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Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Kol gets its first rated-4 data centre
Kolkata: One of Asia's largest Tier 4 data centre operators, CtrlS Datacenters, recently unveiled its first greenfield data centre in Kolkata's New Town. The state-of-the art facility is the first rated-4 data centre in the region. With an investment of Rs 2,200 crore, the facility offers 16 MW of IT load capacity in its first phase, which is part of a four-phase plan that will scale to over 60 MW to meet surging demand from enterprises, hyperscalers and govt agencies, according to the company. Sridhar Pinnapureddy, founder and CEO, CtrlS Datacenters, said, "This launch is a major milestone in our mission to democratise world-class data centre infrastructure across India. 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." You Can Also Check: Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata | Gold Rates Today in Kolkata | Silver Rates Today in Kolkata Key features of the data centre in Kolkata include AI-readiness with provision for high-density racks, advanced, energy-efficient cooling systems and a 9-zone security architecture. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Time of India
2 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
3 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.
News18
4 days ago
- Business
- News18
CtrlS unveils eastern Indias first rated-4 data centre in Kolkata
Kolkata, Aug 12 (PTI) CtrlS Datacenters Ltd on Tuesday unveiled its first greenfield data centre in Kolkata in a major boost to digital infrastructure in eastern India. Located at Bengal Silicon Valley in New Town, the facility is the region's first rated-4 data centre, the company claimed. The campus offers 16 mw of IT load capacity in its first phase, and is part of a four-phase expansion plan that will scale capacity to over 60 mw to meet growing demand from enterprises, government agencies and hyperscalers, it said in a statement. The project is expected to anchor the city's emergence as a premier data centre hub, it said. CtrlS plans to invest Rs 2,200 crore to build eastern India's most advanced data centre ecosystem, the statement said, without disclosing the investment it made for the new facility. '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," said CtrlS Datacenters CEO Sridhar Pinnapureddy. PTI BSM SOM view comments First Published: August 12, 2025, 17:30 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
05-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
CtrlS Datacenters to power BSE's critical digital infrastructure
CtrlS Datacenters to power BSE's critical digital infrastructure HYDERABAD: CtrlS Datacenters Ltd has entered a strategic partnership with the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) to power critical data centre infrastructure for the premier financial institution that caters to over 11 crore investors and processes over 700 crore daily transactions. With trading transitioning to electronic platforms, reliable digital infrastructure has become essential for maintaining market integrity, ensuring transaction security, and providing seamless access to financial services. The strategic collaboration underscores the critical role data centres play in modern financial markets, CtrlS said. Stressing on the need for world-class technology that is capable of supporting critical transactions, BSE CEO and managing director Sundararaman Ramamurthy said data centre infrastructure is crucial for stock exchanges. 'The shift to electronic trading has been a significant factor in the stock exchanges' use of data centres.' CtrlS Datacenters founder & CEO Sridhar Pinnapureddy said: 'The scale and criticality of BSE's operations represent not just a technological challenge, but a responsibility to India's economic sovereignty and growth.' 'Every transaction processed through our infrastructure impacts investors, businesses, and ultimately, the nation's financial health. We have engineered our solutions to deliver uncompromising reliability, microsecond-level performance, and ironclad security that BSE's operations demand,' he added. Set up in 1875, BSE is Asia's first and largest stock exchange. It is ranked the sixth largest globally by market capitalisation of around Rs 400 lakh crores (US$4.6 trillion approx) across over 5,500 listed companies. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
