Kazakhstan will build the first Tier IV data center in Central Asia

Construction has begun in the capital of Kazakhstan on the region's first Tier IV data center. The project is being implemented by AKASHI DATA CENTER, with completion scheduled for the first quarter of 2026. The new data center will address the shortage of computing power, enhance cybersecurity, and serve as a strong driver of economic growth, creating up to 10,000 new jobs.

The new facility will accommodate 4,000 server racks, effectively doubling the country's current capacity: as of the end of 2024, Kazakhstan had approximately 3,800 racks, nearly all of which were occupied. This shortage hinders business digitalization and prevents new players from entering the market.

The data center will be certified to Tier IV standards, guaranteeing downtime of no more than 26 minutes per year. Such reliability is particularly important for the financial, banking, and government sectors, where even brief outages can lead to significant losses.

The data center will strengthen Kazakhstan's cyber sovereignty by ensuring local data storage, protection against external threats, implementation of cyber shields, and continuous operation of key digital services even during international crises.

The combination of the data center, the International Financial Center "Astana" (IFC "Astana"), Astana Hub, and telecom infrastructure developed in collaboration with Freedom Telecom creates a solid foundation for attracting international technology companies such as Amazon, Alibaba, and Netflix. This will open up new opportunities for local specialists and serve as a stimulus for the development of related industries.