MLIT experts evaluated potential sites for data centers in Kazakhstan On 23-29 November 2025, a group of specialists from the Meshcheryakov Laboratory of Information Technologies visited Almaty (Republic of Kazakhstan). The key objective of the visit was an expert assessment of several potential sites for a modern data center. The delegation included the Laboratory’s Chief Engineer Andrey Dolbilov, MICC Chief Engineer Alexey Vorontsov, Senior Engineer Andrey Evlanov, and 1st Category Software Engineer Alexey Golunov. The program of the visit comprised meetings with colleagues from the country’s leading scientific institutions, namely, the Institute of Nuclear Physics (INP) of the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, and Fesenkov Astrophysical Institute. (NP) of the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, and Fesenkov Astrophysical Institute. During a detailed study of the sites, the MLIT engineers analyzed a range of parameters critical to the data center organization: the condition and suitability of existing premises, the reliability and capabilities of engineering networks (electricity, ventilation, etc.), logistics, including the possibility of delivery and installation of large-sized equipment, the location of the sites, and their proximity to the required power capacity. For each of the options considered, the specialists compiled a detailed report and a list of recommendations. The focus was on existing structures and premises that require necessary modernization, as well as available sites suitable for the construction of stand-alone data centers. The visit became a significant practical step in enhancing international scientific and technical cooperation between JINR and the IT sector, particularly with the Republic of Kazakhstan. The data and expert assessments obtained will form the basis for making a strategic decision on the optimal site for the future data center. The data center being built at INP is planned to be used to process data from projects involving scientists from Kazakhstan and JINR, specifically the experiments at the NICA and LHC accelerator complexes..
