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Alberto Caraballo

7 Apr, 2025 4 minutes

Queretaro’s emergence as a key data center hub in Mexico is driven by significant investments from hyperscalers. While the focus has largely been on power and water resources, the importance of robust connectivity cannot be overstated. It is the linchpin that will determine Queretaro’s long-term success in the digital landscape.

Addressing the Triple Challenge: Beyond Power and Water

The challenges facing Queretaro’s data center ecosystem extend beyond the widely recognized power constraints and growing concerns over water scarcity, as detailed by reports in The Guardian [1] and Meer.com [2]. Additionally, The Real News has highlighted the strain that AI data centers place on local water resources [3]. While these resource limitations are critical, connectivity infrastructure presents an equally significant hurdle. The existing aerial fiber routes, often aging and insufficient for the high-bandwidth demands of modern applications, create a substantial bottleneck. The development of new underground fiber routes, though essential, is a complex and time-consuming process, hindered by permitting complexities at local, regional, and national levels.

Optimizing Connectivity: The Multi-Tiered Approach

For Queretaro to fully realize its potential, seamless connectivity across multiple tiers is imperative:

  • Local Connectivity: Efficient data center-to-data center connections are vital for low-latency applications and rapid data transfer. The increasing density of data centers in Queretaro underscores the necessity of a robust local connectivity mesh.
  • Regional Connectivity: As a strategic hub for Central and South Mexico, Queretaro requires reliable and scalable regional networks to support broader digital access and economic development. As noted by C3ntro, Queretaro serves a key role as an interconnection point in Latin America [4].
  • International Connectivity: Seamless long-haul connectivity to the United States is essential for content delivery and global data exchange, facilitated by terrestrial routes and subsea cables, such as the new Manta subsea cable by Gold Data, Liberty Networks, and Sparkle [6].

The Interconnection Solution: A Centralized Neutral Hub

A critical gap in Queretaro’s infrastructure is the absence of a true, neutral meet-me-room. Existing data centers, while catering to specific needs, do not adequately address the broader requirement for neutral interconnection. This leads to fragmented network distribution, increased operational costs, and reduced overall efficiency. As Data Center Dynamics emphasizes, robust connectivity is essential for Queretaro’s continued growth [5].

A centralized, neutral interconnection hub would provide a strategic advantage by streamlining connectivity, fostering collaboration, and lowering costs. Such a facility would serve as a nexus for network interconnection, enabling efficient scaling and addressing the need for a structured connectivity solution. Building upon proven models of successful interconnection ecosystems, such as those that MDC Data Centers has established along the border, the potential for a similar hub in Queretaro is clear. MDC Queretaro, with its focus on neutral interconnection, is poised to address this critical need.

Envisioning a Network-Centric Future: MDC Queretaro as the Catalyst

While network route expansions and subsea cable investments are positive developments, a network-centric approach is vital to maximize Queretaro’s potential. Market reports indicate significant investment growth in the Mexican data center sector, with MDC Data Centers actively establishing a presence in strategic locations like Queretaro [7].

An interconnection-focused facility would enhance Queretaro’s data center ecosystem and solidify its position as a leading digital hub in Latin America. MDC Queretaro is uniquely positioned to be the catalyst in this evolution, fostering a thriving digital ecosystem that benefits all stakeholders. As Queretaro evolves, the establishment of robust, neutral interconnection hubs will be pivotal. 

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Alberto Caraballo

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