What Ascenty does

Ascenty is the largest data center and connectivity platform in Latin America, operating 40 facilities (27 operational, 13 under development) across Brazil, Chile, Mexico, and Colombia. The company offers a full-stack colocation portfolio spanning dedicated data centers, rows of racks, data halls, and secure cages, all backed by a 100% infrastructure availability SLA that is unique in the Latin American market. Connectivity services include direct private connections to AWS, Azure, Oracle, IBM, and Google Cloud (Cloud Connect); the AICX content exchange; IX.Br/PIX internet exchange presence in São Paulo, Campinas, and Fortaleza; DWDM and MPLS networks; dark fiber; and disaster recovery across a 4,000+ km proprietary fiber-optic backbone with three submarine cable landing station integrations. Supporting managed services include Smart Hands technical support, work areas, disaster recovery, and implementation/migration consulting.

Ascenty is controlled through a joint venture between Digital Realty (49%, per disclosed ownership commentary; majority owner Brookfield Infrastructure Partners retains controlling interest), established in 2018, combining Digital Realty's global PlatformDIGITAL/ServiceFabric ecosystem and operational expertise with Brookfield's infrastructure capital and renewable energy development capabilities. The company maintains over 200 certifications including Tier III Design/Facility, ANSI/TIA-942-C Rated 3, ISO 27001/27701, PCI-DSS, SOC, LGPD compliance, and Carbono Neutro status since 2020, with 100% renewable energy contracts via Casa dos Ventos beginning 2027. Active capacity reached 165.4 MW by end-2025, with São Paulo facilities at 98.8% occupancy.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring multi-year colocation contracts priced on rack space, power density, and connectivity requirements (not publicly disclosed), complemented by subscription connectivity services and managed/professional service fees. Go-to-market combines a direct enterprise field sales force targeting regulated industries, hyperscale clients, telecom operators, and government entities with channel partnerships through major hyperscalers (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Oracle, IBM), Dell and HPE hardware integrators, the Digital Realty global sales platform, and the Vertical Data reseller agreement for AI workloads. End markets span Brazil, Chile, Mexico, and Colombia with announced forward capacity expansion of an additional 150 MW across Brazil to meet AI workload demand.

Name

Ascenty

Legal name

Ascenty Data Centers e Telecomunicações S.A.

Website

https://ascenty.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Ascenty is the largest data center and connectivity platform in Latin America, operating 40 carrier-neutral facilities across Brazil, Chile, Mexico, and Colombia with 4,000+ km of proprietary fiber network, serving regulated enterprises, hyperscalers, and telecom operators with colocation, cloud connectivity, and AI infrastructure.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Data Center Colocation and Connectivity Services

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518), Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Cabling, Fiber & Structured Connectivity (HDABAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Power Distribution & Switchgear (UPS, PDUs, Busway) (HDABAKAA), Edge Data Center Power & Energy Systems (UPS, Batteries, Microgrids) (HDABAOAG), Network Resilience & High Availability Services (Redundancy, Failover) (BPAEAEAL)

Keywords

• Data center colocation
• Carrier-neutral connectivity
• Cloud connectivity services
• Enterprise infrastructure hosting
• Fiber optic networking

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Colocation Services: Core revenue stream from renting physical data center space (racks, rows, data halls, cages, dedicated data centers) to enterprise customers. Revenue is recurring based on space contracted, power density, and contract term. Customers include hyperscale clients, enterprises, and government entities across Brazil, Chile, Mexico, and Colombia.
2. Connectivity and Network Services: Revenue from fiber network services including Lan to Lan, MPLS, DWDM, dark fiber, last-mile connectivity, internet exchange access, and submarine cable connectivity. These services complement colocation and drive additional recurring revenue from network infrastructure.
3. Managed and Professional Services: Additional services including Smart Hands technical support, disaster recovery solutions, work areas, data center implementation and migration services. These services enhance stickiness and create upsell opportunities within the colocation customer base.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Ascenty operates a carrier-neutral data center and connectivity platform spanning 40 facilities across Brazil, Chile, Mexico, and Colombia, interconnected by 4,000+ km of proprietary fiber. Its core products are colocation (dedicated data centers, rows of racks, data halls, and cages) backed by a 100% SLA availability guarantee, paired with a connectivity ecosystem (ServiceFabric, Cloud Connect to major hyperscalers, AICX, IX.BR, MPLS, DWDM, dark fiber, last-mile) and managed services (Smart Hands, Disaster Recovery, Implementation).

