India In AI: L&T Bags Rs 2500 Crore Contract To Construct Uzbekistan's First AI-enabled Data Centre

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) on Tuesday said that the company  has bagged a contract to build Uzbekistan's first AI-enabled data centre.

L&T is going to be responsible for the engineering, procurement and construction of the data centre which will be equipped with advanced AI capabilities to power the next generation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications, minimising environmental impact and maximising energy efficiency.

The data centre will reportedly be equipped with security measures to protect sensitive data using cutting-edge security technologies, the infrastructure major said in a regulatory filing.

"It is indeed a matter of great pride that L&T Buildings & Factories vertical will be executing this AI-enabled and sustainable data centre in Tashkent. This underscores the expertise of L&T in executing complex and unique projects across the globe," M V Satish, Member of Executive Committee & Advisor to the CMD, L&T, said.

L&T is a USD 27 billion Indian multinational enterprise operating across multiple geographies.