A Strategic Partnership Proposal
National Data Centre of
Trinidad and Tobago
A comprehensive proposal to build, manage, and operate a state-of-the-art Tier II colocation data centre in Port of Spain.
USD $5 Million Phase 1 | 300kW Capacity | 40 Racks | Expandable to 600kW
Submitted To
The Honourable Kamla Persad-Bissessar, SC, MP
Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
Office of the Prime Minister, Whitehall, Port of Spain
Submitted By
Agile Disruptive Technologies Ltd.
January 18, 2026
Classification: Privileged and Confidential
The Business Case
Why Trinidad Needs This Data Centre
The Problem Today
Trinidad and Tobago currently has no sovereign-grade data centre infrastructure. Government ministries, banks, telecoms, and enterprises are forced to host critical data overseas—primarily in Miami, Virginia, and São Paulo.
This creates significant risks: sensitive citizen data subject to foreign jurisdiction, latency issues affecting e-government services, and an estimated USD $15-25 million annually flowing out of the country in hosting fees to foreign providers.
The 2024 cyberattack on government systems exposed the vulnerability of distributed, uncoordinated IT infrastructure across ministries—a problem a centralized national data centre directly solves.
The Opportunity
Trinidad possesses the lowest electricity costs in the Western Hemisphere at USD $0.021/kWh—electricity represents 30-40% of data centre operating costs globally. This alone creates a compelling competitive advantage.
Combined with its strategic location outside the hurricane belt, existing subsea cable connectivity, and 40ms latency to Miami, Trinidad can become the digital hub of the Southern Caribbean.
A national data centre transforms Trinidad from a consumer of digital infrastructure into a provider—attracting cloud providers, content delivery networks, and regional enterprises seeking Caribbean presence.
$15-25M
Annual Capital Outflow
Currently paid to foreign data centres
$0.021
Per kWh Electricity
Lowest in Western Hemisphere
40ms
Latency to Miami
Ideal for regional services
0
Tier II+ Data Centres
Currently in Trinidad
Technical Excellence
Facility Specifications
A purpose-built Tier II certified facility designed to international standards, with infrastructure capable of supporting the most demanding enterprise workloads.
Power Infrastructure
Cooling & Environment
Security & Compliance
Target Certifications
Uptime Tier II
99.741% Uptime
ISO 27001
Information Security
ISO 22301
Business Continuity
SOC 2 Type II
Security Controls
PCI-DSS
Payment Security
Network & Connectivity
Carrier Neutral
Multiple ISP Options
Subsea Cable Access
Deep Blue One, ECFS, SCF
Internet Exchange
TTIX Peering Point
Cloud Direct Connect
AWS, Azure, GCP Ready
Investment
Phased Investment Approach
A prudent, phased approach that minimizes upfront capital while proving demand. Start with $5M for Phase 1, expand only when occupancy justifies it.
Phase 1
$5 Million
Sufficient for all government ministries plus initial commercial customers. Infrastructure designed for seamless Phase 2 expansion.
Phase 2
$4-5 Million
Expansion triggered only when Phase 1 reaches 70% occupancy. Funded by operational revenue or additional investment.
Phase 1 Capital Expenditure ($5M)
Cost Reduction Strategies
- Modular UPS: Scalable units that grow with demand, avoiding over-provisioning
- In-Row Cooling: More efficient than traditional CRAC, lower upfront cost
- Single Generator: N+1 via utility backup, Phase 2 adds redundancy
- Right-Sized Design: 40 racks meets initial demand without waste
Why Phased Approach?
- Lower Risk: Prove demand before committing full capital
- Faster ROI: Smaller facility reaches profitability sooner
- Technology Refresh: Phase 2 can incorporate newer, more efficient equipment
- Self-Funding: Phase 2 can be funded from Phase 1 revenue
Government Contribution
Land + Building Shell
ADT Investment
$5M Equipment
Partnership Structures
Three Models for Consideration
We propose three partnership structures, each offering different risk/reward profiles and levels of government involvement.
