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Visakhapatnam Ascends: Sify’s AI-Powered Data Center to Transform India’s East Coast Digital Land Scape

 

                                                   
Visakhapatnam Ascends: Sify’s AI-Powered Data Center to Transform India’s East Coast Digital Land Scape



The digital map of India is being redrawn, and the city of Visakhapatnam (Vizag) is emerging as a critical global node. In a landmark development, Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh recently laid the foundation stone for the state’s first 50-Megawatt (MW) AI-powered Edge Data Center and Open Cable Landing Station (CLS). This monumental project, spearheaded by Sify Infinit Spaces Limited, a subsidiary of Sify Technologies, is set to be a game-changer for digital infrastructure in the entire North Andhra region and India’s eastern seaboard.


Project Highlights: A Glimpse into the Future

The Sify project, established in the strategic location of Rushikonda, Visakhapatnam, is far more than just a data storage facility—it’s a foundational pillar for next-generation technology.


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Details

Investment₹1,500 Crore (approximately) in two phases.
Capacity50 MW AI Edge Data Center.
Location3.6 acres of government-allotted land in Rushikonda, Visakhapatnam.
Key ComponentsAI-Powered Edge Data Center and an Open Cable Landing Station (CLS).
ConnectivityInterconnected via Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) substation and multiple fiber networks.
EmploymentExpected to create over 1,000 jobs.

The Edge Data Center is designed to bring powerful computing closer to the end-user, drastically reducing latency for AI and other advanced applications. The Open Cable Landing Station (CLS) is the facility where international submarine data cables land, which will significantly strengthen India’s global connectivity.



Strengthening India’s Global Digital Gateway

Minister Nara Lokesh emphasized the project's strategic significance, proclaiming that Visakhapatnam is rapidly evolving as "India's next global digital gateway."


  • Subsea Connectivity: The new CLS will serve as a strategic landing point for submarine cables, improving data exchange between India and key Southeast Asian and Pacific countries, including Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, and Thailand. This enhanced connectivity is vital for global businesses and digital services.


  • AI & Digital Infrastructure: By providing scalable, low-latency AI compute capacity, the facility will support a massive wave of AI-driven enterprises and digital transformation initiatives in the region.


  • Economic Impetus: The ₹1,500 crore investment is expected to inject significant capital into the local economy, not only through its direct contribution but also by attracting more technology and IT/ITeS companies to the Vizag tech ecosystem. The estimated creation of over 1,000 jobs will provide substantial employment opportunities, especially for skilled technical talent.


Sify Chairman Raju Vegesna noted that this initiative is just the beginning of their long-term commitment to strengthening India's digital economy and advancing AI-led innovation at scale. The project firmly aligns with the state government's vision to accelerate technological advancement and position Andhra Pradesh prominently on the global technology map.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What is an AI Edge Data Center, and why is it important for Visakhapatnam?

A: An AI Edge Data Center is a smaller-scale data center placed geographically closer to the data source or end-users. This proximity allows for extremely fast (low-latency) processing of data, which is crucial for advanced applications like Artificial Intelligence (AI), self-driving vehicles, IoT, and 5G services. For Visakhapatnam, it is important because it establishes the city as a hub for cutting-edge technology, not just traditional IT.


Q2: What is the significance of the Open Cable Landing Station (CLS)?

A: A Cable Landing Station is a critical point where undersea fiber-optic cables, which carry over 99% of the world's international data, are brought ashore. An Open CLS is carrier-neutral, meaning it can host multiple submarine cable systems from different providers. This dramatically improves international connectivity, resilience, and data exchange speed with other global hubs, making Vizag a strategic international communications gateway.


Q3: How much employment is the Sify Data Center project expected to generate?

A: The ₹1,500 crore project is projected to create over 1,000 direct and indirect employment opportunities during its construction and operational phases. This will be a major boost for local job creation and skill development.


Q4: Does Visakhapatnam have other major data center investments?

A: Yes, the Sify project is part of a larger push to transform Vizag into a data center hub. The government has also secured massive investments from other global players, including a multi-gigawatt hyperscale data center campus from a Google-affiliated firm, Raiden Infotech, which is expected to position Vizag as the “AI City Vizag” and a major technological powerhouse.


Keywords: Sify Data Center Visakhapatnam, Nara Lokesh, AI Edge Data Center, Open Cable Landing Station, Vizag Digital Gateway, ₹1,500 Crore Investment, Andhra Pradesh IT




Find out more about the foundation stone ceremony and the vision for the future of Vizag's digital economy in this brief report: Minister Nara Lokesh Lays Foundation Stone for Data Center.

This video provides news coverage of the foundation stone laying ceremony for the Sify AI Data Center in Vizag, marking a significant step in the region's digital transformation.





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