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The Ultimate Guide to Data centers

A curated Indian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Data centers (DC).

What to know about Data centers

Data centers serve as the backbone of our digital world, housing the critical infrastructure that powers the internet, cloud services, and enterprise IT operations. They are pivotal in managing the ever-expanding volume of data generated across industries and consumers globally.

This collection of stories highlights the dynamic growth and technological innovations shaping data centers today. From expansions into emerging markets like Indonesia and Malaysia to the creation of AI-ready and sustainable campuses, data centers are evolving to meet increasing demands for performance, scalability, and environmental responsibility.

Readers will find insights into advancements in cooling technologies, energy efficiency, and the incorporation of renewable energy sources aimed at reducing carbon footprints. Moreover, the integration of AI and edge computing within data center architectures demonstrates how the industry adapts to modern workloads and latency-sensitive applications.

Security remains a critical theme, as data centers bolster defenses against cyber threats while ensuring compliance with emerging regulations. Partnerships between global tech firms and local providers underscore the importance of connectivity, interconnection, and hybrid cloud strategies in today’s data ecosystem.

Exploring these stories offers a comprehensive view of how data centers underpin digital transformation, drive innovation, and face challenges in sustainability, infrastructure expansion, and operational excellence.

Indian Data centers News

Regional stories with direct local relevance

Analyst Insights

Research and market analysis connected to Data centers

Expert Columns

Interviews

Interviews and video coverage from the network

Recent Data centers News

Schneider Electric promotes Sumati Sahgal for data centres
Cloud Services

Schneider Electric promotes Sumati Sahgal for data centres

Schneider Electric has elevated Sumati Sahgal to lead secure power and data centres in Greater India amid surging digital infrastructure demand.

Fri, 20th Mar 2026

Lexar blends AFA football tie-up with India expo push
IT Industry

Lexar blends AFA football tie-up with India expo push

Lexar will showcase AFA-branded storage at Convergence India 2026, tying Argentina's football fame to India's booming data demand.

Thu, 19th Mar 2026

Gorilla & Yotta to deploy USD $500m AI GPUs in India
Cloud Services

Gorilla & Yotta to deploy USD $500m AI GPUs in India

Gorilla and Yotta will deploy more than 5,000 AI GPUs in India, targeting USD $500m in revenue and backing the country's sovereign AI push.

Wed, 18th Mar 2026

Blue Cloud Softech wins nod for national ISP licence
Cloud Services

Blue Cloud Softech wins nod for national ISP licence

Blue Cloud Softech wins key LoI from India's DoT for a national ISP licence under the Unified Licence VNO framework, pending compliance steps.

Thu, 19th Feb 2026

Orient hit by supply strains, wins new digital deals
Network Infrastructure

Orient hit by supply strains, wins new digital deals

Orient Technologies' Q3 margins slump on chip shortages and a lost cloud client, even as fresh digital contracts and a new centre lift outlook.

Tue, 17th Feb 2026

Blue Cloud Softech to invest USD $1bn in India AI hubs
Public Sector

Blue Cloud Softech to invest USD $1bn in India AI hubs

Blue Cloud Softech plans India-wide AI-first data centre push, investing up to USD $1bn to build 800 MW of high-density, sovereign cloud capacity.

Wed, 11th Feb 2026

India budget boosts tech, data centres & MSME support
Cloud Services

India budget boosts tech, data centres & MSME support

India's Union Budget backs tech infrastructure, data centres and MSMEs, signalling policy continuity and long-term digital growth plans.

Wed, 4th Feb 2026

Ishan plans INR ₹300 crore boost to AI-ready network
Cloud Services

Ishan plans INR ₹300 crore boost to AI-ready network

Ishan unveils INR ₹300 crore plan to expand AI-ready networks, cloud and security platforms across metros and smaller Indian cities.

Wed, 28th Jan 2026

Nokia & Constl to build DWDM optical network in India
Optical Networking

Nokia & Constl to build DWDM optical network in India

Nokia and Constl will build a DWDM optical network across India, starting in Mumbai, to boost data-centre and cloud connectivity.

Mon, 26th Jan 2026

CapitaLand sells data centre stakes in INR ₹7.02bn deal
Hyperscale

CapitaLand sells data centre stakes in INR ₹7.02bn deal

CapitaLand India Trust to sell 20.2% stakes in three data centres to CapitaLand India Data Centre Fund for INR ₹7.02b to boost flexibility.

Tue, 13th Jan 2026

NetApp appoints Premalakshmi Ramakrishnan to lead India
Job moves

NetApp appoints Premalakshmi Ramakrishnan to lead India

NetApp names Premalakshmi Ramakrishnan to head India and SAARC, targeting accelerating demand for AI-ready data infrastructure.

Tue, 6th Jan 2026

India urged to assert data sovereignty amid foreign cloud risk
Data Protection

India urged to assert data sovereignty amid foreign cloud risk

India faces growing calls to boost data sovereignty by investing in local cloud infrastructure and reducing reliance on foreign providers amid national security concerns.

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025

Orient Technologies sees 22% revenue jump on project wins in Q2
Hyperscale

Orient Technologies sees 22% revenue jump on project wins in Q2

Orient Technologies posted a 22.25% revenue rise to INR ₹2.73 billion in Q2 FY26, driven by new cloud, digital transformation, and government contracts.

Fri, 14th Nov 2025

NetApp & Cisco unveil converged AI infrastructure for enterprise
Cloud Services

NetApp & Cisco unveil converged AI infrastructure for enterprise

NetApp and Cisco have launched a converged AI infrastructure, combining advanced storage and networking to boost enterprise AI performance and scalability.

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025

Google Cloud unveils USD $15 billion AI hub plans for India
Hyperscale

Google Cloud unveils USD $15 billion AI hub plans for India

Google Cloud will invest USD $15 billion to build its first AI hub in Visakhapatnam, enhancing India's digital infrastructure and AI capabilities by 2030.

Wed, 15th Oct 2025

Arrcus strengthens India focus with AI-ready networking push
IT Industry

Arrcus strengthens India focus with AI-ready networking push

Arrcus expands operations in India, boosting AI-ready networking solutions to support the nation's growing digital and AI infrastructure demands.

Thu, 9th Oct 2025

Techno Digital opens USD $175m AI-ready hyperscale data centre in Chennai
GIS

Techno Digital opens USD $175m AI-ready hyperscale data centre in Chennai

Techno Digital has opened a USD $175m 36MW AI-ready hyperscale data centre in Chennai, boosting digital infrastructure with sustainable, high-capacity facilities.

Thu, 28th Aug 2025

Tata Communications & AWS build AI-optimised network in India
Cloud Services

Tata Communications & AWS build AI-optimised network in India

Tata Communications and AWS are building India's largest AI-optimised network to connect key data centres in Mumbai, Hyderabad and Chennai for faster cloud services.

Fri, 25th Jul 2025

Varonis opens data centres in India for enhanced security
Data sovereignty

Varonis opens data centres in India for enhanced security

Varonis Systems has unveiled new data centres in India, aiming to enhance data security for its clients and support compliance with local regulations.

Thu, 27th Feb 2025

Astrikos rebrands to enhance enterprise AI solutions
Predictive analytics

Astrikos rebrands to enhance enterprise AI solutions

Astrikos.ai has unveiled its rebranding to enhance its role as a leader in global Enterprise Infra AI solutions, focusing on sustainability and intelligent growth.

Fri, 21st Feb 2025

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