Hivelocity: SAO1 Sao Paulo Brazil

Cirion’s SAO1 Data Center (formerly Hivelocity’s São Paulo facility) is a carrier-neutral, mission-critical facilitylocated at Av. Eid Mansur, 666, Parque São George, Cotia, São Paulo, Brazil. Situated along the Rodovia Raposo Tavares corridor, the site offers direct access to key highways, proximity to major commercial areas, and good accessibility to São Paulo's airports—Guarulhos (~55 km) and Congonhas (~30 km)—making it a strategically connected hub for regional digital infrastructure.

⚙️ Facility Highlights

• Power Capacity & Redundancy: Offers 20 MW of utility power with N+N (2N) UPS redundancy and 10 backup diesel generators to ensure resilient operations 
• Scalable Colocation Space: Two-story facility with ≈3,660 m² (≈39,400 ft²) of raised-floor colocation space 
• Infrastructure Design: Built to Tier III Design & Constructed standards (Uptime Institute), supporting high availability and maintainability 
• Cooling Systems: N+1 cooling configuration using CRAC units for reliable thermal management
• Expansion Capacity: Recent addition of 3,600 m² (~38,750 ft²) to the campus, increasing total capacity by approximately 50% 

🔐 Security & Compliance

• Physical & Electronic Security: The facility includes mantrap entry, 24/7 onsite security personnel, card readers, biometrics, and CCTV surveillance with 90-day video retention 
• Certifications:
• Uptime Institute Tier III Design Documents and Tier III Constructed Facility
• Broad ISO compliance: ISO 9001, ISO 20000-1, ISO 22301, ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, ISO 27701, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 
• AICPA and data security certifications: ISAE 3402 SOC 1/2/3, PCI-DSS (3.2.1 or 4.0 depending on source) 
• Additional designations: SAP Outsourcing Operations Partner

🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access

• Carrier-Neutral Ecosystem: SAO1 supports a digital ecosystem of approximately 486 companies, including over 30 network & service providers such as Oracle, Vivo, Claro, TIM, BRFibra, Algar, plus global cloud/CDN platforms like Google, Netflix, Meta, Microsoft, AWS 
• Interconnection & Peering: Direct interconnection and peering with major cloud and content providers, including on-ramps for Google and others, enabling low-latency, high-performance connectivity 
• Ecosystem Integration: Ranked as the #2 most connected data center in São Paulo 

💼 Who It Serves

• Hyperscalers & Global Cloud Platforms: With scalable infrastructure, high-density support, and robust interconnects, SAO1 is ideal for cloud giants and content delivery networks 
• Enterprises & Financial Services: Trusted for mission-critical workflows, low latency access, and compliance—a fit for regulated industries and enterprise-grade customers 
• AI, Gaming, and ML Workloads: Expanded capacity supports high-density workloads like AI, gaming, and machine learning deployments 
• Sustainability-Conscious Organizations: Operates on 100% renewable hydroelectric energy, appealing to customers with ESG commitments