Tata Communications announced the opening of its new Tata Communications Exchange (TCX) data centre in Singapore, built to meet the growing IT outsourcing needs of enterprises in Asia Pacific.

The six-storey data centre in Tai Seng, near Paya Lebar, is situated in the new I-Park media hub complex. It has 6 6,000 sq ft of data centre space.

TCX is part of the US$430 million that Tata Communications pledged to invest in Asia Pacific between 2009 and 2011. US$180million of this figure has been allocated to providing data centre infrastructure and managed services in this geography.

“Asia is one of the most attractive investment destinations for businesses today,” says Vinod Kumar, President and Chief Operating Officer, Tata Communications. "Our substantial investment in TCX, coupled with our submarine cable build-out, ensures scalability and global reach while delivering on our commitment to meet customer requirements. We will continue to lead the industry in offering superior data centre and connectivity services into emerging markets. This is where we see high growth potential."