KIO Opens MEX8 in Mexico City with US$70 Million Investment

Mexico City continues to consolidate its position as one of Latin America’s leading technology hubs with the development of MEX8, a new data center launched by KIO Data Centers. The project represents an investment of nearly US$70 million and is expected to generate around 3,000 direct and indirect jobs during the construction phase.

MEX8 will increase the capital’s installed digital capacity and improve the proximity and latency of digital services, a key factor for platforms supporting strategic sectors such as e-commerce, fintech, digital health, online education, cybersecurity, and logistics supply chains.

Manola Zabalza, head of Mexico City’s Ministry of Economic Development (SEDECO), said investments of this kind reflect the capital’s technological potential and its ability to attract high-value projects.

Digital infrastructure strengthens the technology economy

According to Octavio Camarena, CEO of KIO Data Centers, the new complex will serve as a key asset in strengthening the technological infrastructure required by both private companies and public institutions.

“The digital economy needs strong foundations. MEX8 is a strategic investment to ensure operational continuity, security, and scalability for companies and public entities that are transforming the way they interact with citizens and customers,” Camarena said.

He added that the project is intended to reinforce Mexico City’s position as a regional technology hub with world-class digital infrastructure capable of supporting the growth of digital services and emerging technology platforms.

The data center will host information for both domestic and international companies, strengthening the city’s digital ecosystem and creating conditions for the expansion of technology companies, startups, and data-driven services.

Data centers drive employment and innovation

During construction, the project will generate around 3,000 direct and indirect jobs, mainly in sectors linked to engineering, technology, infrastructure, and specialized services. This is expected to contribute to local economic activity and strengthen the labor market in the technology sector.

Industry specialists consider digital infrastructure such as data centers to be one of the main pillars of the technology economy, as these facilities enable the processing, storage, and distribution of the large volumes of information required for digital platforms, artificial intelligence, and cloud services.

The project also incorporates sustainability criteria from the design stage. Currently, 79% of the energy used by KIO’s data centers comes from renewable sources, with the goal of gradually increasing this share as the energy transition advances.

In terms of water use, the company’s data centers operate with closed-loop cooling systems, which continuously reuse water within the same system to regulate equipment temperature, significantly reducing water consumption compared with traditional cooling systems.

With resilient, secure, and scalable infrastructure, MEX8 will help ensure the continuity of digital services that today support both economic activity and public services in the capital.

Investments of this kind reinforce Mexico City’s position as a world-class technology hub, where the convergence of talent, infrastructure, and entrepreneurial ecosystem can translate science, innovation, and technology into new companies, high-value jobs, and greater economic competitiveness.