact AvePoint’s local sales team at [email protected].

About AvePoint
AvePoint is the global leader in data security, governance and resilience. Over 21 000 customers in more than 100 countries rely on AvePoint Confidence Platform to prepare and secure their data across Microsoft, Google, Salesforce and other cloud platforms. Additionally, AvePoint’s global channel partner programme includes over 3 500 managed service providers, value-added resellers and systems integrators, with our solutions available in more than 100 cloud marketplaces. To learn more, visit www.avepoint.com or connect on X, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn or YouTube.