CtrlS launches Google Cloud Interconnect services in Hyderabad, Delhi, Mumbai

Hyderabad-based CtrlS Datacenters on Monday announced the launch of Google Cloud Interconnect services in three cities – Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Delhi, which will allow its customers to establish direct and reliable connections to the cloud service provider. 

This collaboration also makes CtrlS Datacenters one of the first partners for Google Cloud Interconnect in Hyderabad, where the service has been launched for the first time, the data center firm said in a media statement. 

The Google Cloud Interconnect service will offer reduced latency and enhanced data transfer speeds, strengthen security, and increase agility, said CtrlS Datacenters. By bringing Google Cloud Interconnect to our state-of-the-art data centers, we're unlocking a world of possibilities for businesses across industries.

“This strategic partnership aligns perfectly with the vision of CtrlS Datacenters and Cloud4C to foster a vibrant cloud ecosystem in India, equipping businesses with the agility and innovation they need to thrive in the digital era,” said Sridhar Pinnapureddy, Founder & CEO, of CtrlS Group.

“By partnering with Google Cloud, we're bringing the power of the cloud closer to businesses nationwide, empowering them to unlock new possibilities and accelerate their digital journeys,” said Deb Deep Sengupta, President & Chief Revenue Officer, Cloud4C. 

Cloud4C is a CtrlS Datacenters group company, founded in 2014 with its global headquarters in Singapore. It serves 4000 clients across the globe, including 60 clients from the Fortune 500. It has partnerships with leading tech companies including SAP, Azure, AWS, Oracle, IBM, Intel, and Vodafone, among others. CtrlS Datacenter further said businesses in Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai, Lucknow, and Patna can leverage Google Cloud Interconnect through CtrlS Datacenters Cloud Connect services, and unlock new growth opportunities.
The Google Cloud Interconnect service will offer reduced latency and enhanced data transfer speeds, strengthen security, and increase agility, the company, said the company,

In October 2023, CtrlS Datacenters said it plans to invest $2 billion over the next six years to scale its operations and expand business, as the demand for data processing and cloud storage surges across major markets. 

The company's investment plan includes adding 350MW capacity across new and existing hyperscale and edge data centers in India and some Southeast Asian markets. It already has 12 data centers with 234MW capacity across seven Indian cities, namely Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bangalore, Noida, Lucknow and Patna.

CtrlS Datacenters has also committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2030. On that front, it is investing in 153MWp solar projects across three markets that will help generate 250,000MWh energy annually. The company also plans to invest in additional 300MWp projects by 2025. Furthermore, it plans to enhance its water conservation measures by deploying advanced water recycling technologies along with its goal of 100% usage of recycled water at all its data centers. The company also seeks to expand its workforce by over 1,000 new employees in the next six years. 

India has been a growing market for data centers, thanks to the high demand for data processing and storage in recent years. The country, the second-biggest internet market, already has data centers from all major big tech giants, including Amazon, Google, and Microsoft, as well as data centers from various local companies and state-owned entities. 

As per market research firm CareEdge Ratings, India's data center industry is on the brink of remarkable growth, with capacity expected to double in the next three years, from around 0.9 Gigawatts (GW) in 2023 to nearly 2GW in 2026. This additional capacity has created substantial investment prospects due to the estimated capex requirement of Rs 50,000 crore in the next three years, it said.

India currently holds a data center capacity share of only 3% globally despite generating 20% of the global data. Mobile data usage in India is the highest globally in terms of exabytes used per month. The ratings agency expects that data localization, tax incentives, and cost-saving incentives issued by the states will help attract robust investments.