Sify Technologies has launched its fourth state-of-the-art data center at Airoli near Mumbai. This is company's second data center in the city (the first was launched at Vashi in 2,000), and has one each in Chennai and Bangalore.

The Airoli data center to cost $36 million (Rs.150 crore), will spread across 100,000 sq.ft and will be equipped with Tier III compliant cooling & power systems and advanced building management systems.

Built as per industry norms, the center is housed in a newly constructed structure spread across multiple floors. The building adheres to the IS 1893:1984 standard for earthquake resistant structural design. The utility area and supporting rooms account for more than 100 per cent of the server farm area ensuring better operational & security controls.

 The Airoli center will be followed centres in New Delhi and Bangalore, over the next two years.