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ODATA expands operations in Mexico with construction of two new data centre campuses
ODATA , an Aligned Data Centers company and provider of data centre services for Latin America , has announced the expansion of its operations in Mexico . Its QR01 data centre , strategically located in Querétaro , will be expanded to meet the growing demand for IT infrastructure and cloud services in the region .
In addition , the company has started to build two new hyperscale data centre campuses in the region – QR02 and QR03 – reinforcing its presence and commitment to the Mexican market .
The expansion of the QR01 data centre is in line with the growing needs of the market , offering state-of-the-art capacity and technology for hyperscale customers . The QR01 campus will handle up to 32MW when fully constructed .
“ We are pleased with the success seen during the development of our QR01 facilities ,” said Ricardo Alário , CEO of ODATA . “ This expansion of QR01 is illustrative of continued customer interest in the market , our teams ’ successful execution , and the longerterm value of data centre development in the Querétaro .”
The QR02 campus is located in the municipality of Guanajuato and will have a capacity of 30MW . The QR03 campus is in the city of El Marqués , located in the centre of the country and 221km from Mexico City . The latter will be the largest data centre campus in Mexico , with an installed capacity of 150MW . Both will be dedicated to hyperscale customers .
“ Mexico is currently one of the main markets in Latin America , where ODATA is well established and rooted to sustain its growth . We already have a recognised brand , regional expertise and great credibility with local suppliers , which enables us to grow safely and at an accelerated pace ,” said Alário .
According to research by IDC ( International Data Corporation ), released in December 2023 , IT business growth in Mexico reached 22 %, ahead of Brazil with 15 %. The study also states that Latin America will see 11 % growth in the market in 2024 , which demonstrates how Latin American companies have invested in technology to become more productive , innovative and competitive .
“ We believe in the country ' s potential as a strategic centre for data centre and cloud services in Latin America . Our technical expertise and commitment to innovation position us as ideal partners for companies seeking reliable and advanced solutions for their IT needs ,” added Alário . “ With this expansion , ODATA reaffirms its role as a leader in the data centre sector in the region , offering high-quality , reliable and secure infrastructure for companies looking to boost their business through technology .” �
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