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This development places Campinas and the state of São Paulo on the global data centre map.
Jobs and skills development, which could increase the total to 386 MW of IT capacity. This scale will enable the complex to accommodate powerintensive AI training, inference and cloud computing environments.
TERRANOVA said construction and installation would involve investment of more than US $ 500 million during the initial phase. Further expenditure is planned across subsequent implementation stages through 2029.
The company expects end customers to invest more in processors, servers and other technology equipment than TERRANOVA will spend on the site’ s core infrastructure. This additional investment could reinforce Campinas’ s position as a technology centre and attract suppliers, service providers and specialist talent.
Around 3,000 direct and indirect workers are expected to support construction at its peak. Once operational, Campus Campinas is forecast to employ approximately 650 specialised professionals within five years. TERRANOVA plans to work with local universities, research centres and training providers to develop expertise in data centre operations, energy, cooling, cloud infrastructure and AI computing, creating a sustainable regional talent pipeline.
Construction is expected to generate a significant short-term employment boost. At its peak, the programme will involve approximately 3,000 direct and indirect workers. The operational campus will require a smaller but highly specialised workforce, with around 650 professionals expected to work at the site within five years.
TERRANOVA intends to develop partnerships with universities, research centres and training institutions in the Campinas region. These collaborations will focus on preparing people for technical roles associated with data centre operations, energy systems, cooling infrastructure, cloud platforms and AI computing.
The initiative could help build a local pipeline of skilled professionals while connecting academic research with the requirements of a rapidly expanding sector. It may also create opportunities for graduates and experienced engineers as Brazil competes for a larger share of global digital infrastructure investment.
TERRANOVA develops and operates hyperscale data centres across Latin America, with initial activities in Brazil, Mexico and Chile. Its services include greenfield development, capacity expansion, colocation and managed services for hyperscale, AI and cloud customers. •
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