Colt Data Centre Services ( DCS ), a global provider of hyperscale and large enterprise data centre solutions , has announced the launch of its first data centre in India . The flagship Navi Mumbai data centre marks Colt DCS ’ strategic expansion and commitment to supporting the increasing demand of hyperscale cloud service providers and large enterprise businesses in the fastgrowing Indian data centre market . India ’ s digital demand has soared in recent years . According to the leading real estate consulting companies , India ’ s demand for data centre capacity will reach 1.4GW by 2025 . Navi Mumbai accounts for 50 % of data centre capacity .
Colt DCS ’ Navi Mumbai data centre provides customers with flexibility and scalability given its significant land parcel of 15 acres capable of supporting 120MW of IT power capacity . The flexible and scalable design allows Colt DCS to meet the quickly changing
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demands of emerging technologies and use cases such as Generative Artificial Intelligence , High-Performance Computing , Machine Learning and other computer-intensive cloud applications that depend on high power density solutions with efficient cooling .
This flexibility is supported by robust infrastructure . The data centre boasts a highly resilient 220kV GIS substation onsite with LILO configuration . The data centre also provides multi-layered security with a combination of hardened physical parameters , access control and 24 / 7 surveillance . The site has undergone a comprehensive TVRA assessment and has been categorised as a low-risk site . Colt DCS has over 25 years of experience supporting mission-critical workloads .
This project was also recently awarded with a ‘ Platinum ’ Rating by IGBC – Green Data Centre ( India Green Building Council ). This accreditation further underpins Colt DCS ’ commitment to
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" Colt DCS ' entry into the Indian market reaffirms our commitment to become the leading customer-centric data centre operator in the industry ," said Niclas Sanfridsson , CEO Colt DCS . " Our innovative and sustainable approach , coupled with our dedication to safety and reliability , positions Colt DCS as the partner of choice for hyperscale cloud service providers and enterprises expanding their reach in India . Our strategic expansion is only set to continue with new sites expected across the country as we look to provide high-quality data centre services .”
Pratap Mane , Country Head of India at Colt DCS , added : “ Our solutions are designed to support complex applications requiring scalable power , processing , cooling and security . The first phase of the Mumbai data centre has commenced with 22MW and an available capacity of 18MW of IT power capacity . Further , we have aggressive plans to expand into major cities across India to cater to growing market demand ." �
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