Intel sets Up R&D Lab at CtrlS Datacenters for chip design

CtrlS Datacenters announced on Wednesday that electronics chip maker Intel has established its next-generation processor research and development lab at its Bangalore data center facility. 

In a statement, CtrlS Datacenters described the facility as an "at-scale" location for developing new microprocessor architectures. This lab is the latest addition to Intel's global advanced data center development labs. 

The Bengaluru lab is specifically designed to facilitate large-scale testing, with a focus on developing high-quality and reliable computing systems. By establishing a strong presence in India's technology hub, Intel aims to tap into local talent and expertise to drive innovation in microprocessor technology. 

CtrlS Datacenters Ltd, which started operating in 2007, currently has 12 data centers with a total capacity of 234MW across seven Indian cities: Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bangalore, Noida, Lucknow, and Patna. 

Sridhar Pinnapureddy, Chairman of CtrlS Datacenters Ltd, expressed his excitement about the opening of Intel's next-gen processor lab in their Bengaluru data center. He wishes the Intel team great success and looks forward to serving their expanding needs in the coming years. 

Additionally, Intel plans to open these labs to its ecosystem partners, including memory vendors and systems Original Design Manufacturers (ODMs), to collaborate and build an ecosystem around Intel's products. This week, globally, the chipmaker also introduced an unmatched portfolio of AI products to enable customers' AI solutions everywhere — across the data center, cloud, network, edge and PC.  

In October, CtrlS announced its plan to invest $2 billion over the next six years to scale its operations and expand its business. The Hyderabad-based company will invest in advanced cooling, power management, and overall infrastructure design in its new hyperscale data centers, in response to the growing demand for AI and cloud adoption. The investment plan includes adding 350MW capacity to new and existing hyperscale and edge data centers in India and some Southeast Asian markets.