Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh laid the foundation for Sify Technologies’ Rs 1,500 crore AI Edge Data Center and Open Cable Landing Station (CLS) in Visakhapatnam on Sunday, a move set to boost the city’s position as a hub for advanced digital infrastructure.
The 50-megawatt facility is being constructed on 3.6 acres of government-allotted land by Sify, a subsidiary of NASDAQ-listed Sify Technologies. The project is expected to enhance AI computing capacity at the edge level, strengthen subsea connectivity, and improve data exchange between India and Southeast Asian countries including Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, and Thailand.
"The project marks a major step toward transforming North Andhra into a technology-driven region," Lokesh said, highlighting the centre’s potential to generate over 1,000 jobs and drive innovation in the region.
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu welcomed the investment, noting that the data centre would bolster digital infrastructure, create employment opportunities for youth, and elevate the state’s global technology and innovation standing.
"Sify Technologies’ data centre will power digital innovation, create opportunities for our talented youngsters, and propel us further on the global tech map. The addition of a Cable Landing Station strengthens our global connectivity footprint, enabling better digital linkages with Southeast Asia and beyond," Naidu wrote on X.
Officials expect the project to position Visakhapatnam as “India’s next global digital gateway,” providing cutting-edge facilities for AI and international data exchange while reinforcing the state’s commitment to technology-driven growth.
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