Projects
reliability and security of the data and telecommunications services provided by Orange are key performance indicators and key market differentiators influencing client decisions .
The HVAC system complies with the following principles :
• Providing an ASHRAE CLASS A1 environment for the IT equipment & services
• Energy efficiency
• The lowest possible capital and operational costs
• Providing a reliable and trouble-free installation
Tier Certification of the design and facility was included in the scope of services by Orange . The project achieved the Tier III design certification in March 2020 according to the Uptime Institute and the facility certification commenced late in 2020 .
CHALLENGES , OPPORTUNITIES AND SUCCESSES As the first major infrastructure project in the 20-year history of Orange Botswana , the selection of the right professional team to partner with Orange was a long and drawn out process . The first site inspection for the team was conducted
The attention to detail from Orange Botswana for all cabling underneath the access flooring in the datacentre was to ensure the ease of maintenance and installation . on 1st November 2017 and the appointment of the AOS-GBK was confirmed on 6th June 2018 . Orange Botswana made it clear at the outset of the project the following constraints :
• Budget
• Time
• Quality The project was completed within the budget , time and exceeded the quality standards .
Other challenges of this project included an innovative design , the work meeting and out-performing current statutory requirements , sustainability through and maximising energy efficiency .
Preference also needed be given to locally available materials that conform to performance specifications to materials procured outside the borders of Botswana .
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The plantroom during the construction process .
RACA Journal I April 2021
ADDRESSING WATER SCARCITY AND SECURITY The units selected for this project were all air-cooled units and not dependant on a water supply . Additionally , the Mitsubishi PFD units , specifically designed for computer
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