AVAIO Digital, a Connecticut-based developer and operator of sustainable data centers, has announced a new $6 billion data center campus at the East Metropolitan Center Business and Industrial Park in Brandon.
AVAIO Digital’s new Brandon data center campus will be named AVAIO Digital Taurus and will provide new workforce development opportunities in the state while also providing a variety of jobs for the Greater Jackson-area’s workforce. These include at least 60 direct, high-tech jobs and hundreds of indirect jobs ranging from construction to other related industries.
“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,” said Mark McComisky, CEO of AVAIO Digital. “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.”
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 are assisting with the project, as well.
“The city of Brandon is proud to be the site of this transformative development. This $6 billion investment by AVAIO Digital Partners marks a monumental day for the city of Brandon,” said Butch Lee, Mayor, City of Brandon. “From the beginning, the city has worked closely with AVAIO Digital to help bring this project to life, and today’s announcement represents a major step forward. 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.”
AVAIO Digital expects construction of the data center complex to be complete during the first half of 2027.