Sify Inaugurates South India's Largest AI-Ready Data Centre in Chennai

Sify Inaugurates 'South India's Largest AI-Ready Data Centre' | AIM Media House

The data centre campus in Chennai is designed for a capacity of over 130 megawatts. Sify Technologies Limited, an IT and communications giant based out of Chennai, has inaugurated the Chennai 02 data centre campus on Thursday. The company claims that it is "South India's largest AI-ready data centre campus". The data centre campus is designed for a capacity of over 130 megawatts (MW) and has a power density of eight to 25 kilowatts (kW) for air-cooled racks and up to 200 kW for liquid-cooled workloads. Besides, the campus also has two petabytes of storage capacity. The data centre will also enable enterprises to host "dense AI workloads up to 200 kW power or rack". "With our cumulative investment now crossing ₹10,000 crore from an initial commitment of ₹2,500 crore, we are not only building digital infrastructure but also creating an ecosystem of opportunity. We envision generating employment for 10,000 people -- direct and indirect -- as this facility ramps up," Sify chairman Raju Vegesna said. The facility was inaugurated by Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin. Last September, Sify became the first company to achieve NVIDIA's DGX-ready data centre certification for liquid cooling. Soon after, the company also announced the Sify Cloudinfinit +AI, a platform that provides GPU-as-a-service for enterprise users to support various AI, deep learning and compute-intensive workloads. This certification ensures that data centre infrastructure, software platforms, and managed services are fully optimised for NVIDIA DGX AI systems, turnkey solutions that integrate high‑performance GPUs, storage, and software. The company has established several data centres across the country. Besides Chennai, Chandigarh, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Noida, and Hyderabad host Sify's data centres. The company was founded in 1995 and established India's commercial data centre in Vashi, Mumbai in 2000. Sify provides services for India's leading banks, manufacturing hubs, global social media platforms, and over 10,000 enterprises in the country. Earlier this year, the company announced a $5 billion investment to expand its data centre footprint. The company is said to invest in establishing more data centres across several tier 2 and tier 3 cities in India. Over the last few years, India's data centre landscape has gained significant momentum. Earlier this year, it was reported that Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) plans to construct what could become the world's largest data centre by capacity in Jamnagar.

Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Thiru M. K. Stalin Inaugurates South India's Largest AI-Ready Data Center Campus by Sify

Sify Infinit Spaces Limited, India's pioneering data center provider, today announced the inauguration of South India's largest AI-ready data center campus, located in Siruseri, Tamil Nadu by the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Thiru M. K. Stalin, in the presence of Hon'ble Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Thiru T. M. Anbarasan and Hon'ble Minister for Industries, Investment promotion & Commerce, Dr. T.R.B. Rajaa. Strategically aligned with the Tamil Nadu Government's vision of positioning the state as a preferred data center destination, this facility marks a significant milestone in India's digital infrastructure journey. This platinum-rated Green Data Center, recognized with our ratings from the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), reaffirms Sify's deep commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency. With an eventual capacity of 130 MW, it is the only data center in India with an on-site open cable landing station, providing enhanced global connectivity and network performance. As part of its long-term environmental goals, Sify aspires to power the Siruseri data center entirely with renewable energy and manage it using sustainable building management practices, setting a new benchmark in eco-conscious digital infrastructure. The Chairman & Managing Director of Sify Technologies Limited, Mr Raju Vegesna, emphasized the company's long-term commitment to India's digital economy, "With our cumulative investment now crossing ₹10,000 crore from an initial commitment of ₹2,500 crore, we are not only building digital infrastructure but also creating an ecosystem of opportunity. We envision generating employment for 10,000 people -- direct and indirect -- as this facility ramps up. This data center isn't just infrastructure -- it's a strategic digital gateway for enterprises and governments aiming to harness AI, cloud, and high-speed data solutions. We're proud to support Tamil Nadu's digital ambitions and to be part of India's data-driven future." The facility will serve as a critical enabler for AI workloads and digital-first enterprises, providing scalable infrastructure and high-performance computing capabilities. With this launch, Sify continues to strengthen its leadership as India's most comprehensive data center and digital services provider. About Sify Technologies A multiple times winner of the Golden Peacock award for Corporate Governance from the Institute of Directors, Sify Technologies is India's most comprehensive ICT solutions & services provider. With Cloud at the core of our solutions portfolio, Sify is focussed on the changing ICT requirements of the emerging Digital economy and the resultant demands from large, mid and small-sized businesses. Sify's infrastructure comprising the largest MPLS network, top-of-the-line DCs, partnership with global technology majors, vast expertise in business transformation solutions modelled on the cloud make it the first choice of start-ups, incoming Enterprises and even large Enterprises on the verge of a revamp.