Nepal’s BLC and India’s Yotta Data Services partner to build Nepal’s First Supercloud Data Center

Kathmandu: Yotta Data Services (Yotta), India’s leading end-to-end Digital Transformation service provider, has announced a JV with BLC Holding Pvt Ltd (BLC), a diversified entity, encompassing manufacturing and services to build a state-of-the-art facility, in Ramkot, near Kathmandu, Nepal.

The announcement of this data center marks the debut of Yotta in Nepal and progresses the company’s mission to provide digital services in the Indian subcontinent’s high-growth markets.

          Highlights

• To be built in Ramkot, near Kathmandu, the national capital, it will be the country’s first supercloud data center facility.
• The purpose-built facility “K1” will offer a full stack of Cloud, managed IT, and Cyber security services, to store and process, data and applications for a variety of use cases including AI models and enterprise applications.

This strategic joint venture is a unique partnership between BLC and Yotta. BLC brings a deep understanding of the local landscape, regulatory nuances, and valuable local relationships, including its network of enterprise customers.

The infusion from Yotta brings global expertise, international standards, best practices, advanced technology, and access to a wider market including hyperscale and enterprise customers across its vast platform. Yotta has a portfolio of five large datacentres, two of which, at Navi Mumbai and Great Noida are part of hyperscale campuses.

With an outlay of multi-million dollars, this facility will offer up to 4 MW of critical IT load and is expected to be completed within the next 24 months.

K1 will set a new precedent and industry benchmarks:

• With an overall capacity of up to 4MW critical IT load and enable both enterprises and hyperscale customers to future-proof their expansion options in the region.
• Built as per Tier III standards, K1 will be one of the largest data centers and the first supercloud data center in Nepal.
  The purpose-built data center will be constructed with a modular design ensuring industry-leading uptime, reliability, scalability, and flexibility to customers.
• As per the standards set by ISO 14000 & ISO 50000, the data center will confirm with world-class environmental & energy efficiency policies.
• The facility will have highly reliable power supported by dual high-voltage substations.
• The facility will be carrier-neutral with a dense network through three diverse fiber entry paths and other customized connectivity options for customers.
• The data center will be highly focused on information security and data privacy as per the standards set by ISO 27000, PCI-DSS, & SOC2/3.

Designed to meet the most demanding digital needs, K1 will be a secure facility by seamlessly integrating advanced security, high-performance infrastructure, unmatched connectivity, and steadfast sustainability.

‘Yotta’s expertise in managing data centers at the utmost standards and its dedication to constructing a hyperscale platform grounded in accountable, reliable, and reproducible methodologies resonates harmoniously with BLC’s proven track record in local operations. We are poised to establish a top-tier data center in the region. This strategic collaboration not only expands our vital market reach but also enables us to provide state-of-the-art technologies, assisting businesses in establishment and growth, all while ensuring regulatory compliance,’ said, Sunil Gupta, Co-Founder & CEO, of Yotta Data Services.

K1 brings forth a suite of key features, ranging from advanced data security and customized business solutions to an indigenous hyperscale cloud offering, state-of-the-art infrastructure, cybersecurity expertise, seamless integration with managed IT services, 24/7 customer support, cost optimization, and a competitive edge. These attributes underscore Yotta & BLC’s commitment to providing a comprehensive and innovative data center solution.

Megha Chaudhary, Managing Director, BLC said ‘The proposed K1 facility will not just be a data center; we’re creating an ICT ecosystem that drives local and global growth. This initiative features a state-of-the-art data center, designed for global hyper-scalers and AI/ML development. It’ll generate jobs from construction to high-tech operations, empowering Nepal’s workforce and positioning us as a key player in global tech.’

She added, ‘By partnering with Yotta we are strategically positioned to meet the volume and scale requirements while simultaneously delivering the premium, super high availability needs of hyper scalers, enterprises, and government alike. This partnership will also emphasize the much-needed local participation and control, thus addressing data sovereignty concerns.’

This announcement comes shortly after Yotta introduces its cloud offerings – Shakti Cloud and Yntraa. Fueled by NVIDIA’s leading GPUs, Shakti Cloud stands as India’s swiftest AI-HPC supercomputer, providing advanced GPU computing infrastructure along with Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS).

Meanwhile, Yntraa emerges as a homegrown hyperscale cloud platform comparable to its global counterparts, boasting a comprehensive array of products and services. K1 will also become the second planned data center for Yotta within the subcontinent and outside India, joining the data center project in the Dhaka Hyperscale Data Center Park in Hi-Tech City, Gazipur, Bangladesh.

About Yotta Data Services

Yotta Data Services is a new-age digital transformation service provider offering cloud, GPUs, data center hosting, connectivity, and cybersecurity services; cyber-workspaces; managed applications; and a range of managed IT services. Yotta operates its cloud regions at its hyperscale data center parks in Panvel (Navi Mumbai) and Greater Noida (Delhi NCR). Yotta’s Cloud is also Meity empanelled (VCC and GCC). The company has launched India’s fastest AI-HPC supercomputer, “Shakti Cloud,” and plans to launch its open source-based, feature-rich hyperscale cloud, “Yntraa,” in Q2 2024.

The company’s first data center, the Yotta NM1 data center in Panvel, part of a mammoth 600 MW DC campus, was acknowledged as APAC’s best data center by Data Cloud Global Awards in 2021 and 2023. It is also the world’s second-largest Uptime Institute-certified Tier-IV facility. Yotta Greater Noida DC Park, launched in October 2022, is a 180 MW campus, the largest in North India. It recently announced its new cloud data center, G1, in the International Financial Services Center (IFSC) zone of Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

Yotta has won numerous accolades and certifications, including RBI’s cyber security framework and localization framework, ISO27017 for protection of personal information in the public cloud, ISO 27701 for Privacy Information Management (PIMS), PCI-DSS, SOC2-Type 2, and SOC3. For more information, one can visit www.yotta.com.

About BLC

With a legacy spanning over 140 years, BLC embodies a tradition of socially responsible business practices deeply entrenched in Nepal’s cultural heritage. From its origins in the textile trade, BLC has grown into a multifaceted enterprise, embracing both manufacturing and service sectors. At the heart of BLC lie four core values: integrity, excellence, collaboration, and empathy. These values serve as guiding stars, illuminating its path toward innovation and meaningful societal contributions.

BLC oversees a diverse array of enterprises, ranging from agro-business to community development, all aimed at enriching Nepalese society. They have been at the forefront of various industries including Healthcare, FMCG, and Agriculture through esteemed entities such as Norvic International Hospital, Shree Pashupati Biscuit Industries, and CGNS Seeds, among others.

Its commitment is unwavering in the pursuit of excellence, and the group continuously strives to deliver pioneering services and products that redefine industry benchmarks. The group is dedicated to maintaining its leadership position, consistently pushing boundaries, and exploring new horizons of innovation. Equally paramount is its dedication to nurturing our employees and fostering societal prosperity, as it forges a path towards a brighter tomorrow for all. For more information, one can visit www.blconglomerate.com.