Mexico. The Mexican Association of Data Centers, MEXDC, celebrated its second anniversary leading the interests of more than 126 companies linked to the Data Center Industry, an economic sector that is becoming more relevant every day in the growth and development of Mexico.
During the last year, MEXDC has focused on establishing a roadmap that serves as a basis to address the needs and challenges faced by the Data Center sector through the strategic actions of the Talent, Energy, Sustainability, Regulatory and Connectivity Commissions.
Amet Novillo, president of MEXDC, explained that as a first achievement it is important to highlight that we are already more than 126 companies that include operators and administrators of Data Centers, digital service providers, electrical systems, design and construction, cooling equipment, standards certifiers, integrators, fiber installers, power generators and the entire ecosystem that surrounds data centers.
"All of us at MEXDC work for the same goal, which is the integral growth of the market, technological development and Mexico's leadership in terms of digital infrastructure. The fact that every month more companies want to be part of the Association is a palpable sign that endorses our effort and the confidence of the organizations in the strength that the Association has today for the benefit of all players in the country," said Amet Novillo.
Adriana Rivera, executive director of the MEXDC, explained that in these 24 months the Association has had important approaches with the leaders representing the governments of: Mexico City, State of Mexico, Nuevo León, Jalisco, Querétaro, Quintana Roo and Sonora, as well as the Federal Government the Ministry of Economy; the Secretariat of Infrastructure, Communications and Transport and the Dital Transformation Agency. In addition to strengthening ties with the Mexican Association of Private Industrial Parks (AMPIP), Mexican Energy Association (AME), Mexican Association of Qualified Suppliers (AMSCA), Mexican Hydrogen Association (H2MEX), Association of Data Centers in Spain (SPAIN DC), Brazilian Association of Data Centers (ABDC), German Association of Data Centers in Germany (GERMAN DC), and the German Cooperation Agency (GIZ).
"We signed a strategic collaboration agreement with the Mexican Association of Companies in the Construction Facilities Branch (AMERIC), a movement that will allow the development and execution of training strategies, promote activities and ensure compliance with regulations and quality standards. Something that will not only positively impact the productivity of both organizations, but will also generate quality jobs and improve the performance of professionals in the sector," said Adriana Rivera.
During these two years, 8 agreements have also been signed with Universities and Technological Institutions, with the purpose of generating talent, as the industry continues to grow and its development is exponential, thanks to the growing demand for spaces in the cloud and the digitalization of life.
New Snapshot of the Data Center Industry
The Data Center industry is a crucial economic engine for Mexico's growth and development. These are important investments in infrastructure that create direct and indirect jobs, boost demand for digital services in addition to strengthening the infrastructure for energy generation and supply, construction, and attract other investments from complementary sectors. It is a digital infrastructure that meets the needs of all economic sectors such as Industry, Commerce, Construction, Transportation, Finance, Agriculture, Mining, Government, Education, Food and Beverages, Energy, among others.
Amet Novillo, explained that, given the accelerated growth of technological development in Mexico, the Report "Data Center Market of Mexico" presented in 2024 is in the process of being updated, however, for this occasion we are in a position to release new data:
- The data centers have MW as a unit of measurement, and we are currently operating in Mexico with 235 MW, we have 74 MW under construction and by 2030 1,516 MW will be installed.
- The data center industry joins the "Plan Mexico" that President Claudia Sheinbaum has announced and which is a public policy of utmost importance for the current administration as it is committed to economic and social development through the joint effort between society and the state. The number of jobs that we will be contributing by 2030 will be 20,758 direct jobs and 75,812 indirect jobs.
- In this same sense, if it can join forces to the "Plan Mexico", this industry projects a direct investment by 2030, of 18 thousand 142 million USD and indirect investment of 54 thousand 426 million USD.
Towards the remainder of 2025, the work of the MEXDC will be focused on continuing to promote the Data Center Industry, strengthening the alliances they already have with other Associations, Governments and Institutions, as well as attentive to the public policies that the government of Mexico will implement in terms of energy transition.
