Data Center Investment News — 04/04/2025
Datadog plans a data centre in Australia
Datadog, a monitoring and security platform for cloud applications, has announced plans to build its first data centre in Australia. This new facility, located on AWS, will help Datadog meet local privacy and security requirements by storing and processing data locally. It is part of the company’s expansion strategy, adding to its existing data centres in North America, Asia, Europe, and AWS GovCloud. The data centre is expected to open in mid-2025 and will support the company’s growth in Australia and New Zealand, where it currently serves over 1,000 organizations across sectors like banking, retail, technology, and public services.
Datadog’s expansion into Australia comes at a time of surging demand for IT services in the region, with analysts forecasting IT spending to reach AU$147 billion in 2025. The company is focusing on key areas such as cybersecurity, generative AI, and cloud services, which are expected to dominate the market. In addition to the new data centre, Datadog is investing in local operations, including opening a Melbourne office and expanding teams in Sydney and Auckland. This growth aligns with the Australian Government’s goal to become a top three digital government.
Executives from major Australian companies, such as Flight Centre and SEEK, praised Datadog’s impact on their businesses. Grant Currey, CTO at Flight Centre, highlighted how Datadog has transformed their technology ecosystem, shifting from reactive to proactive business operations. Lisa Tobin, Group Executive at SEEK, emphasized how Datadog’s end-to-end observability helps them detect and resolve issues before they become critical. With continued investment in the region, Datadog aims to support Australia’s rapidly growing digital economy, especially in highly regulated sectors like healthcare and financial services.
DAMAC buys Nordic data centre operator Hyperco
EDGNEX Data Centers, the digital infrastructure division of Dubai-based DAMAC Group, has acquired the Finland-based data centre company Hyperco as part of its global expansion strategy. This acquisition strengthens EDGNEX’s position in the Nordic region, known for its abundant renewable energy, mature digital ecosystem, and high connectivity. Hyperco, which operates in Finland and Sweden, will continue to be led by its three co-founders and existing team. The acquisition aligns with EDGNEX’s goal to invest in scalable digital infrastructure and build a strong presence in the Nordics, as highlighted by Hussain Sajwani, founder of DAMAC Group.
As part of its ongoing expansion, EDGNEX has made significant investments in the US, with a planned US$20 billion commitment to develop data centres with 2,000MW of capacity over the next four years. This figure could increase depending on future demand. The US strategy targets Sunbelt states like Texas, Arizona, and Oklahoma, as well as key Midwest regions. In Europe, EDGNEX is also making notable investments, including a €150 million joint venture in Greece and a €400 million data centre project in Madrid, Spain, set to open by 2026. These projects contribute to EDGNEX’s ambitious global growth plans.
Since its launch in 2021, EDGNEX has rapidly expanded its global footprint, with over 100 professionals supporting its operations. The company aims to achieve 55MW of capacity in the Middle East by 2025 and exceed 3,000MW globally. By 2026, EDGNEX targets over 300MW of operational capacity, backed by a US$3 billion investment pipeline. The company is also planning to expand into Southeast Asia, complementing its existing data centres in Saudi Arabia and Thailand.
EQT Infrastructure VI closes at $23 billion, eyes digital infrastructure expansion
Swedish private equity firm EQT AB has successfully closed its sixth infrastructure fund, EQT Infrastructure VI, at €21.5 billion (US$23.23 billion), surpassing its initial target of €20 billion. The fund’s assets under management total €21.3 billion in fee-generating assets. This marks a significant milestone as global demand for digital infrastructure, particularly data centres, continues to grow in response to rapid digitalization. EQT’s Head of Infrastructure, Masoud Homayoun, highlighted that the fund had already closed or signed 12 investments, with 45-50% of its capital committed, focusing on long-term global trends like the transition to a decarbonized economy and digitalization.
The fund’s investment strategy extends beyond data centres to include fibre networks, telecommunication towers, and satellite infrastructure. Notably, EQT Infrastructure VI has formed a new partnership with EdgeConneX, a global data centre operator, and is in exclusive negotiations to acquire a majority stake in Eutelsat Group’s ground station infrastructure business in Europe. Lennart Blecher, Head of Real Assets at EQT, emphasized the growth of EQT Infrastructure since 2008, now boasting a 130-strong team and three key investment strategies: Value-Add, Active Core, and the newly launched Transition Infrastructure strategy.
