January 2023 saw predictions of the same amount of load shedding this year, but the reality has been far worse. 21 March marked the first full-day suspension of load shedding this year, with the country experiencing 141 consecutive days of blackouts until then. Organisations of all sizes have had to factor in a number of measures to combat the effects of load shedding. Now, businesses are looking at how they can ensure resilience in their own environment to deal with load shedding, and the cloud is looking more and more attractive,” she says. “Whether it’s load shedding, cable theft, or even connectivity challenges, businesses can’t get away from the risk of power interruptions.

Source: The North Africa Journal August 05, 2023 12:54 UTC