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Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
CtrlS inaugurates its first datacenter in Kolkata
CtrlS Datacenters Ltd, Asia's largest Rated-4 datacenter operator, has unveiled its first greenfield datacenter in Kolkata, setting a new benchmark for digital infrastructure in eastern India. Located at Bengal Silicon Valley, New Town, the state-of-the-art facility is the region's first Rated-4 datacenter and the opening chapter in CtrlS' ₹2,200 crore commitment to build eastern India's most advanced datacenter ecosystem. The facility offers 16 MW of IT load capacity in its first phase, part of a four-phase plan that will scale to over 60 MW to meet surging demand from enterprises, government agencies, and hyperscalers. Purpose-built for hyperscale efficiency, AI workloads, and seamless scalability, the campus will anchor Kolkata's rise as the region's premier datacenter hub. '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.' Key Features of the CtrlS Kolkata Datacenter Campus: AI-ready with provision for high-density racksAdvanced, energy-efficient cooling systems9-zone security architectureDesigned for LEED Platinum certificationDual power sources with N+N active feedsAccess to multiple ISPs, cloud providers, and internet exchangesSeismic Zone 3 compliant – natural disaster-proof Highlighting the strategic advantage, Kallol Sen, EVP & Regional CEO (Kolkata), CtrlS Datacenters, said: '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.' World-Class Infrastructure. Sustainable by Design Built to 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 upcoming Digha subsea cable landing station (operational by 2026) and planned future cable stations will further enhance connectivity, delivering faster, localized international routes for global enterprises and cloud providers. With this launch, CtrlS not only reinforces its leadership in datacenter excellence but also positions Kolkata at the forefront of India's digital transformation journey.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
CtrlS Datacenters opens greenfield data center in Kolkata with 16MW capacity
NEW DELHI: 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.
