Data Center Investment News — 06/10/2023
Axiata Group and ZTE Open Data Centre in Indonesia’s Second Largest Metro
Axiata Group, a major telecommunications conglomerate, and ZTE have inaugurated a state-of-the-art data centre in Indonesia’s second-largest metro area.
Li Jixin, director of engineering and services PT ZTE Indonesia, said: “By using a modular concept, these two data centres can effectively save costs, processing time, and energy consumption. We are happy to collaborate again with Link Net in building a data centre in Jakarta and Surabaya, which aims to strengthen telecommunications infrastructure and encourage digital growth in Indonesia. By leveraging our expertise in telecommunications and Link Net’s strong presence in the market, we are ready to provide data centres with the latest technology that effectively meet the increasing need for digital connectivity in Surabaya and Jakarta.”
This facility signifies Indonesia’s rapid digital advancement and growing demand for data services. The collaboration between Axiata and ZTE aims to bolster Indonesia’s digital infrastructure, catering to the burgeoning needs of businesses and consumers in the region.
Philippines Department of Information and Communications Technology Launches North Luzon Data Centre
The Philippines’ Department of Information and Communications Technology has launched a cutting-edge data centre in North Luzon.
DICT Secretary Ivan John Uy said: “The collaboration between DICT and BCDA to establish the North Luzon Data Center is a quantum leap towards a digitally-empowered Philippines. This cutting-edge facility is a symbol of our unwavering commitment to innovative, efficient, and exceptional public service. With this data centre, we shall drive digital transformation in the region and the country, ensuring that every Filipino can seize the opportunities of the digital economy.”
This initiative is a significant step in the Philippines’ digital transformation journey, enhancing the nation’s data capabilities. The centre is poised to bolster connectivity and support various sectors, including government services and businesses, in the northern region.
Black Box to Roll Out a Fleet of Data Centres Across India
Black Box, a leading digital solutions provider, has unveiled plans to deploy a fleet of data centres across India.
Chief executive Sanjeev Verma said: “The US is our largest market, just like it is for the rest of the technology companies. We continue to grow and invest in the US in terms of revenue and profits and expect to achieve double-digit growth on the back of a strong backlog and pipeline. In India, we continue to evaluate potential opportunities to make investments. The current digitisation initiative by the Indian government and the high demand for data centres is something we would like to evaluate since we are among the few players with expertise to work with our hyperscale customers.”
This strategic initiative underscores the increasing demand for data services in India’s rapidly growing digital landscape. Black Box’s expansion aims to provide scalable and reliable data solutions, catering to the diverse needs of businesses and organizations nationwide.
Philippines’ ePLDT Touts $900M Manila Data Centre
ePLDT, a prominent Philippine data centre provider, has announced a substantial investment in a $900 million data centre in Manila.
The group’s 12th facility has been designed with a power capacity of 100 megawatts (MW), representing a cost range from US$6 million to US$9 million per MW. According to Victor Genuino, president and CEO of ePLDT, the construction of the centre is expected to commence by 2025.
The new data centre will cater to both hyperscalers and local enterprise clients in the Philippines. This cutting-edge facility signifies the Philippines’ position as a key player in the Asia-Pacific data centre market. ePLDT’s investment aims to meet the evolving demands of enterprises, government agencies, and industries, enhancing the nation’s digital capabilities.
Telehouse Opens $260M Île-de-France Data Centre
Telehouse, a leading global data centre provider, has inaugurated a state-of-the-art data centre in Île-de-France, France. Sami Slim, Managing Director of Telehouse France, said: “Our new data centre is in line with our strategic plan to support European and national digital sovereignty by extending our hosting and connectivity capacity. We want to attract global Internet traffic to Europe and offer our customers trusted, high-performance infrastructures with low environmental impact, so that they can successfully implement their growth strategy.”
This facility represents a significant addition to France’s digital infrastructure, catering to the burgeoning demand for data services in the region. Telehouse’s investment underscores France’s role in the European data centre landscape, fostering innovation and technological progress.
Digital Realty Buys Land in Croatia for Future 30MW Data Centre
Digital Realty, a prominent data centre solutions provider, has acquired land in Croatia for the development of a future 30-megawatt data centre. This strategic move reflects Croatia’s emergence as a noteworthy destination for data centre investments.
