ESDS partners Central Electronics Limited to build 30MW data center in Ghaziabad
Cloud computing
and managed services provider
ESDS
and the
Central Electronics Limited
(CEL) will jointly construct a 30MW data center in Sahibabad, Ghaziabad.
Yogi Adityanath
, the chief minister (CM) of
Uttar Pradesh
, and Jitendra Singh, union minister of state (independent charge) for science & technology, earth sciences, and minister of state in the Prime Minister's Office, department of space and atomic energy, on Thursday laid the foundation stone for the data center.
Adityanath stated that the data center would not only enhance Uttar Pradesh's digital capabilities but also serve as a decisive step towards '
Atmanirbhar Bharat
', according to a media statement. He emphasised that the initiative will generate employment for youth and contribute to India's journey towards digital sovereignty.
The data center will be scalable to 200 racks per floor, and will offer 40Gbps ring fibre with multi-internet service provider (ISP) support, as well as, dual 10Gbps links for Cloud and disaster recovery (DR) replication.
'Through our collaboration with ESDS, we are merging sustainability with advanced cloud and data center technologies to support India's digital and environmental priorities. With modular PODs, smart cooling, and a 30 MW capacity, this facility will serve as a vital engine for Uttar Pradesh's digital economy and India's Atmanirbhar Bharat mission,' said Chetan Prakash Jain, chairman and managing director, Central Electronics Limited.
'By combining our patented innovations and technologically advanced infrastructure with CEL's vision, we're driving Atmanirbhar Bharat and empowering the missions of Digital India and Green India—sustainably, and securely,' said Piyush Somani, CMD & CEO, ESDS.
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