The Web Werks – Iron Mountain Data Centers (IMDC) joint venture, announced the inauguration of its data center in Navi Mumbai, MUM-2.
The MUM-2 is a Tier 3-designated data center that can support 10MVA of gross power. It is adjacent to the Web Werks Mumbai-1 DC in Navi Mumbai allowing customers to take advantage of the existing rich interconnection ecosystem. The data center enables access to Tier-1 carriers, 200+ ISPs, three of India’s largest peering exchanges.
Nikhil Rathi, CEO of Web Werks said: “Our existing data center in Mumbai is almost fully leased, and we see increased demand for our services from various customer segments. This demand will further be bolstered by the growing digitization, the rollout of the 5G network in India, and rising cloud adoption.”
“The opening of Iron Mountain and Web Werks’ first greenfield data center marks an important step in advancing our joint venture’s position as one of India’s leading data center providers,” said William L. Meaney, President and Chief Executive Officer, Iron Mountain.
The Web Werks – Iron Mountain Data Centers JV previously announced they have signed MoUs with the Karnataka and Tamil Nadu government to set up data centers in Bangalore and Hyderabad. The construction of the standalone data centers is nearing completion and the first data halls will be made available in the first half of 2023.
In 2022, Web Werks announced plans to invest in a new hyperscale data center in Noida. The Web Werks – Iron Mountain Data Centers JV will expand in existing markets of Mumbai, Pune and Noida, and also invest in new markets such as Chennai.
