The Argentinian arm of Latin American telco Claro has announced plans to build a data center in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
First reported by DPL News, the build will see an investment of $30 million during the first stage.
Located at 77 Brasil Street, the data center is forecast to span 1,300 sqm (14,000 sq ft). Other specifications have not yet been shared, although the company said it will be one of the largest modular data centers in the capital.
The facility also features an integrated monitoring system allowing it to be operated remotely.
Construction has already begun and is expected to be completed by 2026.
Julio Porras Zadik, CEO at Claro Argentina, said: “This milestone demonstrates Claro’s commitment to continue providing quality services to our users with the highest standards in terms of sustainability.”
Claro is a subsidiary of Mexican telecom América Móvil. The company has units in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, and Uruguay.
Claro currently has at least four data centers in operation; one in Santiago, Chile; one in Bogata, Columbia; one in Lima, Peru; and one existing facility in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Cirion, Actis, EdgeConneX, Gigared, and Telecom Argentina also have a presence in Buenos Aires.
