The consolidation of data centers as essential infrastructure within Brazil’s communications and telecommunications ecosystem reinforces a movement toward technological sovereignty, enhanced information security, strengthened infrastructure and telecom networks, and energy efficiency.

Recent regulatory measures highlight the importance of these assets for the success of the country’s digital strategy. In this ebook, we present the main intersections of data center investment in a clear and strategic manner, considering aspects related to taxation, telecommunications, urban infrastructure, workforce development, information security, and energy.

Topics covered include:

  • Advantages of establishing data centers in Brazil: natural/geographic, legal, political, and tax-related aspects.
  • Specific regulations impacting the sector: Anatel resolutions, the country’s cybersecurity strategy, data protection and international transfer rules, tax issues, and pending legislative proposals.
  • Infrastructure: connection to the power grid, streamlined licensing and zoning, connectivity, workforce, and technical training.
  • Impacts and opportunities: how the electric power sector, large corporations, and high-consumption users will be affected.