Chennai, strategically positioned on the southeastern coast of India, has rapidly become a major powerhouse in the global data centre ecosystem. As India's foremost gateway to the Asia-Pacific region, Chennai boasts excellent connectivity to subsea cable landing stations and is an entry point for international network traffic. The city's robust energy infrastructure, skilled technical workforce, and proximity to major businesses have attracted blue-chip hyperscalers, cloud service providers, content distribution networks, and fintech players to establish their IT and network infrastructure hubs locally. Chennai’s prominence is further underscored by its integration within India’s Digital India initiative, supporting the country’s transformation into a global digital economy and making it a focal point for technology investment and innovation in not only Southern India but the entire nation.

The Chennai data centre market continues to surge, with over 20 operational data centres and several more in the pipeline as of 2024. With more than 6 submarine cable systems landing directly in the city, Chennai stands out as a high-capacity international bandwidth hub. The growing market is fuelled by sectors including cloud computing, financial technology, content delivery networks (CDN), social media, and IT-enabled services. The total IT load capacity is rapidly approaching 200 MW, and the presence of major global and domestic players such as CtrlS, STT GDC India, Yotta, Tata Communications, and Sify highlights Chennai’s status as a hub for both colocation and hyperscale infrastructure. The city’s data centres provide seamless interconnectivity options and robust disaster recovery capabilities, meeting the demanding requirements of modern digital enterprises.

Expanding or operating in Chennai presents specific challenges for international data centre tenants. Companies must navigate a dynamic regulatory landscape, with evolving data sovereignty and compliance requirements from Indian authorities. Infrastructure resilience remains a top priority, given the region’s susceptibility to extreme climatic conditions including seasonal monsoons and cyclones. Additionally, there is strong competition for technical talent and persistent demand for reliable power and connectivity solutions, requiring careful planning and rigorous vendor management to ensure 24/7 uptime and service excellence.

With our dedicated presence in Chennai since May 2022, we offer unparalleled market familiarity and hands-on technical proficiency across all facets of data centre operations. Our expert local team has a proven track record of supporting both domestic and international clients with timely maintenance, installations, emergency troubleshooting, and complex onsite support. Leveraging our extensive experience, we help clients efficiently deploy, operate, and safeguard their critical infrastructure in this fast-evolving market. Through our daily, responsive service model, we ensure that businesses can stay focused on growth, while we handle every aspect of their physical data centre needs in Chennai.