About
CtrlS is Asia's largest Rated-4 certified data center network, purpose-built to support the full digital infrastructure needs of enterprises, hyperscalers, and growing businesses. Operating data centers in Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Noida, Bengaluru, Kolkata, and multiple edge locations, CtrlS delivers colocation services ranging from individual server racks to custom built-to-suit dedicated buildings. Its managed services portfolio includes GPU Private Cloud for AI and HPC workloads, Cloud Optimize Service, Security Operations Center (SOC), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Disaster Recovery, and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI). Connectivity offerings—Cloud Connect, Metro Connect, Campus Connect, Internet IX Connect, and Verified Peering—ensure seamless, low-latency data flows across locations. CtrlS supports over 2,000 enterprises and leading global brands, backed by a 99.995% uptime SLA. The company is also actively investing in captive solar power and targeting 100% renewable energy, reflecting a strong ESG posture. With operational capacity in the hundreds of megawatts and aggressive expansion plans targeting gigawatt-scale capacity by 2030, CtrlS is a strategic partner for businesses requiring carrier-grade reliability, scalability, and security in their digital infrastructure.
Key Features
- Rated-4 Certified Data Centers: Operates Asia's largest network of Tier/Rated-4 data centers across 9 major Indian markets, guaranteeing the highest standards of redundancy and fault tolerance.
- GPU Private Cloud: Dedicated GPU-accelerated private cloud infrastructure designed for AI training, high-performance computing, and large-scale data processing workloads.
- Flexible Colocation Services: Customizable colocation options ranging from individual rack space to caged racks, dedicated server halls, and fully built-to-suit dedicated data center buildings.
- Full-Stack Managed Services: End-to-end managed services including IaaS, Security Operations Center, Disaster Recovery, Cloud Optimization, and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure.
- Comprehensive Connectivity Solutions: Enterprise-grade network services including Cloud Connect, Metro Connect, Internet IX Connect, and Verified Peering for seamless multi-site and hybrid cloud connectivity.
Use Cases
- Enterprises requiring high-availability colocation infrastructure for mission-critical applications with guaranteed 99.995% uptime.
- AI and machine learning teams needing dedicated GPU private cloud resources for large-scale model training and inference.
- Businesses seeking disaster recovery and business continuity solutions hosted in geographically distributed, carrier-grade data centers.
- Hyperscalers and large corporations expanding digital infrastructure across Asian markets with scalable, built-to-suit data center capacity.
- Organizations looking to meet ESG and sustainability goals by hosting workloads in renewable-energy-backed data center facilities.
Pros
- Industry-Leading Uptime: Backed by a 99.995% uptime SLA, CtrlS delivers one of the most reliable infrastructure environments available for mission-critical enterprise workloads.
- Comprehensive Service Portfolio: Offers an integrated stack from colocation and GPU cloud to managed services and connectivity, making CtrlS a single-vendor solution for diverse enterprise needs.
- Strong Sustainability Commitment: Active investment in captive solar power and a roadmap to 100% renewable energy, helping enterprises meet their ESG and green IT goals.
Cons
- Primarily India-Focused: Data center footprint is concentrated in Indian metros, limiting options for global enterprises requiring distributed infrastructure across multiple continents.
- Enterprise-Only Pricing: Services are tailored for large enterprises and hyperscalers, with no self-serve or SMB-friendly pricing tiers, making it less accessible for smaller organizations.
- Limited Public Pricing Transparency: Pricing details are not publicly listed and require direct engagement with the sales team, which can slow down procurement for time-sensitive projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Rated-4 data center?
A Rated-4 (equivalent to Tier IV) data center is the highest level of data center certification, providing fully fault-tolerant infrastructure with 99.995% availability and no single point of failure in power, cooling, or network systems.
What colocation options does CtrlS offer?
CtrlS offers a range of colocation services including individual rack space, caged racks, dedicated server halls or floors, and fully custom built-to-suit dedicated data center buildings to meet varying scale requirements.
Does CtrlS support AI and GPU workloads?
Yes, CtrlS provides GPU Private Cloud infrastructure specifically designed to support AI model training, inference, and high-performance computing applications.
Where are CtrlS data centers located?
CtrlS operates data centers in Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Noida, Bengaluru, Kolkata, and multiple edge locations including Lucknow, Patna, Ahmedabad, Bhubaneswar, and Bhopal.
What renewable energy initiatives does CtrlS have?
CtrlS is investing in a captive solar power farm and has set a target to achieve 100% renewable energy consumption across its data center operations as part of its ESG strategy.
