Key Players in the Data Center Industry in Brazil.¶
The Brazilian data center market is dynamic and growing, attracting significant investment and featuring a mix of global and local players. Identifying the top 10 players strictly by revenue is challenging based on the provided information, as specific revenue figures for individual companies operating in Brazil are not consistently available. The players below are listed based on their prominent mention in the provided context, their described scale of operations (capacity, number of facilities), and their strategic importance in the market, which generally correlates with revenue. STONEPEAK INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS is included as requested, with details on its role as a significant investor in the sector.
Key Players Table¶
| Player name and short description | Detailed profile | Relevant context information | Estimates of volumes | Estimates of revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascenty Largest provider of data center and connectivity services in Latin America. |
A joint venture between Brookfield Infrastructure Partners and Digital Realty. Operates 34 data center units in operation or under construction across Latin America, with 20 facilities located in Brazil. Extensive proprietary fiber optic network spanning 5,000 km. | Strategic hubs in São Paulo (116 MW capacity), Rio de Janeiro (8 MW), and Fortaleza (6 MW). Actively expanding capacity with new units under construction in São Paulo (Osasco, Sumaré). Serves both hyperscale and enterprise clients (65% enterprise). Vinhedo facility is noted as the largest data center in Brazil and Latin America. | 20 facilities in Brazil; 116 MW in São Paulo; 8 MW in Rio de Janeiro; 6 MW in Fortaleza. 5,000 km fiber network. | Specific revenue for Brazil not available. Market context: Brazilian colocation market ~US$ 2 billion in 2024, total market ~US$ 5 billion/year. [Reference to market size in text] |
| Equinix Global leader in digital infrastructure with a significant presence in Brazil. |
Provides colocation and interconnection services through data centers in strategic locations like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. Known for its dense ecosystem enabling direct connections to a variety of partners, including cloud providers and financial services. | Focus on interconnection (Platform Equinix) and providing a global platform for digital infrastructure deployment. Facilities in São Paulo offer large-scale colocation space. Offers managed services like Virtual Data Center. Operates with a carrier-neutral policy. | Number of facilities/specific capacity in MW for Brazil not explicitly detailed in provided text, but noted as having facilities in SP and RJ. | Specific revenue for Brazil not available. Market context: Brazilian colocation market ~US$ 2 billion in 2024, total market ~US$ 5 billion/year. [Reference to market size in text] |
| Scala Data Centers Prominent hyperscale data center platform in Latin America, headquartered in Brazil. |
Supports cloud service providers and large corporations with colocation and connectivity services designed for scalability and flexibility. Undertaking significant expansion projects in Brazil. Secured US$ 500 million in funding in late 2024 to accelerate expansion. | Major planned campus in Eldorado do Sul, RS ("Scala AI City") with potential investment up to US$ 50 billion over two decades, initial phase valued at R$ 3 billion (US$ 544 million) for 54 MW, focusing on high-performance computing and AI. Emphasizes sustainability, leveraging hydroelectric energy. | Planned initial phase capacity of 54 MW in Rio Grande do Sul. Specific current operational capacity not detailed per location beyond market context. | Specific revenue for Brazil not available. Market context: Brazilian colocation market ~US$ 2 billion in 2024, total market ~US$ 5 billion/year. [Reference to market size in text] |
| Cirion Operates data centers and provides colocation services across Latin America, including Brazil. |
Operates data centers in 7 countries across Latin America. Facilities in Brazil are located in Curitiba and Rio de Janeiro. Provides colocation services, including high-density options. Offers an extensive ecosystem with over 4,900 interconnections. Carrier-neutral policy. | Data centers serve hyperscalers, service providers, and enterprises. Designed to meet growing demands of AI workloads, offering advanced cooling and support for high-performance GPUs. Connects global hyperscalers to local businesses. | Number of facilities/specific capacity in MW for Brazil not explicitly detailed, but has facilities in Curitiba and RJ. Offers over 4,900 interconnections across LatAm. | Specific revenue for Brazil not available. Market context: Brazilian colocation market ~US$ 2 billion in 2024, total market ~US$ 5 billion/year. [Reference to market size in text] |
| ODATA Important player operating data centers in Brazil and other Latin American countries. |
Operates data centers and is considered an important player in the Brazilian market. Focused on expanding its footprint in Latin America. | Has ongoing projects for expansion in Brazil (Rio de Janeiro) and other regions, demonstrating commitment to market growth. Among the key companies operating in the Brazilian data center market. [Reference in text mentions ODATA as key player] | Specific number of facilities or capacity in MW for Brazil not explicitly detailed in provided text, but noted as having facilities and expansion projects in RJ. [Reference in text mentions ODATA as key player] | Specific revenue for Brazil not available. Market context: Brazilian colocation market ~US$ 2 billion in 2024, total market ~US$ 5 billion/year. [Reference to market size in text] |
| HostDime Global Provider of colocation services in Brazil. |
Mentioned as a major provider of colocation services in the Brazilian market. Offers colocation as a service providing physical space, power, cooling, and security for clients' IT equipment. | Focuses on offering colocation services and the benefits associated with it, such as leveraging robust data center infrastructure and high availability guarantees. [16, Reference in text mentions HostDime as key player] | Specific number of facilities or capacity in MW for Brazil not explicitly detailed in provided text. [Reference in text mentions HostDime as key player] | Specific revenue for Brazil not available. Market context: Brazilian colocation market ~US$ 2 billion in 2024, total market ~US$ 5 billion/year. [Reference to market size in text] |
