ASTANA, Kazakhstan, March 18. Kazakhstan is launching a strategically important project to build hyperscale data centers (DCs) with the participation of foreign investors from Singapore—GK Hyperscale Ltd, Trend reports.
The corresponding resolution on the agreement with the investor has been signed by the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan, Olzhas Bektenov. In particular, the document provides for investment of 690 billion tenge ($1.38 billion) for the construction and operation of two DCs with a total IT capacity of 200 MW in the Akmolinsk and Karaganda regions.
“The government, through the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations, and Aerospace Industry, is actively involved in the implementation of the project, ensuring its integration into the national digital ecosystem, as well as creating regulatory conditions for the development of cloud technologies and high-performance computing (HPC). The creation of such centers will enable Kazakhstan to attract international technology giants such as Microsoft, Google, and Amazon, as well as companies working with big data and machine learning,” noted the press service of the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan.
Moreover, the project will be a driver of digital economy development, creating well-paid jobs and ensuring technological independence. It is expected that Kazakhstan will significantly increase the export of IT services, expand the presence of local IT companies in international markets, and strengthen its role in global digital ecosystems.
Thus, the launch of the DCs will strengthen the country’s position as a digital hub of Central Asia and create conditions for the growth of IT services exports. The first phase is scheduled to be launched in 2027, with full deployment of the DCs (data centers) by 2030.
GK Hyperscale Data Centers Pte. Ltd. is a Singapore-based company specializing in providing secure and scalable IT solutions, with a focus on data sovereignty and privacy. Their mission is to empower communities with data autonomy, ensuring a secure and independent digital future.
