Data Centre Advancements in Brazil, India, and South Africa

The Rise of Data Centres in Emerging Markets

The expansion of data centres in developing regions shows no signs of slowing down, as recent developments in Brazil, India, and South Africa reveal.

Brazil’s Growing Data Infrastructure

In Brazil, Scala Data Centres has initiated the construction of a new facility named SP3 in São Paulo. Located adjacent to an existing Scala site, SP3 has already secured ANSI/TIA-942-B rated 3 certification and is set to be operational by 2021. This facility will add 13MW of capacity, bringing Scala’s total in the city to a potential 50MW across three data centres.

Digital Colony, an investment-focused company in digital infrastructure, formed Scala Data Centres after purchasing assets from Brazilian IT provider UOL Diveo.

India’s Major Facility Certification

Meanwhile, in India, Yotta Infrastructure, a managed data centre service provider, has announced that its Yotta NM1 data centre in Panvel, close to Mumbai, earned the Uptime Institute Tier IV Certification of Design Documents (TCDD). Yotta claims this facility is the largest in Asia with this prestigious certification.

Spanning 76,180 square metres, the multi-storey data centre offers 7,200 racks and 50MW of power capacity. Yotta plans to expand its operations with a total of five data centre buildings in the long run. They are also advancing toward obtaining the Uptime Institute Tier Certification of Constructed Facility (TCCF).

South Africa’s Expanding Data Centre Landscape

South Africa is also making strides in the data centre sector. Teraco, a local data centre operator, has announced its plans to establish a new facility called Cape Town 2 (CT2). This site will feature eight data halls, totaling 8,000 square metres, nearly three times larger than the existing CT1 facility. Importantly, CT2 will provide clients with direct access to the South African internet exchange point, NAPAfrica, which serves over 20 countries across the continent.

Additionally, Teraco has revealed plans to expand its Isando Campus in Johannesburg by 60MW, currently housing two data centres, JB1 and JB2.

Emerging Market Opportunities

As these developments suggest, the future of data centres appears bright in emerging markets. With rising demands for digital infrastructure, companies are actively expanding their capacities. Are you interested in how these changes might impact the digital landscape in your region?