Product overview

Ascenty operates as a comprehensive data center and connectivity platform serving Latin America with colocation as its core service, complemented by an extensive connectivity ecosystem. The colocation portfolio spans multiple tiers: dedicated data centers, rows of racks, data halls, and secure cages, all backed by a 100% SLA availability guarantee. The connectivity ecosystem includes ServiceFabric (Digital Realty's global orchestration platform), Cloud Connect (direct connections to AWS, Azure, Oracle, IBM, and Google Cloud), AICX (internet content exchange), IX Internet Exchange, and telecom services (DWDM, MPLS, Lan-to-Lan, Dark Fiber). Supporting services include disaster recovery, work areas, implementation solutions, and Smart Hands support. The company leverages 40+ data center facilities across Brazil, Chile, Mexico, and Colombia, interconnected by 4,000+ km of proprietary fiber network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ServiceFabric: Platform of global orchestration connecting data centers through Digital Realty's ecosystem
• AICX (Ascenty Internet Connectivity Exchange)
• NAP Brasil

Products and services

• Colocation Core colocation service providing flexible, scalable, and secure data center infrastructure for enterprises to house their IT equipment, including racks, rows, data halls, cages, and dedicated data centers with a 100% SLA availability guarantee. Available across 40 data centers in Brazil, Chile, Mexico, and Colombia.
• Dedicated Data Centers Fully customized, private data center suites within Ascenty's facilities, enabling clients to design their own infrastructure layout with maximum security and exclusive access control. For enterprises and hyperscalers requiring fully isolated, purpose-built space.
• Rows of Racks Row-based rack colocation providing dedicated rack space within shared data hall environments, offering scalability and cost efficiency for growing businesses. Suited to mid-market customers needing flexible rack capacity without committing to dedicated facilities.
• Data Halls Private hall environments within Ascenty's data centers for housing servers, storage systems, and network equipment with controlled access and enhanced security. For customers that need isolation beyond rack-level security.
• Cages Steel-structured secure zones within Ascenty's data centers providing visual isolation, enhanced security cameras, and flexible subdivision based on rack count. For customers requiring stronger physical separation than shared halls.
• Disaster Recovery Business continuity solution enabling data, application, and IT environment protection against disruptions, with customized DR strategies and Ascenty's 4,000+ km proprietary fiber network linking primary and secondary sites. For regulated and mission-critical enterprise workloads.
• Work Areas Office spaces within Ascenty's data centers for business continuity, available in exclusive (24/7), dedicated, and shared configurations. For enterprises needing workspace colocated with their IT environment.
• Implementation Solutions Technical consulting and execution services for data center installation, migration, and setup, including cabling, layout design, power/cooling dimensioning, cage layout, and connectivity topology. For enterprises deploying or migrating workloads into Ascenty facilities.
• Connectivity Ecosystem Comprehensive connectivity platform offering interconnection services including direct cloud provider connections, internet exchange, submarine cable access, and telecom services across Brazil, Chile, Mexico, and Colombia. For enterprises, ISPs, and cloud customers requiring integrated connectivity.
• ServiceFabric Global orchestration platform from Digital Realty enabling enterprises to connect Ascenty's data centers as integrated communities with simplified hybrid IT infrastructure management across 300+ data centers worldwide.
• Cloud Connect Private direct connections to major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, Oracle, IBM, and Google Cloud) enabling secure, low-latency hybrid cloud deployments without public internet exposure. For enterprises running hybrid or multi-cloud architectures.
• AICX (Ascenty Internet Connectivity Exchange) Premium internet connectivity exchange platform providing direct access to major content providers with resilience, high availability, and cost-effective scalability. For ISPs and enterprises needing direct peering to content providers.
• IX Internet Exchange Internet exchange service connecting enterprises directly to internet service providers (ISPs) and autonomous systems for efficient traffic exchange at Ascenty's facilities in São Paulo, Campinas, and Fortaleza.
• Telecom Services Telecom connectivity solutions including DWDM (Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing), MPLS, Lan-to-Lan, Dark Fiber, and Last Mile services for point-to-point high-speed connectivity over Ascenty's proprietary fiber network.
• Smart Hands Technical support service for on-site data center operations, providing skilled personnel for routine tasks (cabling, racking, visual checks) and emergency interventions on customer equipment. Available 24/7 in Portuguese, English, and Spanish.
• NAP Brasil Strategic interconnection point at Ascenty's São Paulo campus enabling ISPs to establish points of presence (POPs) and deliver robust connectivity solutions to end customers. For telecom operators and ISPs needing carrier-neutral interconnection in Brazil's main metro.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% SLA availability guaranteed contractually — unique in the Latin American market
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability2 records

