Por: João Marques Lima
The company, which currently operates five data centres in Brazil and Colombia, is positioning itself to meet the increasing demands of cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. Tecto, the data centre arm of V.tal, has announced plans to construct a new hyperscale data centre in Santana de Parnaíba, São Paulo.
The facility, which will be powered entirely by renewable energy, is set to have a total capacity of 200MW.
The development is set to be erected on a lot of land now fully acquired by the operator.
The expansion is part of Tecto‘s broader growth strategy, which includes an initial investment of US$1 billion for new projects across various regions in Brazil.
The company, which currently operates five data centres in Brazil and Colombia, is positioning itself to meet the increasing demands of cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.
Pedro Henrique Fragoso, CEO of Tecto Data Centers, said: “This land can accommodate the demands of cloud, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. It is extremely well-positioned, with quick access to energy and connectivity, meeting the needs of our clients.”
The location of the new site is expected to provide significant advantages in terms of energy access and connectivity, crucial factors for data centre operations.
Tecto‘s expansion plans extend beyond Santana de Parnaíba. The company recently began construction on Mega Lobster, its third investment in Fortaleza. Additionally, Tecto has set its sights on Porto Alegre for future development.
The formation of Tecto as a separate entity was announced in October when V.tal, a Brazil-based global digital infrastructure company, revealed the creation of this new subsidiary focused on its data centre business.
Tecto Data Centers is not only managing V.tal‘s existing data centre operations but is also spearheading the development of future facilities.
The company’s current portfolio includes data centres in Brazil and Colombia, with plans to expand into Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, and Santana de Parnaíba, São Paulo, in its initial phase.
A key advantage for Tecto is its integration with V.tal‘s extensive network infrastructure which includes 26,000 km of submarine optical cables that connect Brazil with Argentina, Chile, Venezuela, Colombia, the United States, and Bermuda.
These international connections are further enhanced by a high-capacity network spanning over 450,000 km across all regions of Brazil.
