Ghana’s drive toward digital independence gained new momentum as Digital Realty, a global leader in data centre and interconnection services, officially commissioned its ACR2 Data Centre in Accra.

The facility represents a major step in the country’s plan to expand local data capacity and enhance cybersecurity resilience.

The ACR2 facility, which supports 1.7 megawatts of IT load and houses 500 server racks, positions Ghana as a key data hub in West Africa. It will play a central role in storing and managing domestic data locally, in line with the government’s data localisation and digital sovereignty policies.

The launch aligns with Ghana’s broader digitalisation strategy under the Localisation Policy and Data Harmonisation Act, which promotes secure data management and reduces dependency on offshore hosting.

The centre is expected to lower latency, improve digital service reliability, and enhance national data security.

The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, commended Digital Realty’s investment and toured the facility to review its operational systems and security infrastructure.

Digital Realty Ghana’s Managing Director, Joseph Koranteng, described the ACR2 facility as a regional digital gateway connecting Ghana to global markets.

Joseph Koranteng, described the ACR2 facility as a regional digital gateway connecting Ghana to global markets.

The centre hosts two major submarine cables and integrates with Digital Realty’s international network of over 300 data centres across six continents, creating seamless interconnection for cloud services and multinational enterprises.

The ACR2 Data Centre is set to become a cornerstone of Ghana’s 24-hour digital economy, anchoring future growth in innovation, data security, and regional connectivity.