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, key and critical.

• Vertical DatacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 9 June 2026Vertical Data partnered with Ascenty through a Reseller and Referral Agreement to deploy AI infrastructure across Latin America (Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Colombia). The partnership combines Vertical Data's hardware acquisition, GPU financing, and managed services with Ascenty's 40 data center facilities. The joint offering targets regulated industries including banking, telecom, and government entities requiring dense GPU clusters for AI training and inference, providing enterprises with AI computing environments meeting North American and European technical and governance standards.
• Dig.ia (AI Infrastructure Alliance)keyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Dig.ia is a technology industry alliance comprising Meta, Microsoft, Google, Amazon AWS, Netflix, TikTok, Scala, Tecto, and Ascenty, formed to promote regulations and investments supporting AI infrastructure. The coalition emphasizes regulatory certainty for long-term investments in hyperscale data centers, submarine fiber cables, and edge networks. Ascenty participates as a key regional representative for Brazil as a strategic AI infrastructure hub.
• Casa dos VentoscriticalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 January 2026Ascenty signed a 110MW renewable energy supply contract with Casa dos Ventos worth approximately $500 million — the largest energy contract for data centers in Latin America. The deal covers the Dom Inocencio wind farm in Piaui state and the Paraiso solar project in Mato Grosso do Sul, with combined capacity exceeding 1.5GW, expected to commence in 2027. Ascenty also receives equity interest in the projects. This partnership is critical to Ascenty's decarbonization strategy and energy planning, enabling approximately 5 million tons of CO2 avoidance.
• AWS (Amazon Web Services)coreTechnology or IntegrationAscenty is a technology partner providing direct private connectivity to AWS cloud services. The partnership enables enterprise customers to connect to AWS through Ascenty's colocation facilities, bypassing public internet for secure, low-latency hybrid cloud architectures. AWS Cloud Connect services are offered as part of Ascenty's connectivity ecosystem.
• Microsoft AzurecoreTechnology or IntegrationAscenty provides Cloud Connect Azure services, offering direct private connections to Microsoft Azure. The partnership supports hybrid cloud strategies by enabling secure, low-latency connectivity between on-premise Ascenty colocation infrastructure and Azure cloud services.
• Google CloudcoreTechnology or IntegrationAscenty offers Google Cloud Interconnect services enabling direct private connectivity to Google Cloud Platform. Enterprise customers leverage this partnership for hybrid cloud deployments with high performance and security.
• Oracle CloudkeyTechnology or IntegrationAscenty provides direct private connectivity to Oracle Cloud infrastructure, enabling enterprise customers to integrate Oracle's cloud services with their on-premise colocation deployments.
• IBM CloudkeyTechnology or IntegrationAscenty offers IBM Cloud connectivity services enabling private, secure connections between customer infrastructure hosted at Ascenty data centers and IBM Cloud services.
• Dell TechnologieskeyTechnology or IntegrationAscenty and Dell Technologies partnership focuses on accelerating digital evolution for enterprise customers by combining Ascenty's data center infrastructure with Dell's hardware and technology solutions.
• HPE (Hewlett Packard Enterprise)keyTechnology or IntegrationHPE and Ascenty partnership is designed to drive digital evolution for enterprise customers, combining HPE's technology solutions with Ascenty's data center and connectivity infrastructure.
• IX.Br (PIX / PTT)keyTechnology or IntegrationAscenty is a PIX (Ponto de Interconexão do IX) internet exchange participant, operating as an IX.Br exchange point at its facilities in São Paulo, Campinas, and Fortaleza. This enables direct, low-latency traffic exchange between ISPs and autonomous systems without routing through international exchanges.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Equinix: Global colocation and interconnection leader operating 260+ data centers worldwide, including significant LATAM presence in Brazil and Mexico. Comparable as the premier carrier-neutral data center operator with ecosystem-driven interconnection, although Equinix is far larger and more globally diversified than Ascenty's LATAM-focused footprint.
• CyrusOne: US-headquartered hyperscale data center operator now owned by KIO Networks/GIP after a 2022 take-private, serving hyperscale and enterprise customers globally. Comparable as a hyperscale-focused colocation operator with overlapping customer profiles, though primarily a US-centric business.
• NTT Data: Global IT services and data center operator (formerly Netmagic/Inteleq/data centers across Asia, Europe, and the Americas), operating enterprise and hyperscale facilities. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering colocation alongside managed/cloud services, including growing LATAM footprint.

