NTT DATA, Neysa To Build INR 10,500 Cr AI Data Centre In Hyderabad

SUMMARY

The tripartite agreement was formalised during Telangana chief minister Revanth Reddy’s visit to Tokyo

The upcoming unit will feature a 400 MW data centre cluster along with 25,000 GPUs

This project will combine NTT DATA’s “global data centre leadership” and Neysa’s AI acceleration platform

Japanese IT business service giant NTT DATA and AI cloud company Neysa Networks have inked a pact with the Telangana government to set up an INR 10,500 Cr AI data centre cluster in Hyderabad.

The tripartite agreement was formalised during Telangana chief minister Revanth Reddy’s visit to Tokyo.

The upcoming unit will feature a 400 MW data centre cluster, designed to host the country’s most powerful AI supercomputing infrastructure with 25,000 GPUs.

This project will combine NTT DATA’s “global data centre leadership” and Neysa’s AI acceleration platform.

Besides, it will run on a mix of grid and renewable energy (up to 500 MW) along with advanced technologies, including liquid immersion to adhere to ESG standards.

The AI campus will also encourage partnerships with Telangana’s academic institutions to bolster the state’s digital public infrastructure mission.

“Telangana offers policy stability, strategic location advantages, reliable and high-quality electric power, skilled talent, and quick clearances through our single-window system to foster critical AI infrastructure and make the state a leader in AI-related digital services,” said Reddy.

Besides, the meeting saw participation from senior executives of NTT DATA and Neysa Networks, Telangana CMO’s official X handle posted.

Telangana’s Push For AI

The move aligns with Telangana’s vision to become the AI capital of India. The state has been taking several initiatives to establish its position as the potential AI hub in the country.

Earlier this year, tech giant Google partnered with the Telangana government to set up an AI accelerator in Hyderabad with an aim to support startups and serve sectors like agriculture, mobility, education, sustainability and governance.

This came at the back of Google’s rival Microsoft launching an 11 lakh sq ft R&D facility in the city.

Last year, the state also collaborated with Meta to scale up e-governance and citizen services while leveraging AI.

During the Global AI Summit 2024 held in Hyderabad, Telangana’s IT minister said that the government signed 26 MoUs with private players, including academic institutions, big tech companies, startups, and non-profit organisations to establish the state as an AI superpower.