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Increase number of female workers in data centres

Three-quarters of data centre operators employ 10 per cent or less women. [iStockphoto]

As the African data centre sector emerges as an important global player, gender diversity must also keep pace with this growth.

Unfortunately, current estimates are not promising. A recent report by Uptime Institute states that three-quarters of data centre operators employ 10 per cent or less women.

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