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Cyta’s RedMax Acquisition Positions Cyprus For A Bigger Role In Regional Data Infrastructure

Cyta has signed an agreement to acquire the RedMax Data Centre in the Latsia Industrial Area, marking a significant expansion of its digital infrastructure and reinforcing Cyprus’ ambitions to strengthen its position as a regional data hub.

The acquisition includes a phased expansion and upgrade of the facility. The first phase is expected to become operational in early 2027, with the completed project set to become the largest privately owned data centre in Cyprus.

Expanding Digital Infrastructure

The investment significantly expands Cyta’s data centre portfolio, increasing its capacity to provide cloud services and equipment colocation for businesses, public sector organisations and international institutions.

According to Cyta, the upgraded facility will offer secure, high-availability infrastructure built to international standards, incorporating advanced physical security and cybersecurity systems, ISO certifications and renewable energy sources to meet part of its electricity demand.

“The investment is the next significant step in the development of Cyta Data Centers,” the company said, adding that the project will strengthen its ability to deliver cloud and hosting services at a larger scale.

Cyta also said the investment, together with its existing data centres and international submarine cable network, will further enhance Cyprus’ role as a regional digital hub while supporting the country’s technological and economic development.

Part Of A Global Data Centre Expansion

The investment comes as spending on data centres accelerates worldwide, fuelled by growing demand for cloud computing and artificial intelligence infrastructure.

Technology research firm Omdia estimates cumulative global investment in data centres will approach $1.6 trillion by 2030, while leading technology companies are expected to spend more than $600 billion on AI infrastructure in 2026 alone.

McKinsey & Company projects that global investment in data centres will reach $6.7 trillion by 2030, with the majority directed toward AI-ready facilities capable of supporting increasingly complex computing workloads.

Strengthening Cyprus’ Digital Position

Against that backdrop, Cyta’s investment reflects the growing strategic importance of digital infrastructure as countries compete to attract cloud services, AI workloads and international data storage.

For Cyprus, the project represents more than an expansion of capacity. By combining a larger data centre footprint with its international submarine cable network, Cyta is strengthening the island’s position as a digital gateway connecting Europe, the Middle East and neighbouring regions.

Cyprus Employment Rises 1.7% To 525,167 In Q2 2026

Cyprus employment increased 1.7% year over year to an estimated 525,167 people in the second quarter of 2026, according to the state statistical service, Cystat. Employees accounted for 472,254 of the total, while 52,913 were self-employed. The increase points to continued labor market growth across both wage employment and independent work.

Trade, Construction And Leisure Lead Employment Growth

Wholesale and retail trade, including motor vehicle and motorcycle repair, recorded some of the strongest employment gains, alongside construction and arts, entertainment and recreation.

Those sectors are closely linked to domestic economic activity, with trade reflecting consumer demand and construction reflecting investment. Employment growth in leisure-related industries also points to continued activity in consumer-facing services.

Hours Worked Rise Faster Than Employment

Labor input increased faster than headcount. Cystat estimated that employees and other workers put in 246.57 million hours during the second quarter, up 2.2% from a year earlier.

The increase suggests that businesses were not only employing more people but also recording higher total hours worked. Wholesale and retail trade, construction, and arts, entertainment and recreation again recorded the strongest gains.

Labor Market Expansion Remains Broad-Based

The combination of higher employment and hours worked points to continued expansion in Cyprus’ labor market during the second quarter. The pace remains moderate, but gains across several major sectors indicate that labor demand continued to support economic activity.

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