Recently, a significant partnership was launched aimed at developing IT infrastructure: the goal of this collaboration is to combine efforts to create the best working conditions for the IT sector.
State
incentives and ensuring secure data processing and storage, along with
compliance with international infrastructure standards, play a key role in
developing the tech sector and increasing Armenia's attractiveness for global
companies.
Two
unique projects in Armenia—the OVIO data center and the Dalan technopark—have
joined forces by signing a memorandum of cooperation.
As
part of this cooperation, OVIO will provide organizations operating in the
Dalan technopark with internet services and advanced data center solutions on
preferential terms, ensuring the security of their data.
"Cooperation
with the Dalan technopark is an important step, and we are confident that it
will foster the growth of the technology community in Armenia. OVIO is ready to
support companies operating in the technopark by providing advanced
technological solutions that will contribute to their sustainable growth and
development," noted OVIO General Director Hayk Faramazyan.
"Our
mission is to create a dynamic business environment that will bring IT
professionals under one roof and become a unique technopark in the region that
meets international standards. Cooperation with OVIO is an essential step in
this direction, allowing us to offer our clients advantageous conditions for
telecommunications, data center services, and more. This will create additional
convenience for companies operating in the technopark. The concept and
technical equipment of Dalan technopark aim to establish an environment ideal
for uniting professionals with shared interests and ideas," said Dalan
technopark director Armen Ter-Tachatyan.
About
OVIO
The
OVIO data center is the largest in Armenia and is built with
TIER III high reliability standards of equipment and infrastructure. It includes power supply
from two independent substations, a backup cooling system, and the ability to
provide uninterrupted service 24/7. This reliable infrastructure ensures OVIO
partners an unprecedented level of data protection and accessibility.
OVIO
will also offer colocation services and cutting-edge cloud solutions tailored
to modern business needs for Dalan technopark clients.
This
cooperation marks another step in the development of Armenia's IT sector and
the creation of new opportunities for its players.
OVIO
is one of the leading operators in Armenia's telecommunications sector. Founded
in 2007, the company has been providing fixed internet, Smart TV, fixed
telephony, and a range of cloud services for private and corporate clients
since 2012.
The
company's network is based on fiber-optic infrastructure and laid underground,
connecting Armenia to the outside world with Georgia and Iran. OVIO is connected by three
international communication channels to Russia and Europe, which are physically
and geographically separated, ensuring reliable and uninterrupted services.
Among
OVIO's corporate clients are many large companies in Armenia, including banks,
government institutions, telecommunications companies, and international
organizations.
In
May 2024, the company commissioned Armenia's largest and strategically
significant data center. The data center has a capacity of 2 MW. It is
connected to Armenia's energy system through a 35 kW substation, with
construction of a second 110 kW substation underway. The data center houses 216
server racks.
About
Dalan Technopark
Dalan
will have a total development area of 154,000 square meters, creating 3,000
jobs and consisting of 22 floors. Thirteen floors will house office spaces, along
with a showroom, research center, restaurant, food court, hotel, gym, and pool.
The center will also include conference halls and retail areas.
The
technopark will feature the latest technological advancements, including:
- A fire alarm system compliant with
EN standards and modern graphical visualization;
- Audio instructions for
earthquakes and emergencies;
- AI-powered video surveillance
systems with video analytics functions;
- Intrusion detection and panic
alarm systems.
Construction is progressing rapidly, ahead of schedule. Concrete work in public spaces is nearly complete: floors 1–4 are fully ready, and construction of floors 5 and 6 is nearing completion. Preparations for facade installation are underway, and soon, installation of engineering systems will begin on the completed floors. The technopark is scheduled for commissioning in 2026.