- Campus will feature modern cooling technologies, high-density racks, and seamless access to multiple internet service providers (ISPs) and cloud service providers.
- Company pledges to invest $2b over the next six years and eyes Asia and Middle East.
Hyderabad-based CtrlS Datacenters plans to develop a state-of-the-art data centre campus in Kolkata with an investment of Rs2,200 crore ($264 million).
Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, has long been recognized as a hub of economic and cultural significance in India. With its third-largest GDP among Indian cities, the city has witnessed a remarkable surge in digital transformation, fueling an ever-increasing demand for robust and reliable data centreservices.
The proposed data centre campus, set to be built in the New Town area of Kolkata, will be implemented over four phases and offer more than 60MW of IT capacity.
Comprehensive approach
The first phase of the development, a 16MW facility spanning 90,000 square feet, is scheduled to go live in the third quarter of 2024, setting the stage for the company’s ambitious long-term plans.
At the heart of this transformative endeavour lies CtrlS Datacenters’ dedication to incorporating cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions.
The campus will feature modern cooling technologies, high-density racks, and seamless access to multiple internet service providers (ISPs) and cloud service providers. These facilities will not only cater to the ever-growing demand for data storage and processing but also serve as a hub for advanced interconnectivity solutions.
“Along with our core offerings, we will also launch our full suite of managed services and advanced interconnectivity solutions tailored for this market,” Suresh Kumar Rathod, the president of CtrlS Datacenters’ colocation business, said.
Moreover, he said the comprehensive approach underscores the company’s commitment to providing a holistic suite of services that cater to the diverse needs of its clients in the Kolkata region.
“The decision to establish a data centre campus in Kolkata is a strategic move that leverages the city’s unique positioning as the third-largest internet subscriber base in India, after Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh. The vast and rapidly expanding user base, coupled with the region’s thriving digital transformation, creates a fertile ground for CtrlS Datacenters to capitalise on the growing demand for reliable and scalable data infrastructure.”
A critical hub
CtrlS Datacenters has 15 facilities with 275MW capacity across seven major cities including Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bangalore, Noida, Lucknow, and Patna.
The announcement comes as part of CtrlS Datacenters’ broader expansion plans across Asia and the Middle East, with the company pledging to invest $2 billion over the next six years. The Kolkata project is a testament to the company’s ambitious vision and its commitment to supporting the digital aspirations of the region.
Alongside CtrlS Datacenters, other industry giants, such as STT and Tata Communications, have also established a presence in the Kolkata area, underscoring the city’s emerging status as a critical hub for data infrastructure development.