Sterling and Wilson Private Ltd, a Shapoorji Pallonji Group Company, and one of India’s leading engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) companies, announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Data Volt Information Technology Company of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, a sustainable data center developer and operator with interests in worldwide emerging markets. The MOU intends to develop and construct data centers in accordance with the highest international standards in their respective countries.

The MoU was signed by leaders of both companies on the sidelines of Indo-Saudi business during the G20 Summit in New Delhi, India. This collaboration was formalized on September 11, 2023, immediately following the Group of 20 (G20) Summit held in New Delhi, India, as part of an initiative to strengthen bonds between India and Saudi Arabia.

The data centers will leverage DataVolt’s expertise in project development along with Sterling and Wilson’s unparalleled experience in designing and building large-scale DCs that are sustainable and future-ready for hyperscalers, colocation players, telcos, and enterprise customers. Both companies have a proven track record of integrating advanced technology and sustainable practices seamlessly.

DataVolt is developing and operating future-ready, innovative, and environmentally conscious data centers for a connected world. As part of the Vision Invest group, DataVolt has ample expertise in developing and operating renewable power, computing, networking, cooling, and water treatment, and reusing critical infrastructure. DataVolt integrates advanced technologies and sustainable practices in its data centers.

Sterling and Wilson commenced Data Centre services in 2015 and, in a short span of time, have emerged as one of India’s leading Data Centre EPC players in the sector. It has executed 20+ DC projects with a total IT load of over 60 MW in India and international markets, with leading players like Telecom Egypt and MainOne (an Equinix company). The company is currently executing projects in India, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Honored to collaborate with DataVolt for deploying data centers in strategic markets, Prasanna Sarambale, CEO, Data Centre Business, Sterling and Wilson Pvt Ltd, said, “With this important partnership, we look forward to creating additional DC capacity and be part of realizing DataVolt’s vision of promoting a knowledge-based economy, job opportunities, and strengthening the technology sector. This is an important milestone for our business, and we are excited for this new journey. Data centers are key to support business’ growth trajectory, adopt digital technologies, and enable new business models. At Sterling and Wilson, we have a proven track record of delivering complex EPC projects and are confident that we can deliver state-of-the-art data centres that will meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and sustainability.”

Similarly, Rajit Nanda, CEO, DataVolt, commented, “Through this strategic alliance with Sterling and Wilson, DataVolt is poised to revolutionize the data center industry. We are dedicated to pioneering sustainable solutions that not only drive efficiency but also prioritize environmental stewardship.”

For more information: www.sterlingandwilson.com, www.data-volt.com