Top 5 Largest Data Centres in the World | 5 Points

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1. The Citadel Data Center (USA)

• Location: Tahoe Reno Industrial Center, Nevada, USA

• Owner: Switch

• Date of Establishment: 2016

• Initial Investment Cost: $1 billion (estimated)

• Initial Data Stored:

  • Enterprise data, cloud computing, and digital media

• Current Services:

  • Colocation, cloud infrastructure, and high-performance computing services

• Top Clients:

  • Amazon, Google, and Microsoft

• Current Valuation: $2.5 billion

• Running Cost: Estimated $50 million annually

• Size: 7.2 million sq. ft.

2. China Telecom Data Centre (China)

• Location: Guiyang, China

• Owner: China Telecom

• Date of Establishment: 2015

• Initial Investment Cost: $2 billion

• Initial Data Stored:

  • Government data, telecommunications, and cloud services

• Current Services:

  • Cloud computing, enterprise IT solutions, and big data analytics

• Top Clients:

  • Alibaba, Tencent, and Baidu

• Current Valuation: $3 billion

• Running Cost: Estimated $70 million annually

• Size: 6.3 million sq. ft.

3. Range International Information Hub (Hong Kong)

• Location: Tseung Kwan O Industrial Estate, Hong Kong

• Owner: Hutchison Telecommunications Hong Kong Holdings

• Date of Establishment: 2018

• Initial Investment Cost: $1.2 billion

• Initial Data Stored:

  • Financial services data, e-commerce, and government databases

• Current Services:

  • Data hosting, disaster recovery, and data analytics services

• Top Clients:

  • HSBC, Alibaba, and Google

• Current Valuation: $2.3 billion

• Running Cost: Estimated $60 million annually

• Size: 6 million sq. ft.

4. The Mega Data Center (Singapore)

• Location: Singapore

• Owner: Equinix

• Date of Establishment: 2019

• Initial Investment Cost: $1.5 billion

• Initial Data Stored:

  • Enterprise data and internet service provider infrastructure

• Current Services:

  • Colocation, cloud exchange, and data storage services

• Top Clients:

  • Microsoft, Facebook, and Oracle

• Current Valuation: $2.8 billion

• Running Cost: Estimated $65 million annually

• Size: 5 million sq. ft.

5. Yotta NM1 Data Center (India)

• Location: Greater Noida, India

• Owner: Yotta Infrastructure Solutions

• Date of Establishment: 2020

• Initial Investment Cost: $500 million

• Initial Data Stored:

  • Financial services, government data, and enterprise solutions

• Current Services:

  • Cloud hosting, managed services, and colocation services

• Top Clients:

  • ICICI Bank, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), and HDFC Bank

• Current Valuation: $1.2 billion

• Running Cost: Estimated $30 million annually

• Size: 4.5 million sq. ft.

How Many Data Centres Are There in the World?

• Global Data Centres: Approximately 8,000 data centers globally (2025).

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The information presented in this article is based on publicly available data and estimates. The figures for investment, valuation, and operational costs are subject to change and may vary based on market conditions, operational strategies, and technological advancements. The Profit India does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the data and encourages readers to conduct their own research for precise and up-to-date information.