OVHcloud, a software company based in France, announced the launch of its first data centre in India, as it looks to expand its operations in the Asia-Pacific region. The move comes at a time when there is a growing adoption of cloud technology in the country, alongside increasing concerns about data privacy.
Located in Mumbai, the data centre will offer Indian businesses access to local computing and storage infrastructure, which will help them meet the changing requirements for data compliance. As India pushes forward with its digitalisation plans, it is increasingly focused on data protection, and the new data centre will support these efforts.
The cloud and data centre market in India has seen tremendous growth in recent years, driven by the country’s burgeoning digital economy. As more businesses move online, they are turning to cloud-based solutions to help them manage their data more effectively. According to a report by Nasscom, the Indian cloud market is expected to grow to $7.1 billion by 2022, up from $2.5 billion in 2018.
As a result, many global cloud providers are investing heavily in the Indian market, with companies such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud all launching data centres in the country. OVHcloud’s entry into the market is a reflection of this trend, and highlights the growing importance of India as a key player in the global cloud landscape.