Google Cloud to establish first Central Asia node in Kazakhstan
Planned Astana facility aims to boost digital hub ambitions, cut latency, and expand AI-ready infrastructure
ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Google will open its first Central Asian node of Google Cloud in Kazakhstan by 2027, a move expected to accelerate the country’s digital hub strategy and strengthen its role in regional data infrastructure.
The facility will be housed at the Akashi Data Center in Astana, the largest Tier IV data center in Central Asia, according to Kursiv Media. Officials say the arrival of Google Cloud services will reduce reliance on international routes by enabling direct local access, improving speed, security, and reliability for businesses and consumers.
Currently, major companies in Kazakhstan face restrictions on using Google Cloud for corporate operations due to legislation requiring storage of citizens’ personal data within the country.
The establishment of a local node is expected to resolve these compliance issues, opening the door for enterprises to adopt cloud-based tools across finance, telecom, and e-commerce.
Vladislav Minkevich, CEO of Akashi, described the partnership as transformative. “For Akashi, this is an opportunity to connect the region to the global ecosystem of telecom, IT, and cloud services,” he said, adding that the facility will link Central Asia more closely with global digital markets.
The project aligns with wider efforts to position Kazakhstan as a digital bridge between Asia and Europe. On September 24, China Mobile International announced that Akashi’s Tier IV platform, with a capacity of 100 MW, would serve as a backbone for AI-powered systems used by operators and state agencies.
Analysts say the dual involvement of Google and Chinese telecom giants underscores Astana’s growing appeal as a neutral hub for global tech infrastructure.
Google Cloud provides a wide suite of services, from machine learning and analytics to storage and app deployment. Its integration in Kazakhstan is expected to strengthen digital sovereignty, attract foreign investment, and advance the government’s long-term strategy of digital transformation.
The Akashi Data Center, covering 11 hectares, is the first Tier IV-certified data center in both the Eurasian Economic Union and the Commonwealth of Independent States.
Officials describe it as a cornerstone of Kazakhstan’s cybersecurity and data resilience strategy, positioning the country to compete with larger regional players in digital economy development.
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