Rapid customer growth drives expansion
Brazil’s largest dedicated server and private cloud provider has announced plans to open a new facility in Recife, expanding its regional presence. This decision follows a 272% surge in EVEO’s customer base in the Northeast over just two years, highlighting the growing need for infrastructure closer to users.
The primary driver is the demand from artificial intelligence projects, which require dedicated GPUs and low latency. Companies in the region are looking to reduce their reliance on data centers in São Paulo or Rio, thereby cutting response times for critical applications.
Why Recife?
Recife is approximately 800 kilometers from Fortaleza, a distance equivalent to a ten-hour drive. With only one data center, serving the entire region became impractical, especially for applications sensitive to millisecond delays. The new facility will enable EVEO to simultaneously serve the two largest digital hubs in the Northeast.
“Infrastructure location is more than a technical decision; it’s a strategic business factor. Having a presence in Fortaleza and now in Recife allows us to offer lower latency, higher availability, and a more consistent experience for customers across the entire Northeast,” says José Henrique Bermejo, EVEO’s CRO.
Current infrastructure and new facility
EVEO operates five Tier III-certified data centers in Cotia and Osasco (SP), Curitiba (PR), Fortaleza (CE), and Miami (USA). The new Recife facility will expand this portfolio, enhancing the company’s ability to meet demand for servers, private cloud, and specialized processing.
Fortaleza as a strategic connectivity hub
The choice of Fortaleza as the first regional base in 2024 is linked to its role as Brazil’s primary internet entry point. Data from BBC and TeleGeography shows that approximately 90% of international traffic enters Brazil at Praia do Futuro, where 16 submarine cables connect the country to Europe, the United States, the Caribbean, and Africa.
Regulatory incentives and renewable energy
The Special Tax Regime for Data Center Services (Redata), enacted this month, offers tax benefits for infrastructure in the North, Northeast, and Central-West regions, making them more attractive. Additionally, the Northeast recorded an average of 2,233 MW of “curtailment” between January and April 2026—clean energy generated but not transmitted—indicating significant renewable energy potential.
Growth of Brazil’s data center market
According to the Data Center Brazil 2026 report by consultancy JLL, Brazil added 106 megawatts of new capacity in the first half of 2026 and expects another 134 megawatts by December. Total investments in 2026 are projected to reach around US$ 8 billion. The vacancy rate is just 4%, reflecting a strong market. The sector is expected to double in size by 2030, with 660 megawatts under construction and US$ 17.4 billion in investments.
EVEO’s financial goal
With this expansion, EVEO aims to achieve R$ 500 million in annual revenue by 2030, solidifying its position as a key player in Brazil’s digital infrastructure.