New hyperscale contracts in Brazil to support US$1.2 billion of new investment for four new data centers in São Paulo region

Ascenty, a joint venture between Digital Realty and Brookfield Infrastructure and the leading data center and connectivity provider in Latin America, today announced the signing of 150 megawatts (MW) of new agreements with global technology companies to support the growing demand for next-generation AI and cloud deployments across the São Paulo region.  These contracts will drive US$1.2 billion of new data center investment to accelerate the expansion of the company’s artificial intelligence infrastructure in Brazil.

Ascenty will build four new hyperscale data centers. The plans include a new data center at the company’s existing Sumaré campus, which will represent the first facility in Latin America designed from the ground up to support large‑scale AI workloads. In addition, Ascenty is constructing its third large scale facility in Vinhedo and announces two additional data centers under development on the same campus. Each of these new data centers were designed to support global technology clients with high power density, liquid‑cooling requirements and advanced compute performance.

Together, the data centers are fully pre-leased on a long-term basis and total 150 megawatts (MW) – equivalent to more than 40% of all capacity built in the company’s 15‑year history – highlighting the explosive acceleration in demand for high‑density AI infrastructure.

“Artificial intelligence has driven a fundamental shift in the digital infrastructure market, and Ascenty is at the forefront of this new wave,” said Chris Torto, CEO of Ascenty. “We are building the infrastructure that will power the next generation of AI globally”.

Sumaré 3: the region’s first data center designed for AI from inception

Ascenty is constructing Sumaré 3, a next-generation facility designed from inception to support large-scale AI workloads.

Construction has already commenced, with initial delivery of Sumaré 3 scheduled for the second half of 2027. The site will deliver:

• 90 MW of initial capacity with an expansion phase of an additional 90 MW
• 48,000 m² of built area
• Deployment within an established campus with expansion-ready power and land

Sumaré 3 introduces a new regional benchmark for high-density infrastructure, incorporating:

• Direct-to-chip liquid cooling
• Closed-loop cooling architecture, minimizing operational water consumption
• Infrastructure optimized for extreme power density and advanced compute environments

The project is expected to generate approximately 600 jobs at peak construction and 120 permanent roles upon completion.

Vinhedo: a strategic campus expanding its relevance in cloud and AI

The Vinhedo campus, operational since 2019, is one of Ascenty’s most strategic locations for hyperscale cloud and enterprise deployments.

The new expansion at Vinhedo 2 and the construction of Vinhedo 3 will:

• Increase capacity from 50 MW to 80 MW at Vinhedo 2
• New facility with 90 MW of capacity at Vinhedo 3
• Be fully dedicated to AI workloads
• Reinforce Vinhedo’s role as a core hub for high-performance computing

The campus will support five large-scale operational data centers upon completion.

Together, Sumaré and Vinhedo form a high-capacity digital corridor in the Campinas region, one of Brazil’s most important technology ecosystems, combining robust power availability, dense fiber connectivity, and proximity to São Paulo’s enterprise and cloud demand.

São Paulo: a strategic campus expanding its relevance in cloud and AI

Ascenty also announced the construction of its sixth data center in São Paulo, further strengthening the company’s position as the leading digital infrastructure provider in Latin America.

The new facility will

• Increase capacity by 20 MW to support the growing demand for cloud and artificial intelligence workloads from hyperscale and enterprise customers in the region.

Global‑scale AI infrastructure with regional leadership

With this announcement, Ascenty strengthens its leadership in scaling digital infrastructure and artificial intelligence infrastructure in Brazil and Latin America.

The company operates or has under construction 40 data centers across Brazil, Chile, Mexico, and Colombia, interconnected through a 4,000 kilometer proprietary fiber‑optic network.

“Brazil is fortifying its position as one of the world’s key hubs for data center development and operations, and the most mature market in Latin America. This expansion reinforces the country’s strategic importance to our business,” said Torto.

High‑density power with efficiency and environmental commitment

As AI deployments scale, energy efficiency and sustainability are becoming critical differentiators.

Ascenty’s infrastructure is designed to address:

• Carbon-neutral certified operations
• Zero Water Usage Effectiveness (WUE) through closed-loop cooling systems
• Advanced designs balancing maximum compute density with energy efficiency

“Our objective is to deliver high-performance AI infrastructure without compromising sustainability,” said Torto. “This is a fundamental requirement for the next generation of digital infrastructure.”