Scala Data Centers (SMEXTP01) Data Center

Scala Data Centers is a leading Latin American platform for hyperscale data centers, offering a dual strategy through its facilities: HyperCore campuses for large-scale, energy-efficient construction, and HyperEdge locations utilizing prefabricated, rapidly deployable MiniPods for edge computing. This approach enables clients to enter new markets quickly and scale sustainably. The Datacenter boasts a significant presence, with a land portfolio of over 21 million square feet across 57 strategically located properties in Latin America, positioning its facilities near major cloud providers and submarine cable landing points for global connectivity.

The facility detailed in the data points, operational since 2023, has a Total Building Size of 142,133 sq.m. and a Fully Built-Out Power capacity of 7.1 MW, with 2 MW currently designated as Live Power. This capacity is part of Scala's extensive regional growth plan, which currently includes over 60MW of operational capacity across its Latin American data centers, with an additional 900MW under construction or planned for future development. The colocation services offered include Full Cabinets, Partial Cabinets, Shared Rackspace, Cages, and Build-to-Suit solutions.

Scala Data Centers is a leader in sustainability and efficiency in Latin America. The provider maintains the region's most efficient Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE), achieving an average PUE below 1.4 across its portfolio. A notable environmental achievement is the attainment of a Water Usage Effectiveness (WUE) of zero in its newer facilities, accomplished by employing air-cooling methods exclusively. The facilities are designed with fully redundant power systems, including UPS and backup generators, to ensure 24/7 operations, and utilize energy certified as 100% renewable.

Scala maintains a robust security posture, with the facility being certified as DSS PCI Compliant, demonstrating adherence to strict payment card industry security standards. The general security framework includes a commitment to the ANSI/TIA-942 Rated 3 standard, which is more comprehensive than a Tier III rating and covers strict criteria for location, security, and monitoring. Physical security typically involves layers of protection such as intelligent video surveillance, object recognition, multi-factor access control (e.g., magnetic cards and biometrics), and perimeter protection. For fire protection, facilities utilize advanced, fast, and reliable detection and suppression systems, often including clean agents and specialized solutions to protect sensitive IT equipment and ensure mission-critical data center operations.

The facility is carrier-neutral, with the provided data listing 1 Network provider active on-site, a number typically expanded through a carrier-neutral approach. Scala strategically places its centers near major cloud providers and submarine cable landing points to facilitate high-capacity connections to North America, Asia, Europe, and Africa. Interconnection services include Cross Connect, Metro Connect (between data centers), and access to the main cloud providers, offering a redundant backbone and high-capacity internet bandwidth solutions to meet diverse client connectivity demands.

The operational excellence and commitment to quality are validated by a comprehensive set of certifications. The facility is ISO27001 Certified (Information Security Management), ISO9001 Certified (Quality Management), ISO14001 Certified (Environmental Management), and ISO45001 Certified (Occupational Health and Safety). Additionally, it holds the ISAE3402 Type 1 Certified assurance standard, which attests to the proper audit and effectiveness of operational controls related to security and data center infrastructure.

Beyond core colocation services, the facility offers value-added options, including Remote Hands services, where a specialized local infrastructure team is available 24x7x365 to handle emergency and client requests. The construction model leverages the proprietary "One Scala Template" methodology for HyperCore campuses and prefabricated MiniPods for HyperEdge locations, ensuring fast, standardized, and repeatable deployment of state-of-the-art infrastructure.