Data Center Investment News — 01/12/2023
Equinix’s expansion in Seoul, South Korea, underscores the growing demand for AI technology, positioning the city as a vital tech hub.
Equinix Korea Managing Director, Chris Jang, spoke of the company’s commitment to supporting Korean customers by delivering interconnected digital ecosystems and robust digital infrastructure. The launch of SL4, with, what the company describes as “advanced capabilities and seamless connectivity”, is expected to enable businesses to collaborate efficiently with technology partners and leverage cutting-edge AI infrastructure.
Equinix’s new data centre will cater to the increasing need for digital infrastructure, supporting AI-driven initiatives, and fostering innovation in the region.
Universal Commits $240 Million Investment in West Bengal Data Centre Project
Universal’s substantial investment in West Bengal, India, for a data centre project emphasizes the region’s potential in the data infrastructure sector.
The proposed data centre, slated for development in the Bengal Silicon Valley within New Town, Kolkata, is projected to be completed in four to five years, contingent upon the successful landing of a critical cable in the state, as explained by Mukherjee.
This significant commitment underscores Universal’s dedication to enhancing digital capabilities, contributing to West Bengal’s technological advancement.
Elea Digital Expands Rio de Janeiro Data Centre with $20 Million Investment
Elea Digital’s $20 million investment in expanding its Rio de Janeiro data centre signifies Brazil’s growing importance in the digital landscape.
Alessandro Lombardi, the President of Elea Digital, said: “It is essential to think of Elea as a company that values sustainability. This is a data centre that has always paid great attention to the environment, with the use of clean energy. It won’t be any different now.”
This expansion demonstrates Elea Digital’s commitment to providing advanced data solutions, supporting the digital growth of businesses in Rio de Janeiro.
Microsoft Commits $3.2 Billion to UK AI Data Centres
Microsoft’s $3.2 billion commitment to AI data centres in the UK highlights the country’s significance in AI technology development.
The capital expenditure aims to construct more AI data centres and was announced at the recent Global Investment Summit held at Hampton Court, the former palace of King Henry VIII in London, by the UK government.
Microsoft’s substantial investment aims to bolster the UK’s digital infrastructure, fostering AI-driven innovation and contributing to the nation’s technological progress.
Kao Data Grows London Data Centre Footprint with New Hyperscale Facility
Kao Data’s expansion in London with a new hyperscale facility highlights the city’s growing importance as a data centre hub.
David Bloom, recently appointed chairman of Kao Data, said: “Today marks a significant step forward in Kao Data’s journey, and it’s rewarding to see our vision for the Harlow campus further evolving. As the data centre industry reaches a major inflection point, it’s vital that UK government ambitions to become a world leader in AI and research are matched by world-class infrastructure, capable of supporting advanced workloads. Through the continued development of our high-performance data centre portfolio and our ethos for technical excellence, we believe that Kao Data will continue to play an integral role in the future of UK compute.”
This expansion demonstrates Kao Data’s focus on providing high-capacity solutions, catering to the increasing data needs of businesses and enterprises in London.
$680m Capital Injection Fuels EcoDataCenter’s Expansion Plans
EcoDataCenter’s injection of $680 million in capital signifies the company’s extensive growth plans in the data centre sector.
Peter Michelson, CEO of EcoDataCenter, said the heightened demand for their services to the growth of artificial intelligence (AI) in recent times. “Since AI exploded at the turn of the year, we have seen a significant increase in demand for our services,” said Michelson.
This substantial investment aims to support EcoDataCenter’s expansion initiatives, allowing them to offer advanced and sustainable data solutions.
Nexspace Launches Data Centre in Heidelberg, Germany
Nexspace’s launch of a data centre in Heidelberg, Germany, strengthens the city’s position in the data infrastructure landscape.
“This is a highly innovative data centre project. In close collaboration with the Heidelberg municipal utilities, an unprecedented concept was developed that sets standards in the area of sustainable cooling supply,” said Ralf Siefen, CEO Data Centre Group.
Nexspace’s new data centre will support digital initiatives, providing reliable and efficient data solutions in the region.
Surfix Data Centre Plans Edge Locations Across Brazil
Surfix Data Centre’s plans for edge locations across Brazil reflect the country’s increasing focus on edge computing.
“With national expansion, Surfix Data Centre is consolidating itself as one of the main companies in the sector in Brazil. The company offers complete solutions to meet the needs of companies looking for the best infrastructure for their data,” the company said.
This initiative emphasizes Surfix’s commitment to providing decentralized data solutions, supporting Brazil’s digital transformation.
OVHcloud Plans New Data Centres in Sydney and Toronto
OVHcloud’s plans to establish new data centres in Sydney, Australia, and Toronto, Canada, highlight the company’s global expansion strategy.
For AI, OVHcloud has launched OVHcloud Data Platform providing a “low code” approach to data and analytics. OVHcloud AI App Builder, now in alpha, is a managed serverless service to build contextualized generative AI apps and chatbots. The company also offers AI “endpoints” which give API access to several AI models, which the company says will make AI “a commodity requiring little knowledge on the customer’s side.”
These new centres aim to cater to the growing digital needs of businesses and organizations in both regions.
BDDC Celebrates Topping Off for Jakarta’s Tier 4 Data Centre
BDDC’s topping-off ceremony for Jakarta’s Tier 4 data centre marks a significant milestone in Indonesia’s data infrastructure development.
These industries rely heavily on in-town data centres for direct engagement with end-users through applications or the utilization of data storage, processing, and transfer services. Presently, streaming, social media, cloud services, and artificial intelligence (AI) dominate digital activities, underscoring the need for highly reliable data centres, especially in critical sectors like finance.
This event underscores BDDC’s commitment to providing high-quality and secure data services in Jakarta.