KIO Data Centers Expands in Guatemala, Quadrupling National Capacity

KIO Data Centers is expanding its presence in Central America with the launch of a second facility in Guatemala, a project that will quadruple the country’s total installed data center capacity. The new site strengthens Guatemala’s position as a regional connectivity hub and reinforces KIO’s commitment to building reliable, sustainable infrastructure across Latin America.

Building Central America’s Connectivity Hub

The new facility strengthens interconnection across Central America, offering carrier-neutral capacity designed to support cloud, artificial intelligence, and high-density workloads. It is located next to KIO’s existing facility in Guatemala (GTM1), located in Condado El Naranjo, Zone 4 of Mixco, Guatemala, a well-established technology ecosystem that hosts multinational companies.

With access to 22 carriers already connected through GTM1, the new facility immediately benefits from an extensive ecosystem of networks and partners. This proximity enables low-latency connections and reliable redundancy for customers operating in sectors such as finance, telecommunications, and cloud services.

“Our second Guatemala data center is a testament to KIO’s commitment to the Central American market and our clients' success,” said Octavio Camarena, CEO of KIO Data Centers. “By expanding our capacity and investing in AI-ready infrastructure, we are supporting current needs while preparing the region for the future of technology.”

To meet growing regional demand, KIO designed its second Guatemala facility with scalability, efficiency, and sustainability in mind:

• Capacity: 2 MW IT load, with four rooms of 500 kW each (two available at launch).
• Power & Cooling: Supports 5–12 kW per cabinet, featuring perimeter CRAH units and raised-floor airflow for consistent temperature control.
• Sustainability: Operates on 80% renewable energy with a target PUE of 1.5, balancing performance with efficiency. Additionally, the facility is I-REC certified for its use of renewable energy
• Certifications: Built to meet Tier III Facility standards and SSAE 18, ISO 27001, and PCI-DSS compliance, which are critical for regulated industries.
• The facility’s design ensures scalability and reliability, allowing enterprises to grow workloads while meeting sustainability and compliance goals.
• Why Guatemala Matters for Regional Infrastructure
• Guatemala is emerging as one of Central America’s most promising data center markets. According to BNamericas, the country’s favorable business environment and renewable power generation make it a “sweet spot” for data-center development. KIO’s investment builds on this momentum, offering scalable capacity and reinforcing the country’s role as a gateway for regional and international operators. Its advantages span geography, energy, and market demand:
• Strategic Location: Positioned between North and South America, Guatemala offers proximity to major markets with strong subsea and terrestrial connectivity.
• Energy Availability: Access to a diversified and renewable energy mix supports sustainability targets for hyperscalers and enterprises.
• Growing Demand: Increasing cloud adoption, AI workloads, and government modernization initiatives are driving the need for secure local infrastructure.

This expansion also supports KIO’s broader growth strategy across Mexico, Guatemala, Panama, Colombia, and the Dominican Republic, positioning the company as one of the largest and most trusted data center providers in Latin America.

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