Jan-Pieter Anten, Group Managing Director EMEA, Digital Realty, said: “This land parcel expands Digital Realty’s Zagreb campus and supports the development of additional capacity. Upon completion, our new Zagreb facility will enable customers to deploy their critical infrastructure in world-class data centres with access to a rich and densely populated connected data community through our existing ZAG1 facility, along with access to the rest of our global footprint via PlatformDIGITAL, our global data centre platform.”
Digital Realty’s presence in Croatia is set to enhance the country’s digital capabilities and support the digitalization efforts of businesses and organizations.
Etix Everywhere Completes Acquisition of DataBank’s French Real Estate Portfolio
Etix Everywhere, a global data centre developer and operator, has successfully completed the acquisition of DataBank’s French real estate portfolio.
Raul Martynek, DataBank’s CEO, said: “We are glad to complete the sale of our French assets to Etix Everywhere and have our French customers and employees join a platform extremely focused on the European market.
“Now, we will be able to target our capital and resources on deepening our US portfolio to meet the increasing demand for data centre capacity that has been unleashed by artificial intelligence applications.”
This acquisition strengthens Etix Everywhere’s position in the French data centre market, expanding its footprint and enhancing its service offerings. The move aligns with the company’s growth strategy and commitment to providing advanced data solutions.
Microsoft Gears Up for Madrid Data Centre Opening
Microsoft is preparing for the opening of a cutting-edge data centre in Madrid, Spain. This facility represents Microsoft’s dedication to expanding its cloud infrastructure in Europe, fostering digital innovation and economic growth.
The technology multinational’s latest facility will be in Meco where the Regional Government of Madrid’s Minister for Digitalisation, Miguel López-Valverde, signed an agreement with the operator designed to allow the regional government to have preferential access to these centres. This is expected to improve connection speeds and provide a high-powered storage and computing service.
The Madrid data centre will provide advanced cloud services, supporting businesses and organizations in Spain and the broader European region.
Start Campus Opens Mega €4.2Bn Sines Campus with First Clients Moving In Today
Start Campus has inaugurated a massive €4.2 billion data centre campus in Sines, Portugal. This groundbreaking project positions Portugal as a significant player in the global data centre industry.
Afonso Salema, CEO of Start Campus, said he believes this endeavour is a significant step forward for Start Campus and the SINES 4.0 project, “driving Portugal to the heart of the rapidly evolving international data market”.
The first building, expected to be fully operational by March 2024, marks the beginning of Start Campus’s vision of developing one of the largest data centre campuses in Europe. The campus’s launch marks a milestone in Portugal’s digital transformation, attracting major clients and fostering technological advancement and economic development.
T5 Data Centers Acquires Chicago Facility
T5 Data Centers, a leading data centre developer, has acquired a facility in Chicago, USA. This strategic acquisition strengthens T5 Data Centers’ presence in the competitive Chicago data centre market.
David Horowitz, T5’s Executive Vice President, Leasing, said: “By strategically locating our new data centre in an area facing power constraints, we’re providing our clients with state-of-the-art data infrastructure while contributing to the region’s sustainable growth. It’s a testament to our commitment to overcoming challenges and transforming them into opportunities, demonstrating that even in the face of constraints, we can power progress and drive digital transformation with our ForeverOn solutions.”
The facility’s integration into T5’s portfolio enhances its service offerings, catering to the digital needs of businesses in the region.
DC BLOX Unveils Plans for 4 Data Centres in South Carolina
DC BLOX, a data centre services provider, has revealed plans for the construction of four data centres in South Carolina, USA.
Jeff Uphues, DC BLOX CEO, said: “Our new Camp Hall location will be an attractive data centre location for hyperscalers who have an immediate need for space and power to support AI/ML and other fast-growing applications. In addition, the facility will offer access to high-capacity fibre to service their customers within the region as well as globally.”
Jimmy Staton, Santee Cooper President and CEO commented: “Camp Hall is a strategic location for DC BLOX, which will encourage and support technology-driven industries and quality jobs in the Berkeley County and greater Charleston area.
This initiative underlines the increasing demand for data services in the state and the southeastern United States. DC BLOX’s investment aims to enhance digital infrastructure, support businesses, and foster economic growth in the region.
GIP Capital Partners Injects $450 Million into Vantage Data Centres
Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) Capital Partners has invested $450 million in Vantage Data Centers, a leading data centre provider. This significant infusion of capital highlights the attractiveness of the data centre industry for investors.
