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Brazilian technology companies will have R 600 million in financing lines for the construction and expansion of data centers in the country. The investment, made possible by the Ministry of Communications through the Fund for Universalization of Telecommunications Services (Fust), seeks to prepare Brazil for the challenges of an increasingly digital world, as well as encourage technological innovation, generate jobs and reduce regional inequalities.
The appeal, which will be operationalized by the National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES), is part of the 2023-2025 triennium planning, which also provides for the expansion of mobile internet coverage on federal highways, another strategic focus of Fust.
Last year, the fund approved the possibility of data centers financing, and this transfer is an important step in the federal government to reduce regional inequalities and strengthen the North and Northeast regions of the country. In such a digitized era, preparing Brazil to have greater autonomy will bring economic benefits, job creation and development to the country, Frederico de Siqueira Filho said.
The expansion of the offer of data centers in Brazil is important for processing, storage, treatment and distribution of data in the digital environment and is aligned with the industrial policy of President Lulas government, which determines investments in technological innovation and digitization. In addition, the country, having a 90% energy matrix, is highly competitive in the world, given that Data Centers require high energy consumption, the president of BNDES, Aloiizio Mercado.
The investment also focuses on the decentralization of digital infrastructure. Currently, according to the Brazilian Data Centers Association (ABDC), Brazil has 126 data centers, mostly concentrated in the Southeast (110), while the north has only two. Therefore, Fusts resources will prioritize the North and the Northeast, offering lower interest rates (from 6.3% to these regions, compared to 8.5% for the others).
DATA CENTERS
Data centers are essential for storing, processing and distributing data that ensures the operation of digital services used daily by Brazilians - from health and education systems to banks, applications and online public services. With the estimate that the global volume of data reaches 600 trillion gigabytes by 2030, the modernization of this infrastructure will be decisive for Brazil to remain competitive and connected.
Data Centers financing will not only boost digital transformation in Brazil, but will bring gains to companies and services that depend on data storage, resulting in more efficiency, competitiveness and innovation. In addition, the construction and operation of these structures will move local productive chains, with the potential to generate hundreds of direct and indirect jobs.
Fust
The fund aims to stimulate expansion and improve the quality of networks and telecommunications services, reduce regional inequalities and foster the use and development of new connectivity technologies to promote economic and social development. The Fust is managed by a Management Council and its revenues, mainly, a portion of resources from the Telecommunications Inspection Fund (Fistel) and 1% contribution to gross operating revenue from rendering telecommunications services
Text: Ascom | Ministry of Communications * More information: press@mcom.gov.br | (61) 2027.6086 or (61) 2027.6628
