João Marques Lima
Tecto‘s Commercial Director, André Busnardo, discusses the company’s US$1 billion expansion plan, new projects, and strategies to meet Brazil’s growing digital infrastructure demands.
Speaking to The Tech Capital at PTC25 in Honolulu, André Busnardo, Commercial Director of Tecto Data Centers, shared details on the companys ambitious plans and strategic vision for Brazils data centre landscape. Building upon the foundation laid in the first part of the interview, where Busnardo elucidated the factors contributing to Brazils growing appeal for international data centre investments, this second instalment delves deeper into Tectos projects, strategies, and the companys role in shaping Latin Americas digital infrastructure.
Central to the discussion was Tectos US$1 billion expansion plan for Santana de Parnaíba. Busnardo elaborated on the key milestones and expected outcomes of this significant investment, stressing how it aligns with the companys broader vision for data centre infrastructure in Brazil. The project, he explained, is a testament to Tectos commitment to meeting the escalating demand for robust digital infrastructure in Latin Americas largest economy.
Busnardo also shed light on Tectos strategy of combining edge and hyperscale data centres. He elucidated how this dual focus allows Tecto to cater to diverse client needs, from low-latency edge computing requirements to large-scale data processing capabilities.
The interview touched upon Tectos projects, including the Big Lobster project in Fortaleza and the upcoming Mega Lobster. Busnardo provided insights into how these projects fit into Tectos overall strategy and discussed the technological advancements being implemented, particularly in the Mega Lobster project.
A significant portion of the conversation revolved around Tectos commitment to sustainability. Busnardo detailed the companys partnerships for 100% renewable energy generation, explaining how these collaborations align with Tectos sustainability goals. He also discussed additional energy efficiency measures being implemented in new projects to address the data centre industrys notorious high energy consumption.
The interview also explored Tectos role in connecting South America to the global digital infrastructure. Busnardo articulated how the company leverages Brazils geographic and economic position to facilitate this connectivity.