Management Contract
Lowest Risk for Government
Structure
Government owns facility and equipment. ADT operates and manages for a fixed fee plus performance bonus.
Investment
Government: $5M (equipment)
ADT: Operational expertise
Revenue
100% to Government
ADT receives management fee (10-15% of revenue)
Term
5-10 years with renewal options
Best For:
Maximum government control, proven operational partner
Revenue Share JV
Shared Risk & Reward
Structure
Joint venture entity. Government provides facility, ADT invests $5M in equipment and operates.
Investment
Government: Land + Building
ADT: $5M equipment + operations
Revenue
Split 60% ADT / 40% Government
(adjustable based on contributions)
Term
10-15 years
Best For:
Balanced partnership, shared upside
Concession (BOT)
Full Private Operation
Structure
Government grants exclusive operating rights. ADT invests, builds, operates, then transfers.
Investment
Government: Land lease
ADT: $5M + full operational risk
Revenue
ADT retains commercial revenue
Government receives concession fee + guaranteed capacity
Term
15-25 years, then transfer to Government
Best For:
Minimal government capital, long-term asset acquisition
National Impact
How Government Benefits
Beyond financial returns, this data centre delivers strategic value across economic development, national security, and digital transformation.
Economic Benefits
Retain Capital In-Country
Stop $15-25M annual outflow to foreign data centres. Keep hosting revenue circulating in the local economy.
Foreign Exchange Generation
Attract regional customers from Barbados, Guyana, Suriname, and Eastern Caribbean—earning USD revenue.
Job Creation
20-30 permanent high-skilled jobs (engineers, technicians, security). 50+ construction jobs during build.
Tech Sector Catalyst
Attract cloud providers, fintech companies, and tech startups seeking Caribbean infrastructure.
Strategic & Security Benefits
Data Sovereignty
Citizen data stays under Trinidad jurisdiction. No exposure to foreign surveillance laws or data requests.
Cybersecurity Posture
Centralized, hardened infrastructure with 24/7 SOC monitoring. Far more secure than distributed ministry servers.
Disaster Recovery
Become the DR site for other Caribbean nations. Revenue opportunity + regional leadership position.
E-Government Enablement
Foundation for digital ID, e-voting, online tax filing, and citizen services. Supports Vision 2030 goals.
Government IT Consolidation Savings
$3-5M
Annual hosting cost reduction across ministries
40-60%
Reduction in duplicated IT infrastructure
1
Centralized security & compliance framework
24/7
Professional monitoring vs. business hours only
Implementation
12-15 Month Delivery Timeline
Months 1-3
Agreement & Design
- Execute partnership agreement
- Detailed engineering design
- Equipment procurement begins
- Permits and approvals
Months 4-8
Infrastructure Build-Out
- Electrical systems installation
- Cooling infrastructure
- Raised floor and containment
- Security systems
Months 9-12
Testing & Certification
- Integrated systems testing
- Load bank testing
- Tier II certification audit
- Staff recruitment and training
Months 13-15
Launch & Operations
- Government migration begins
- Commercial customer onboarding
- 24/7 operations commence
- ISO certification process
About Us
Agile Disruptive Technologies Ltd.
ADT is a Caribbean-founded digital infrastructure company with deep expertise in data centre design, construction, and operations. Our leadership team brings over 50 years of combined experience from leading roles at Equinix, Digital Realty, and regional telecommunications providers.
Proven Track Record
Successfully delivered edge data centres in Jamaica and Barbados
Regional Expertise
Deep understanding of Caribbean regulatory, climate, and market conditions
Vendor Relationships
Established partnerships with Schneider Electric, Vertiv, and Cisco
Next Steps
Let's Build Trinidad's Digital Future
We respectfully request a meeting with you and your designated officials to discuss this proposal in detail, answer technical questions, and explore the partnership structure that best serves Trinidad and Tobago's interests.
Ryan Ramhit
Director
Agile Disruptive Technologies Ltd.