Data Center
BSNL to Lease Land Assets to Data Centers and Renewable Firms in Major Turnaround Effort
Indian state-owned telecom BSNL is reportedly set to lease its extensive land assets to data center operators and renewable energy companies, aiming to revitalize its telecom business. BSNL Chairman Robert K Ravi stated that the company is exploring various options to monetize property assets across India, including telephone exchanges and office facilities, either by leasing […]
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NICSI to Build New Data Centre in Guwahati
The National Informatics Centre Services Inc. (NICSI) is developing a new data center in North Guwahati, Assam, slated to begin operations by March 2025. This facility, funded by a grant from the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) and costing over Rs 600 crore, will be India’s sixth national data center. Initially planned with a […]
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India’s Data Centre Market Expected to Reach $8 Billion by 2025
India’s data centre market, valued at $7 billion in 2023, is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8% to reach $8 billion by 2025, according to a report by 1Lattice, a tech-enabled market intelligence firm. The report also predicts that the country’s data centre capacity will increase from 1,150 MW […]
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Google Signs Nuclear Power Deal to Fuel AI Data Centers
Google has announced the world’s first corporate agreement to purchase nuclear energy from small modular reactors (SMRs), developed by Kairos Power, to power its artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. This move is part of Google’s ongoing effort to accelerate clean energy adoption and meet its ambitious 24/7 carbon-free energy goals. Nuclear Power for AI Under the […]
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Verizon Leverages AI to Enhance Call Center Efficiency
When people think of GenAI, ChatGPT often comes to mind, but limiting the technology to chatbots is a mistake, according to a Verizon executive. Pranay Bajpai, VP of Digital and Assisted Experience Systems at Verizon, emphasized that GenAI is much broader than just conversational tools. He explained that Verizon is initially using AI in its […]
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Google to Spend $1 Billion to Build Data Center in Thailand
Google has allocated THB36 billion ($1 billion) to establish its first data center in Thailand, as part of its broader initiative to promote responsible AI adoption and digital skill development, announced in 2023. In a blog post, Jackie Wang, Country Director at Google Thailand, revealed that the facility will be located in Chonburi province. The […]
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Adani Group Fast-Tracks $4 Billion Investment in Data Centers: Report
The Adani Group is reportedly fast-tracking its $4 billion investment plan to expand its data center business, driven by growing demand from tech giants, particularly due to the increased power needs of AI-driven services. According to a report unnamed sources, this move will also strengthen Adani’s power sector by leveraging the high energy consumption associated […]
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India’s Data Centre Capacity Expands by 21% in H1 2024
In the first half of the year, there was a 21% increase in the total data centre stock across India. Mumbai led with a substantial 54.9% share of the total capacity, followed by Chennai (12.3%), Bengaluru (8.2%), and Pune (7.2%), according to a report by Savills. During the January-June period of 2024, the country saw […]
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TCS BSNL News- Ratan Tata’s Company on the Course to be Back in Telecom Race
TATA Indicom, the telecom brand known for offering free minutes with minimal recharges, is making a comeback in the telecom sector, this time in collaboration with BSNL. This unexpected partnership has sparked curiosity about its impact on other telecom operators and the benefits for users. Recently, TATA Consultancy Services (TCS) invested a substantial Rs 15,000 […]
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CloudExtel to Boost Fiber Infrastructure and Small Cell
On the back of India’s booming digital economy, CloudExtel, a digital infrastructure provider, is targeting approximately 50% growth as it plans to invest heavily in boosting its fiber and small cells network. CloudExtel offers various digital infrastructure services, including small cell hosting, FTTH, intra-city fiber, and virtualized networks to Communications Service Providers (CSPs), Internet Service […]
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