Andhra minister Nara Lokesh lays foundation for Sify's Rs 1,500 crore AI edge data center in Vizag

Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh on Sunday laid the foundation for Sify Technologies' Rs 1,500 crore AI Edge Data Center and Open Cable Landing Station (CLS) here.

The 50-megawatt facility is being developed by Sify, a subsidiary of NASDAQ-listed Sify Technologies, on 3.6 acres of government-allotted land in Visakhapatnam.

"Lokesh laid the foundation for Sify Technologies' Rs 1,500 crore AI Edge Data Center and Open Cable Landing Station (CLS) in Visakhapatnam, marking a new era in digital infrastructure," a press release said.


The AI Edge Data Center and CLS are expected to position Vizag as "India's next global digital gateway," strengthening subsea connectivity and AI infrastructure. The project is projected to generate employment for over 1,000 people and enhance AI computing capacity at the edge level, the release added.

It is also expected to improve data exchange between India and Southeast Asian countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, and Thailand.

"The project marks a major step toward transforming North Andhra into a technology-driven region," the release quoted Lokesh as saying.

Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu expressed delight over another landmark investment for the state, boosting digital infrastructure and global connectivity through Sify Technologies' project.

The CM said the data center will drive digital innovation, create employment opportunities for youth, and strengthen Andhra Pradesh's position on the global technology and innovation map.

Naidu noted that the addition of the CLS will enhance international connectivity with Southeast Asia and beyond.

"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," the chief minister wrote on 'X'.