Ascenty Provides Infrastructure and Connectivity for Magalu Cloud
The infrastructure spans four data centers located in the Southeast and Northeast regions of Brazil and includes IP Bandwidth connectivity.
To support the digital transformation of Brazil’s retail sector, Magalu Cloud —a cloud computing services platform—has partnered with Ascenty for data center infrastructure and connectivity. This collaboration enables Magalu Cloud to double its internet traffic bandwidth and increase its computing capacity by 2.5 times.
“We’re proud to support Magalu Cloud. They are currently the largest Brazilian cloud provider, a rapidly growing company that adds tremendous value to our operations. Their trust in us is a testament to our readiness to support large-scale operations,” says Pablo Neves, Executive Sales Manager at Ascenty.
With 26 distribution centers across the country, serving a network of over 1,300 stores in 21 states—including Magalu-owned stores and kiosks in franchised outlets—Magalu Cloud was seeking a reliable partner to meet the increasing demand for high-performance, scalable infrastructure to support the rapid expansion of its public cloud in Brazil.
“The company was selected based on its ability to deliver modular and scalable infrastructure, proactive technical support, high-capacity connections, recognized security certifications, and a commitment to sustainability—factors that align with the values and expansion strategy of Magalu Cloud,” explains Marcelo Corbani, Head of Technology at Magalu Cloud.
The partnership began in 2021 with a single cage used for proof-of-concept validation. The next phase involved deploying a multi-zone architecture with three additional cages across three other Ascenty data centers. This service expansion coincided with the growth of Magalu Cloud’s public cloud offering in the Brazilian market, which included onboarding more than 300 corporate clients and launching three product cycles.
“Ascenty’s infrastructure enables scalable service delivery to meet the fast-growing demands of large companies like Magalu Cloud,” emphasizes Neves.
Connectivity is another key area where Ascenty supports the company. Ascenty provides IP Bandwidth links interconnecting all data centers, along with connections to the IX.BR Point of Presence (PoP) for peering. These connections ensure improved performance and low latency for critical applications, as well as high availability to meet stringent SLA standards. These elements are essential to maintaining the service quality and high reliability Magalu Cloud aims to deliver.
ESG and Data Sovereignty
In 2022, Magalu committed to powering all its units with renewable energy, a key factor in choosing Ascenty as a partner. “Many of our clients choose Ascenty partly because our ESG initiatives align with theirs. Ascenty is a carbon-neutral company, powered by 100% certified renewable energy, and our data centers operate without water consumption, using closed-loop chilled water systems,” Neves adds.
Ascenty also offers world-class infrastructure located in Brazil, ensuring Magalu remains compliant with data sovereignty regulations. “Data sovereignty, combined with social and environmental responsibility, is central to Magalu’s strategy—and these values are shared by both companies,” explains the Magalu Cloud executive.
Expansion Plans
Magalu Cloud plans to continue expanding its infrastructure in a modular fashion, with ongoing support from Ascenty. “We also consider Ascenty for future opportunities, as we believe they are well-positioned to add value to our projects,” says Corbani.
Ascenty is committed to supporting Magalu Cloud’s mission of digitalizing Brazilian retail, sustaining its exponential growth. “Together, we are planning and preparing for Magalu Cloud’s future needs,” Neves concludes.
