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In this What\u2019s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, Dr Ayotunde Coker \u2014 CEO of Open Access Data Centres (OADC) \u2014 discusses how better data centres can drive digital transformation in South Africa.\n\nCoker is one of the leading figures in the African data centre industry and is the chairperson of the influential Africa Data Centres Association industry group.\n\nIn this interview, Coker unpacks what makes OADC different to its competitors and explains how this allows it to power digital transformation in South Africa.\n\nHe discusses the benefits of independent internet exchange points \u2013 and talks about how the convergence of these exchange points and data centres can ignite business transformation in South Africa.\n\nCoker then details why South African businesses must embrace digital transformation and end-to-end digital connectivity solutions.\n\nHe concluded by discussing OADC\u2019s plans for the future and the live \u201cConnect Africa\u201d discussion he is hosting on 7 November 2023.