Aug 20, 2025 | Posted by Abdul-Rahman Oladimeji
Data center developer Avaio Digital Partners this week announced plans for a new $6 billion data center campus in Mississippi's Rankin County. The campus, known as Avaio Digital Taurus, will total 600,000 sq ft (55,742 sqm) of data center space and 116MW of capacity. The company said the project will go live in the first half of 2027. The site will include rooftop solar and rainwater capture.
Mark McComiskey, CEO of Avaio Digital, said: "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.”
The company said it has secured more than 1.2GW of power from utilities at campuses in California, Virginia, Arkansas, and Mississippi – with around 450MW set to be available by 2027.