Direct peers

• Scala Data Centers: Latin American hyperscale data center operator headquartered in Brazil, focused on building and operating large-scale facilities across the region. Direct competitor to Ascenty in the Brazilian/LATAM hyperscale and enterprise colocation market, with similar customer targeting (hyperscalers, AI workloads) and overlapping geographic presence.
• ODATA: Brazilian carrier-neutral data center provider controlled by Patria Investments, operating colocation facilities in multiple Brazilian states. A direct competitor to Ascenty in the Brazilian market with similar enterprise and hyperscale focus, though with a smaller LATAM-wide footprint.
• Tecto: Brazilian data center operator affiliated with V.tal (the fiber infrastructure company), providing colocation and connectivity services. Direct competitor to Ascenty in Brazil, with particular strength in the connectivity layer alongside V.tal's fiber network—paralleling Ascenty's bundled colocation-plus-fiber model.
• KIO Networks: Leading Latin American data center and IT services operator with significant presence in Mexico, Colombia, and other LATAM markets. Direct competitor to Ascenty in the Mexican and Colombian markets, serving enterprise and government customers with colocation and managed services.
• EdgeConneX: Global hyperscale and edge data center operator expanding into Latin America, focused on supporting AI and content workloads. Comparable as a specialized infrastructure provider targeting hyperscale and emerging AI use cases in markets that overlap with Ascenty's footprint.

Emerging players

• CoreWeave: AI-focused GPU cloud infrastructure provider that has rapidly scaled to become a major hyperscale-grade AI compute operator. Relevant adjacent/emerging comparable given Ascenty's Vertical Data partnership and its 90MW AI-targeted Sumaré facility—signaling Ascenty's positioning to serve similar AI workloads at the infrastructure layer.

Regional players

• Telefónica (data centers / Telxius): Major telecom operator with significant data center and telecom infrastructure across Latin America (including through Telxius for submarine cables). Comparable as a connectivity-and-colocation platform in LATAM with overlapping carrier-grade customer relationships, though primarily a telecom-led business.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ascenty
• Facebookfacebook.com/Ascenty
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Compliance19 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds8 records

Investors13 records

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M&A

Investments

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