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Starting gun for Central Asia data center race triggered
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Starting gun for Central Asia data center race triggered

The competition to establish data centers in Central Asia is growing, with Uzbekistan preparing to finish the initial phase of a Saudi Arabia-backed facility by the end of this year. This project, led by DataVolt, is part of a broader trend involving significant investments in digital infrastructure across the region. Meanwhile, Kazakhstan is advancing its own initiative supported by Nvidia, aiming to provide 125 megawatts of capacity by 2027. These developments highlight increasing interest in Central Asia's potential for technological growth and data storage capabilities.

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Starting gun for Central Asia data center race triggered

The competition to establish data centers in Central Asia is growing, with Uzbekistan preparing to finish the initial phase of a Saudi Arabia-backed facility by the end of this year. This project, led by DataVolt, is part of a broader trend involving significant investments in digital infrastructure across the region. Meanwhile, Kazakhstan is advancing its own initiative supported by Nvidia, aiming to provide 125 megawatts of capacity by 2027. These developments highlight increasing interest in Central Asia's potential for technological growth and data storage capabilities.

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