TIM has announced an investment of approximately EUR 130 million to expand TIM Enterprise’s cloud presence and build a new data center near Rome.
This funding, alongside other initiatives, will increase the TIM Group’s total capacity to 125 megawatts, indicating a 25 MW boost and further solidifying its leadership in Italy’s colocation market.
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TIM clarified that this investment represents part of the capital expenditures (CapEx) outlined in its 2024-2026 business plan previously shared with the market. The initiative forms a key element of a broader strategy to expand high-performance data center space in TIM’s existing campuses in Rome and Milan. This strategy aims to ensure TIM maintains its dominance in the Italian market to meet the growing demands of businesses and public administrations.
The new data center, set to be built near Rome, is expected to be operational by the end of 2026. TIM Enterprise currently operates 16 data centers in Italy under its Noovle brand. The new facility will be integrated with TIM’s fiber network, linking to the operator’s other data centers and providing ultra-low latency connections to hyperscalers’ regional clouds in Italy. It will also connect to spaces dedicated to the National Strategic Hub.
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The data center will feature high-performance Graphic Processing Units (GPUs) for AI applications and quantum cryptography equipment for enhanced data security. Designed to meet the highest standards of reliability and safety (rating 4), the facility will boast some of the world’s best water consumption metrics and a rainwater recovery system to minimize impact on local freshwater resources. Additionally, about 88% of the construction waste is expected to be recycled.
