NTT Data Chicago Data Center Expansion: $340m Investment Boost
NTT Data and Tokyo Century are expanding their Chicago data center with $340m in Japanese government support to meet rising AI demand as of Jan 2026.
Japan's betting big on American AI infrastructure. On January 21, 2026, Nikkei reported that NTT Data and Tokyo Century are expanding their data center facilities in the Chicago area. A Japanese government-backed fund will invest up to $340 million as the global AI boom drives an insatiable demand for US data capacity.
NTT Data Chicago Data Center Expansion Details
The financial services firm Tokyo Century announced that the partners will add a third building to their existing two facilities in Chicago. This strategic hub is essential for handling the massive increase in data traffic spurred by breakthroughs in Artificial Intelligence.
Public-Private Synergy for AI Growth
The involvement of a Japanese government fund, contributing up to $340 million, underscores the geopolitical importance of digital infrastructure. As AI data centers require massive capital, Japanese firms are leveraging state support to secure a stronger foothold in the competitive US market.
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