| Tivit IT services company offering data center and cloud services in Brazil. |
Provides a range of IT services, including data center services, cloud computing models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), and managed IT services. | Listed as a company offering data center and IT services to clients in Brazil. Portfolio extends beyond just infrastructure to include broader IT management. [Reference in text mentions Tivit as key player] | Specific number of facilities or capacity in MW for Brazil not explicitly detailed in provided text. [Reference in text mentions Tivit as key player] | Specific revenue for Brazil not available. Market context: Brazilian colocation market ~US$ 2 billion in 2024, total market ~US$ 5 billion/year. [Reference to market size in text] |
| Embratel Major telecommunications company providing data center and IT services in Brazil. |
A significant telecommunications company that also offers data center and a variety of IT services to the market. | Mentioned as a player providing data center and IT services. Likely leverages its extensive telecommunications network infrastructure to offer integrated solutions. [Reference in text mentions Embratel as key player] | Specific number of facilities or capacity in MW for Brazil not explicitly detailed in provided text. [Reference in text mentions Embratel as key player] | Specific revenue for Brazil not available. Market context: Brazilian colocation market ~US$ 2 billion in 2024, total market ~US$ 5 billion/year. [Reference to market size in text] |
| EVEO Provider specializing in managed colocation services in Brazil. |
Offers managed colocation services, combining the benefits of colocation with outsourced IT management and support. | Specializes in providing managed colocation, allowing clients to host their equipment in a data center facility while the provider handles certain operational tasks. | Specific number of facilities or capacity in MW for Brazil not explicitly detailed in provided text. | Specific revenue for Brazil not available. Market context: Brazilian colocation market ~US$ 2 billion in 2024, total market ~US$ 5 billion/year. [Reference to market size in text] |
| STONEPEAK INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS Infrastructure investment firm active in the Brazilian data center sector. |
Listed as a notable player in the market. Involved in significant investment activities within the sector through partnerships. | Involved in a new joint venture with Alianza planning to invest R$ 2 billion in data center assets through sale and leaseback and built-to-suit contracts, with a focus on hyperscale operators. Its role is primarily as a financial investor in infrastructure projects, not a direct operator providing data center services to end clients. | R$ 2 billion planned investment via a joint venture with Alianza. This represents investment volume, not operational capacity (MW) or number of facilities. | Specific revenue derived from its data center related investments in Brazil is not available. Its revenue model is based on investment returns, different from service providers. [Reference to market size in text] |
Note: The ranking in this table is based on the perceived market scale and prominence of the players as described in the provided text, not on specific, available revenue figures for each entity in Brazil, which were not present in the source material. Individual revenue estimates are not available in the provided text.
References¶
- Todos os Data Centers que serão lançados em 2024 - DCD - Data Center Dynamics. https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/pt/opiniao/todos-os-data-centers-que-serao-lancados-em-2024/
- Colocation - Cirion Brasil. https://www.cirion.com/pt/data-center/colocation/
- Colocation Em Data Center: Conheça Os Benefícios - HostDime. https://www.hostdime.com.br/blog/colocation-em-data-center-conheca-os-beneficios/
- Data Center - Cirion Brasil. https://www.cirion.com/pt/data-center/
- Colocation Gerenciado - EVEO. https://www.eveo.com.br/data-center-colocation/colocation-gerenciado/
- GIC e Alianza vão investir R$ 2 bi em data centers - Metro Quadrado. https://www.metrom2.com.br/gic-e-alianza-vao-investir-r-2-bi-em-data-centers/
- Destaque: datacenters da Ascenty em desenvolvimento na América Latina - BNamericas. https://www.bnamericas.com/pt/noticias/destaque-datacenters-da-ascenty-em-desenvolvimento-na-america-latina
- Data centers em São Paulo | Provedor premium de colocation e ponto de troca de tráfego de internet fornecidos pela Equinix. https://www.equinix.com/br/data-centers/americas/brazil/saopaulo
- Scala Data Centers revela que seguirá investindo em São Paulo - DCD. https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/pt/noticias/scala-data-centers-revela-que-seguira-investindo-em-sao-paulo/
- Vinhedo: conheça o maior Data Center do Brasil e América Latina - Ascenty. https://ascenty.com/blog/vinhedo-maior-data-center-brasil-america-latina/
- Scala estima US$ 50 bi para complexo de datacenter no Rio Grande do Sul - BNamericas. https://www.bnamericas.com/pt/noticias/scala-estima-us-50-bi-para-complexo-de-datacenter-no-rio-grande-do-sul
- Scala Data Centers capta R$ 3 bilhões para acelerar infraestruturas de IA na América Latina | Startupi. https://startupi.com.br/2024/09/scala-data-centers-capta-r-3-bilhoes-para-acelerar-infraestruturas-de-ia-na-america-latina/
- Estudo sobre o Mercado de Data Centers no Brasil. (Source URL not available - based on description)
- Tamanho do mercado de data center no Brasil e análise de participação - Mordor Intelligence. (Source URL not available - based on description)
- Data Center Services | green4T. https://green4t.com/servicos/data-center-services/
- ABDI - Data Centers - Agência Brasileira de Desenvolvimento Industrial. https://abdi.org.br/estudo/data-centers/