tech
April 16, 2026
Multinational Gtd seeks to expand and improve data infrastructure in Colombia and Peru with millionaire investment
Portafolio Journalist 16.04.2026 10:01 Updated: 16.04.2026 10:01
TL;DR
- Colombia's data center market is expected to surpass US$1.16 billion by 2030.
- InfraCorp (Grupo Romero) acquired 49% of GTData for US$109.8 million, fueling Gtd's expansion plans.
- Gtd will invest US$10 million in Chile and US$15 million in Peru and Colombia in 2026.
- Gtd Colombia plans to expand infrastructure in Medellín and potentially build new facilities in Bogotá and Barranquilla.
- The industry is adapting to the high processing and energy demands of artificial intelligence.
- Gtd's Data Center El Poblado is TIER III certified by the Uptime Institute for design, construction, and operation.
- The El Poblado facility boasts 208 TI racks, redundant power, cooling, and connectivity systems, ensuring 99.982% annual uptime.
- It is also a sustainability leader, featuring solar panels and holding the Green Data Center ECO II certification.
- Investments in data centers are seen as catalysts for business productivity, foreign investment, job creation, and reducing digital gaps in emerging economies.