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Waterfall City News

WHY WATERFALL CITY

IS BECOMING GAUTENG’S

NEW TECH HUB

T he tech industry is

synonymous with having
the coolest office space with
the best amenities. However,
creating an environment that
attracts talent, inspires innovation
and engages employees goes much
further than setting up a juice bar. It
is about applying a well-thought-out
approach that prioritises spaces that
enable employees to be focused,
productive, and, most importantly,
happy at their workplace. Waterfall
City offers precisely that, making
it one of Gauteng’s ideal locations
for tech companies to establish
themselves and thrive.

Here are five reasons why:
Vantage Data Centers
1. Locality
Ideally located in the centre of
Gauteng, South Africa’s economic hub,
Waterfall City offers easy access to all
key areas in the province. Additionally,
the city’s access to public transport
systems is unmatched. For example,
the Midrand Gautrain station is
only 4km away, with two dedicated
Gautrain buses for Waterfall City.
Single‐trip taxis operate between
Waterfall City and greater Tembisa,
Midrand, Alexandra, Randburg and
the Johannesburg CBD. The O.R.
Tambo, Lanseria and Grand Central
airports are all within a 31km radius
of Waterfall City. And South Africa’s
only dedicated heliport is in the
Waterfall City Logistics Precinct. In Accenture
Waterfall City, tech businesses gain a
competitive advantage in attracting
the right talent, given the locality of companies are set to thrive Its ‘custom-built’ premises integrate
the precinct. in communities with efficient these world‐class fibre optic and
connectivity and technology at the wireless communication networks
2. Technology and forefront of their operations. Waterfall with efficient workspaces, making
connectivity City boasts over 700km of installed them some of the smartest buildings
It goes without saying that tech duct infrastructure and 33 cell masts. in South Africa.

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