AVAIO Digital Partners has announced plans for a massive new data center campus near Little Rock in Pulaski County, marking the largest economic investment in Arkansas history.
The project, known as AVAIO Digital Leo, will support cloud computing and artificial intelligence technologies with large-scale computing, networking, data storage, and power infrastructure. The campus will be developed in multiple phases, beginning with a combined $6 billion investment from AVAIO and its customers.
AVAIO is currently contracted with Entergy Arkansas for 150 megawatts of power, with long-term demand expected to grow to as much as 1 gigawatt as the campus expands. Construction of the first phase is expected to begin in early 2026, with the site energized by June 2027.
The project is expected to create more than 500 permanent operations jobs over the next five years, along with thousands of construction jobs during development.
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders called the project a major step in positioning Arkansas as a national technology leader, crediting recent legislation that reduced regulatory timelines and expanded incentives for data center investments.
State and local leaders say the site was selected for its strong fiber connectivity, rapid power delivery, on-site natural gas infrastructure, and its 760-acre footprint capable of supporting large-scale expansion.
AVAIO officials say the campus will feature sustainable design elements, including water-efficient cooling systems, rainwater recapture, rooftop solar, and advanced energy-saving technologies.
The Leo Data Hub becomes part of AVAIO Digital’s growing portfolio of hyperscale campuses across the U.S. and Europe, reinforcing Arkansas’ role in next-generation digital infrastructure development.
Leave a Reply