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The Brazilian data center market is experiencing significant growth driven by rapid digitalization and increasing demand for data processing and storage. A study by the Brazilian Agency for Industrial Development (ABDI) indicates that hardware and software costs account for approximately 62% of a data center's CAPEX, with the CAPEX per MW estimated at R$ 53.2 million.

Additionally, the tax burden on investment for data center construction reaches 23%, funds that could be reinvested in telecom infrastructure. Operationally, energy consumption represents the largest share of OPEX at 32%, with combined energy and maintenance costs totaling nearly 58.7% of monthly expenses.

Racks for servers play a crucial role in operational efficiency, with proper organization influencing energy consumption and cooling effectiveness. The ABDI emphasizes that choosing quality racks is vital for energy efficiency and operational cost reduction, impacting sustainability and competitiveness in Brazil's data center sector.