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Scala Data Centers expands its footprint in Brazil with the construction of two hyperscale data centers
Scala Data Centers , the sustainable hyperscalable data center platform , has begun the construction of two new data centers in Brazil , SP4 and SP5 .
These are strategically located in the heart of the company ’ s complex in the city of Barueri , in the state of Sao Paulo .
Designed to reach a total capacity of 18MW , SP4 will be the largest vertical data center in Latin America and Scala ’ s second greenfield project . SP4 is being built to meet the hyperscale market demand and has already committed 100 % of its capacity to a single cloud provider . In addition , SP5 has a total capacity of 9MW and has also been designed to meet the demands of the single-tenant market .
Expected to be operational by April and September of 2022 , respectively , SP4 and SP5 are part of Scala ’ s campus strategy , which consists of world-class engineering and infrastructure operations to accommodate the long-term growth of customers ’ IT environment , with the option of customization and a proven record of delivery and availability .
Characterized by carrier neutrality , the Scala campus offers high connectivity , broad access to telecommunication companies , and offers different routes for dark fiber and underground infrastructure in the condominium , providing full management in a private environment .
SP4 and SP5 are being built under the management of Scala ’ s Center of Excellence in Engineering ( CoE ), an unprecedented initiative in the Latin America market . The CoE is responsible for the entire design and construction chain of the company ’ s data centers , which brings more control , visibility to projects and greater scalability .
In this sense , Scala ’ s data centers have a new logistical and distribution approach , which privileges the strategic acquisition of critical equipment – such as chillers and generators – in advance and jointly .
Following the footsteps of SP3 – a singletenant data center inaugurated in the Tamboré ( SP ) complex in August of 2021 – SP4 and SP5 follow the same strict specifications of the ANSI / TIA-942-B rated 3 certification , which attests to parameters from electrical , mechanical , telecom , architecture , and security to data center construction and design . The certification is unprecedented among colocation operators in Latin America .
Another area where both , SP4 and SP5 , are pioneering refers to the sustainability aspects of these projects , a point of emphasis for Scala since its foundation . The construction of SP4 and SP5 follows the parameters of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design ( LEED ) certification from the initial stages of demolition and not just from the construction stage .
As a result , Scala provides developments with an additional layer of traceability to the certification aimed at green buildings . In terms of energy , SP4 and SP5 have already guaranteed 100 % renewable and certified energy , agreed through strategic and longterm contracts .
“ SP4 and SP5 reflect Scala ’ s commitment to support the growth of its customers ’ IT infrastructure . Such projects propel our growth by constantly evolving through the adoption of cutting-edge technologies and innovative processes of our robust platform ,” said Marcos Peigo , CEO and Cofounder of Scala .
In addition to on-going investments , Scala has planned the construction of SP6 , a mega site in its Tamboré complex , and new campuses in Campinas and Jundiaí , Sao Paulo , which add up to a total capacity of around 300MW . In other parts of Latin America , Scala also has plans to expand its footprint in strategical locations in Mexico , Chile and Colombia . p
SP4 WILL BE THE LARGEST VERTICAL DATA CENTER IN LATIN AMERICA AND SCALA ’ S SECOND GREENFIELD PROJECT .
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