2010 – The company is born
Company is founded by Chris Torto (CEO) with a focus on the digital infrastructure industry
2012 – 1st Data Center
Opening of 1st Data Center in Brazil (Campinas, São Paulo).
Dedicated fiber optic network built in São Paulo Metro Area.
2014 – Expansion Phase
The company opens its 2nd Data Center in Brazil (Jundiaí, São Paulo).
Fiber Network expanded to 3,000 km.
2015 – Brazil's Largest
Opening of two more Data Centers in Brazil (Hortolândia, São Paulo and Fortaleza, Ceará).
Network connected to the submarine cable landing stations in Fortaleza.
Ascenty becomes Brazil’s largest data center company.
2017 – Sole Focus on infrastructure
Ascenty sells its managed services unit and becomes 100% focused on infrastructure and connectivity.
Company opens 4 new Data Centers in Brazil.
2018 - Joint venture with Digital Realty and Brookfiel
The world’s largest data center company –Digital Realty, together with Brookfield, become Ascenty’snew shareholders.
Accelerated growth plans as part of Digital Realty’s global platform.
Simultaneous construction of 8 new Data Centers and network expanded to 4,500 km.
2019 - Start of Expansion to Chile
Company opens 6 new Data Centers in Brazil.
Start of first construction in another Latin America country –Chile.
2020 - Expansion to Mexico and Strengthening interconnection in Brazil
7 Data Centers under construction: 3 in Brazil, 2 in Chile and 2 in Mexico.
Start of construction of dedicated fiber optic network in Mexico, set to launch in 2021.
Network connected to the submarine cable landing stations in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
2021 - Accelerated Growth
6 new Data Centers under construction and expansion in 6 existing Data Centers.
Launch of the fiber optic network in México.
Start of construction of fiber optic network in Chile.
2022 - Recognition
We started the operation of two Data Centres in Mexico 1 and 2, Chile 2, Hortolândia 5 and the construction of São Paulo 4.
We were certified, for the second consecutive year, as a 100% Carbon Neutral company.
We achieved 4 new certifications: 9001, 22301, 27701, 45001 and 37301.
2023 - Accelerated Growth
Started operations at São Paulo 4 data center.
The company is also ranked as a leader, for the fourth consecutive year, in the ISG Provider Lens 2023™ Colocation Services Quadrant in Brazil.
Ascenty is the leader in the Data Centre Colocation market in Latin America according to Frost & Sullivan report