DAMAC Digital, a global digital infrastructure provider, and Vodafone Türkiye have inaugurated the first phase of a data center in Izmir, which is being touted as Aegean Region’s largest. Built with an investment of approximately US$ 100 million, the facility will initially deliver 4 MW of capacity, with plans to scale to 20 MW.
The facility was officially inaugurated at a ceremony attended by Türkiye’s Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Abdulkadir Uraloğlu; Vodafone Türkiye CEO, Engin Aksoy, and senior executives from DAMAC Digital. In a press release, the companies said that as part of the long-term partnership between DAMAC Digital and Vodafone Türkiye, total investment is targeted to reach approximately US$ 300 million.
“As artificial intelligence, cloud computing and data-driven technologies reshape economies, advanced digital infrastructure will be fundamental to national competitiveness, innovation and sustainable growth,” Hussain Sajwani, Founder, DAMAC Group and Chairman, DAMAC Digital.
“This project builds on Vodafone Türkiye’s long-term investment in the country’s digital future,” said Engin Aksoy, CEO, Vodafone Türkiye. “Delivered in just one and half years, Izmir Data Center stands as a powerful demonstration of this commitment. This facility will not only scale Vodafone’s infrastructure but also reinforce Türkiye’s cloud capabilities and data sovereignty, fuelling the critical data processing and AI needs of businesses.”
Spanning 7,500 sq m, the Izmir Data Center will accommodate more than 650 cabinets and initially operate with 4 MW of capacity. The data center features scalable architecture designed to support advanced artificial intelligence workloads. Its infrastructure will support graphics processing unit (GPU) technologies, enabling both traditional AI applications and generative AI models to operate securely and at scale.
The strategic location of the Izmir Data Center is a key component of the investment. Its proximity to submarine cable landing stations connecting Europe, Africa and Asia positions Izmir as an emerging data center and connectivity hub for Türkiye and the wider Mediterranean region.