Jon Plavnick, Managing Director at GIP Credit, said: “This finance deal exemplifies our strong and fruitful partnership with Vantage, a front-running firm within the global hyperscale data centre sphere. It aligns well with GIP CAPS’ strategy of investing in high-quality assets with attractive cash flow characteristics.”
The investment will empower Vantage Data Centers to expand its operations, develop advanced facilities, and meet the rising demand for data services globally.
Tier IV Quality Data Center Planned on Sabah, Borneo
Plans are underway for the development of a Tier IV quality data centre in Sabah, Borneo. This initiative signals Sabah’s emergence as a key player in the data centre landscape.
Sabah deputy chief minister I Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey G. Kitingan said “This is very important as we are moving into a digital economy, green economy, artificial intelligence (AI) technology, We need to establish a data centre for these purposes, and I hope it will become a catalyst for us to set up other data centres in other areas where it is needed. This will help us to transform from a conventional to a digital economy.”
The Tier IV classification signifies the facility’s high reliability and redundancy, essential for critical operations. The project is set to bolster Sabah’s digital capabilities and attract businesses seeking top-tier data services.
DataBank Expanding Texas Data Centre
DataBank, a leading data centre provider, is expanding its data centre facility in Texas, USA. This expansion aligns with the growing demand for data services in Texas, a hub for technology and business.
“The Plano campus design streamlines this expansion as we had already created scalable space and power options for customers requiring higher-density colocation services,” said DataBank vice president of Construction, Tony Qorri. “The expansion of our very first data centre also syncs with the growing importance of the Dallas area in the data centre ecosystem that connects users across the US and South America.”
DataBank’s investment aims to meet the diverse needs of clients, ranging from enterprises to cloud service providers, supporting their digital operations, and ensuring robust connectivity.
Peru’s Canvia Launched Third Data Centre in Lima
Canvia, a major data centre operator in Peru, has inaugurated its third data centre facility in Lima. This expansion reflects Peru’s digital progress and the increasing demand for data services in the country.
“This implementation is aligned with our regional expansion plan, which has been underway since last year. With this, we project that our data centre business will grow more than 18 percent in 2023,” said Hugo Goicochea, CEO of Canvia. “The value generated by having three data centres available to our clients is to guarantee the high availability of their services, having their data replicated to ensure rapid recovery in the event of any incident that may occur.”
Canvia’s new data centre will enhance local connectivity, support businesses, and contribute to Peru’s digital economy, fostering innovation and technological advancement.
Datum Gains Planning Permission for Manchester Data Centre
Datum, a UK-based data centre provider, has received planning permission for a new data centre facility in Manchester. Teledata had bought and planned to retrofit the existing building to offer 25,000 sq ft of data centre space and 4MVA of capacity. Datum decided instead to demolish the existing structure and start from scratch with a purpose-built data centre (with the same footprint and capacity).
The planning statement said the existing building provides “insufficient floor space” to cater to demand, and a new development offered the change to build a more efficient building with “substantively improved” sustainability and energy credentials. This development underscores Manchester’s significance as a digital hub in the UK. Datum’s data centre will contribute to the city’s digital infrastructure, offering secure and resilient data services to businesses, government entities, and organizations in the region.
India’s DLF to Invest $408.4M in Noida Data Centre and IT Park
DLF, one of India’s leading real estate developers, has announced a substantial investment of $408.4 million in a data centre and IT park in Noida, India.
Karun Varma, senior executive director, the north offices business, DLF, said: “We have recently received inquiries for more IT space in the area, and that encourages us to plan for the next phase there. Out of the 1.15 million square feet that have already been constructed (as part of the first phase), one million square feet have already been committed by clients.”
This project signifies India’s rapid digital transformation and growing demand for data services. DLF’s investment aims to create a state-of-the-art facility, fostering technology-driven innovation, supporting businesses, and enhancing Noida’s position as a digital hub.
Microsoft to Build Data Centre in Newport, Wales
Microsoft has revealed plans to construct a data centre in Newport, Wales. This initiative strengthens Wales’ position in the global data centre landscape.
“Microsoft will be applying for planning permission for a data centre in Newport, Wales,” the company said in a recent post to its community site. “We are preparing a planning application for the site in the Quinn Imperial Park to deliver a new state-of-the-art data centre.”
Microsoft’s investment will provide cutting-edge cloud services, empower local businesses, and contribute to the digital growth of Newport and the broader Welsh economy.