RailTel to set up edge data centres at 102 locations across India

RailTel is planning to set up several edge data centres in different parts of the country jointly with partners in an attempt to accelerate the pace of digital transformation and efficient digital delivery in rural and semi-urban areas. RailTel is seeking partners to establish such edge data centres on railway premises/land across 102 locations, especially in Tier II and Tiers III towns. This activity will entail an investment opportunity of around Rs 5 billion. The process to establish these edge data centres has been set in motion by inviting expressions of interest to partner in this exercise. Under the proposed plan, the initial capacity of the envisioned edge data centre at each location can be around 20 racks (5-10 kW each).