Expanding AI Infrastructure in South Asia

OneQode, a global provider of performance digital infrastructure, has signed an agreement with AdaniConneX to secure 14 MW of data center capacity in Siruseri Sipcot, Chennai, India. This agreement establishes OneQode's first major AI infrastructure deployment in India. The initiative represents a significant step in the company's broader Asia-Pacific expansion, which also includes a deployment in Thailand.

The Chennai deployment is designed to support large-scale AI training and inference, enterprise AI, and sovereign AI workloads. By establishing this footprint, OneQode aims to address the growing demand for high-performance compute resources in the region. The choice of Chennai as the initial deployment site highlights the city's growing status as a major technology and data center hub in India.

Strategic Growth and Revenue Potential

The collaboration between OneQode and AdaniConneX includes ongoing discussions regarding further expansion. The companies are exploring additional capacity opportunities in India of up to 114 MW. According to OneQode, this potential expansion path could generate over US$6 billion in GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaaS) Total Contract Value (TCV) revenue for the company.

Johnny Blackfield, Chief Growth Officer and President, EMEA & India at OneQode, highlighted the strategic importance of the Indian market:

"India is becoming one of the most important markets for AI infrastructure globally. Working with AdaniConneX gives us a strong foundation to build at scale in Chennai. We have secured our initial 14 MW deployment and are continuing discussions with AdaniConneX on additional capacity opportunities of up to 114 MW in India as demand grows. The combination of infrastructure, competitive operating costs and room to scale makes India a compelling market for our customers."

This collaboration leverages AdaniConneX's position as one of India's fastest-growing data center providers, offering OneQode the physical infrastructure and operational support needed to scale rapidly.

Latency-Sensitive Workloads and Global Connectivity

India's geographical position between EMEA and Asia-Pacific makes it a strategic hub for global AI infrastructure. As AI inference workloads become increasingly latency-sensitive, having localized, high-performance compute capacity is critical. OneQode plans to leverage India's strategic location to serve workloads across both regions.

The Chennai site will connect directly into OneQode's existing global carrier network, which spans more than 30 data centers across five continents. This integration allows OneQode to combine large-scale compute capacity with its low-latency network, enabling real-time AI applications and supporting sovereign AI requirements for global enterprise clients.

The integration of the Chennai site into OneQode's global network ensures that international clients can access high-performance compute resources with minimal latency. This is particularly important for real-time AI applications, where delays in data transmission can impact performance.

Hardware Integration and AMD Collaboration

The deployment in Chennai builds upon OneQode's existing technology partnerships. In May 2026, OneQode announced a collaboration with AMD to deploy AMD Instinct™ GPUs. As part of its wider AI infrastructure rollout, OneQode also plans to utilize the AMD Helios rack-scale solution.

These hardware choices are intended to support the intensive processing demands of frontier model providers, enterprise buyers, and AI-native companies. By combining AMD's specialized hardware with its own carrier-grade network, OneQode aims to deliver optimized performance for both AI training and real-time inference workloads.

Addressing Sovereign AI and Enterprise Requirements

As data privacy and localization regulations become more stringent globally, the demand for sovereign AI solutions has increased. OneQode's platform is designed to address these requirements by offering licensed carrier operations and an established compliance framework. This allows enterprise buyers and sovereign entities to deploy AI workloads while maintaining control over their data and complying with local regulations.

The Chennai deployment will cater to these specific needs, providing a secure and compliant environment for sensitive AI workloads. By offering tailored solutions that address capacity, connectivity, location, and sovereignty requirements, OneQode positions itself as a key partner for organizations navigating the complex landscape of global AI deployment.