Chennai: A state-of-the-art data center park established by CtrlS Datacenters Ltd at an outlay of Rs 4,000 crore that would position the country as a leading 'data hub' in the region, was formally inaugurated by the Chief Minister M K Stalin here on Tuesday.
Accompanied by his cabinet colleague, Minister of Information Technology and Digital Services Palanivel Thiaga Rajan and CtrlS Datacentres' Founder-CEO Sridhar Pinnapureddy, Stalin virutally inaugurated the Chennai Datacenter Park, established in Ambattur Industrial Estate in the city. The company had signed a memorandum of understanding with the state government in November 2021.
The inauguration marks a significant step in the company's commitment to expand India's digital infrastructure and would position the country as a leading 'data hub' in the region. The establishment of the data center park coincides with a study which has pegged the capacity of city's data centre to double by 2026 with ongoing projects set to add 2.6 million sq ft, a company statement said.
As of June 2024, the company said the city's operational data center capacity was at 108MW. The DataCenter Park inaugurated on Tuesday, comprises two buildings with a total IT load capacity of 72MW and earthquake resistance of up to 7.5 on the Richter Scale. With a direct investment of approximately Rs 4,000 crore and an indirect investment of roughly Rs 50,000 crore, the initiative is set to create 500 direct and 9,000 indirect jobs fueling local economic growth, the company said.
"I am delighted to inaugurate CtrlS' Chennai Datacenter Park, a cutting-edge facility that strengthens Tamil Nadu's position as a global tech hub." Stalin said after virtually inaugurating the unit. "Our strategic advantages and progressive policies attract industry leaders like CtrlS. Congratulations to the CtrlS team on this achievement."
The datacenter park is equipped with a 230 kv dedicated gas insulated substation with a 120MW capacity ensuring reliable power supply to clients.
CtrlS Datacenters Ltd Chairman Sridhar Pinnapureddy said, "the launch of our Chennai Datacenter Park signifies a crucial step in our goal to create a top-tier digital ecosystem that meets global standards. This cutting-edge facility demonstrates our dedication to safeguard critical digital assets while accelerating the evolution of cloud-based services and data driven innovation."
Extending gratitude to the state government for their support and business-friendly atmosphere, he said, it has been instrumental in drawing considerable regional investment. "Together, we are not just establishing a datacenter park - we are shaping the future of India's digital landscape," he added. The facility is secured with a 9-zone security system and also planned for LEED Platinum certification.
CtrlS Datacentres Ltd currently operates 15 data centers across eight key markets. It has a nationwide presence of 250 MW (IT load) of combined data center capacity across Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Noida and Kolkata. It also operates 'Edge' datacenter in Patna and Lucknow, the company said.
