CtrlS Datacenters opens greenfield data center in Kolkata with 16MW capacity
CtrlS Datacenters
on Wednesday opened its new greenfield
data center
in Bengal Silicon Valley, Kolkata, with an initial capacity of 16MW IT load.
The data center operator in a statement said this is part of its broader ₹2,200 crore commiyment to build eastern India's most advanced datacenter ecosystem, adding that the capacity of the newly opened facility in Kolkata can be expanded to 60MW in four stages to meet the surging demands from enterprises, government agencies, and hyperscalers.
Purpose-built for hyperscale efficiency, artificial intelligence (AI) workloads, and seamless scalability, the campus will anchor Kolkata's rise as the region's premier datacenter hub, the company said.
'This launch is a major milestone in our mission to democratize world-class datacenter infrastructure across India,' said Sridhar Pinnapureddy, founder & CEO, CtrlS Datacenters. 'Eastern India is on the cusp of a digital leap, and with the state's visionary policies, we're confident it will emerge as a key hub for innovation and growth.'
'Kolkata's location is a natural gateway to eastern and northeastern India, as well as neighboring countries. With a deep talent pool and strong government support, it is the perfect base for high-performance, AI-ready datacenter infrastructure,' said Kallol Sen, EVP & regional CEO (Kolkata), CtrlS Datacenters.
Built as per LEED Platinum standards, the facility offers a Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of 1.40 and carrier-neutral connectivity with four fiber entry points and multiple internet exchanges.
The data center firm said that the upcoming Digha subsea cable landing station, expected to be operational by 2026, and planned future cable stations will further enhance connectivity, delivering faster, localised international routes for global enterprises and cloud providers.
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