Schneider Electric to Power Iraq’s First Commercial Tier III Data Center
Designed and built to international standards, the carrier-neutral colocation data center will provide secure, scalable, and highly available digital infrastructure to support enterprises, financial institutions, telecommunications providers, cloud and technology companies across the country.
Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, announces a strategic collaboration with T964, a leading technology and connectivity investment group, to become the technology partner responsible for the power and cooling infrastructure of the T964 Data Center , Iraq’s first, largest, and most advanced commercial Tier III data center.
The facility marks a major milestone in the development of Iraq’s digital infrastructure landscape. Designed and built to international standards, the carrier-neutral colocation data center will provide secure, scalable, and highly available digital infrastructure to support enterprises, financial institutions, telecommunications providers, cloud and technology companies across the country.
The collaboration brings together Schneider Electric’s global leadership in resilient and sustainable data center solutions with T964’s expertise in digital infrastructure and connectivity. Together, the two organizations aim to support the growing demand for world-class digital infrastructure while accelerating Iraq’s digital transformation ambitions and enabling the next generation of digital services.
Following a comprehensive evaluation of leading global technology providers, T964 chose Schneider Electric to deliver the facility’s critical power and cooling infrastructure, helping ensure operational resilience, energy efficiency, and long-term scalability. Schneider Electric will provide the technologies required to support continuous operations while enabling greater visibility, reliability, and performance across the facility.
In Phase 1, the data center will feature 340 racks across flexible pods and cages, with scalable capacity growing from launch up to 12 MW as demand increases. Supported by 84 MW of on-site power and multiple independent internet sources, the facility is being developed to deliver high levels of availability and business continuity for mission-critical workloads meeting the stringent requirements of the Uptime Institute.
As Iraq’s first commercial Tier III data center, the project is expected to play a pivotal role in strengthening the country’s digital ecosystem by enabling cloud adoption, enhancing connectivity, supporting business continuity, and providing the infrastructure foundation required for future economic growth and innovation
“The region is witnessing an unprecedented acceleration in digital transformation, making investment in resilient, scalable digital infrastructure a strategic priority for businesses. Our collaboration with T964 reflects this shared vision, leveraging Schneider Electric’s global expertise in energy and digital technologies to support the development of advanced infrastructure that enables Iraq to capitalize on the opportunities presented by the digital economy while strengthening its readiness for the future.”
– Sebastien Riez, Cluster President, Schneider Electric North Africa and Levant
“We are proud to support T964 in delivering Iraq’s first commercial Tier III data center. By combining Schneider Electric’s expertise in critical power, cooling, and digital technologies with T964’s ambitious vision, this facility will establish a new benchmark for data center performance in Iraq and contribute to the development of a stronger and more connected digital economy. This partnership exemplifies our commitment to electrify, automate and digitalize every industry and business to drive efficiency and sustainability for all.”
– Mohamed Samy, General Manager for Iraq and Levant Countries, Schneider Electric
“With T964 Data Center, we are building the most advanced digital infrastructure Iraq has ever seen, and world-class ambitions demand world-class, proven technology. Schneider Electric’s power and cooling systems will provide our clients with the resilience, efficiency, and scalability required to run their most critical workloads with confidence, while bringing Iraq one step closer to realizing its digital future.”
– Ali El Akabi, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, T964
“The T964 Data Center is designed to meet the evolving needs of enterprises, financial institutions, telecom operators, and technology providers across Iraq. Through our collaboration with Schneider Electric, we are ensuring that our customers have access to world-class infrastructure that enables continuity, performance, and long-term digital growth.”
– Osama Qadan, Chief Commercial Officer, T964
The T964 Data Center is being developed through collaboration with a number of industry-leading partners to deliver a resilient and future-ready digital infrastructure platform for Iraq. Together, these partnerships support T964’s vision of establishing a world-class data center ecosystem built to the highest international standards. These solutions will help create the optimal environment for mission-critical IT operations while enabling future growth and evolving customer requirements.
The project is currently progressing according to schedule, with construction and infrastructure works underway ahead of the planned launch by end of 2026. Once operational, the T964 Data Center will provide businesses across Iraq with access to internationally recognized colocation services and support the country’s long-term ambitions to become a more digitally connected and competitive economy.
As an Energy Technology Partner, Schneider Electric continues to support customers across the Middle East in building the resilient, efficient, and sustainable infrastructure required to accelerate digital transformation and create lasting value in an increasingly connected world. The company aims to build data centers that are sustainable, autonomous and ubiquitous, powering AI to help solve the problems of today.
