RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – AVAIO Digital, a Connecticut-based developer and operator of sustainable data centers, announced a new $6 billion data center campus at the East Metropolitan Center Business and Industrial Park in Brandon.
According to officials, AVAIO Digital Taurus will provide new workforce development opportunities in the state while also providing a variety of jobs for the Jackson-metro area. This will include at least 60 direct, high-tech jobs and hundreds of indirect jobs, ranging from construction to other related industries.
“AVAIO Digital’s $6 billion investment is the third largest in our state’s history and a great vote of confidence in our people, our communities and our ability to get companies up and running faster. This project will not only transform Rankin County and the Metro Jackson region, it will transform our economic landscape and lead to even more high-tech leaders choosing Mississippi,” said Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.).
“The Greater Jackson area is poised to become a new hub for cloud computing and AI development, and we are delighted to partner with the city of Brandon to make a significant investment in expanding the region’s digital and energy infrastructure. Mississippi provides a unique opportunity for hyperscalers to rapidly expand their digital presence in close proximity to established data center markets in a highly-sustainable way,” stated AVAIO Digital CEO Mark McComiskey.
Officials said the Brandon campus will feature high-speed, low-latency connectivity options, including direct access to multiple long-haul fiber routes nearby that link seamlessly to major data center hubs such as Dallas and Atlanta. They said the design features include details like water-efficient cooling, rainwater recapture and rooftop solar and cooling system economization to minimize power demands.
Once fully equipped, the facility will support computer server, networking and data storage technologies that power cloud computing and artificial intelligence applications. Entergy Mississippi will provide reliable power for the project.
The Mississippi Development Authority approved AVAIO Digital Taurus for the state’s Data Center Enterprises tax exemption. MDA also previously provided assistance through the Site Development Grant Program to help develop the East Metropolitan Business and Industrial Park. Rankin County and the City of Brandon will also assist with the project.
“This development will bring high-quality jobs, attract and retain top talent and position Brandon at the forefront of a growing, innovation-driven industry. We are honored to partner with AVAIO Digital as they invest in our city’s future,” said Brandon Mayor Butch Lee.
AVAIO Digital expects construction of the data center complex to be complete during the first half of 2027.