EQT Infrastructure VI has attracted a diverse range of global institutional investors, including pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, asset managers, and insurance companies, with private wealth investors showing increased interest compared to the previous fund. Suzanne Donohoe, Chief Commercial Officer at EQT, expressed gratitude to the firm’s longstanding clients, who contributed around 70% of the fundraise, demonstrating continued confidence in EQT’s Value-Add Infrastructure strategy.
Equinix promotes former Telecity CCO to UK managing director role
Equinix has appointed James Tyler as the new managing director for its UK operations, effective April 2025. Tyler will oversee 14 data centres in London and Manchester, which contribute about 25% of Equinix’s regional revenue and generate over $1.4 billion for the UK economy, according to a KPMG assessment. Tyler joined Equinix in 2016 following the company’s $3.8 billion acquisition of TelecityGroup, where he was chief commercial officer. Since then, he has held leadership roles in human resources, organizational transformations, and mergers and acquisitions at Equinix.
Tyler expressed pride in taking on the new role, noting Equinix’s significant growth in recent years. He sees a huge opportunity to build on this momentum as the company enters its next phase, leveraging its sector expertise, skilled team, and strong partner network to drive the UK economy forward. His focus will be on strengthening Equinix’s position in the UK market while continuing to provide global value to customers. Tyler also plans to build on his work during the COVID-19 pandemic, where he played a key role in maintaining business continuity and stakeholder confidence.
Tyler replaces Bruce Owen, who will now focus solely on his role as president for the EMEA region. Owen expressed confidence in Tyler’s leadership, praising his vision and commitment to innovation, and highlighted that Tyler’s direction will help Equinix continue to grow and solidify its position as a leader in the industry.
KDDI’s subsidiary to invest $1bn in French data centre footprint
Telehouse, a subsidiary of Japanese telecom giant KDDI, has announced a €1 billion (US$1.09 billion) investment plan for four data centres across France. This investment aims to meet the rising demand for IT hosting driven by the growth of cloud computing and artificial intelligence. The project includes building a new 60,000 square meter data centre near Marseille, with an electrical capacity of about 50 megawatts. Sami Slim, CEO of Telehouse France, expects the Marseille facility to be completed by 2027. The company also plans to develop a data centre in eastern Île-de-France by 2029 and expand its existing facilities in Paris and Yvelines.
The selection of Marseille for the new data centre is strategic, leveraging the city’s role as a key interconnection point with 18 submarine cables linking it to 57 countries. Telehouse has had a presence in Marseille since 2021 through a partnership with Jaguar Network. The investment aligns with France’s broader focus on artificial intelligence development, supported by President Macron’s €109 billion (US$118.8 billion) commitment announced earlier this year.
However, Telehouse faces challenges, including bureaucratic delays and the upcoming end of the Arenh mechanism, which currently provides low electricity prices in France. Slim noted that while these challenges may affect France’s competitiveness, they won’t impact the planned projects, which are expected to proceed as planned.
Greek utility giant PPC pivots to data centres with $5.4bn investment
Greece’s Public Power Corporation (PPC) has announced a €5 billion (US$5.41 billion) investment plan to develop data centres in its former lignite mines in Western Macedonia, marking its entry into the growing data centre and AI market. This move follows a strong financial performance, with PPC reporting a 41% increase in EBITDA to €1.8 billion. The company also expanded its renewable energy capacity to 6.2 GW, with an additional 3.7 GW in advanced stages of development. PPC’s data centre strategy focuses on a 300 MW facility, which could scale up to 1 GW depending on market conditions.
As part of its broader strategy, PPC aims to repurpose its depleted open pit lignite mines, ceasing coal use by 2026. The last coal-fired plant, Ptolemaida 5, will be converted to a 350 MW natural gas facility capable of burning hydrogen. PPC is also developing renewable energy assets, including 1.3 GW of photovoltaic capacity, 300 MW of battery storage, and two pumped storage hydropower projects with a combined 560 MW capacity. These energy assets will support the proposed data centres.
PPC’s chairman and CEO, George Stassis, highlighted the company’s shift towards becoming a leading powertech group. The data centre project, with an estimated cost of €7 million to €8 million per megawatt, is expected to be more cost-effective than similar projects in other European regions. PPC is currently in discussions with potential partners for the data centre venture, which represents a major change in its business model as it transitions away from fossil fuels.
Pulsant acquires two SCC data centres in UK expansion deal
UK-based edge infrastructure provider Pulsant has agreed to acquire two data centres in Birmingham and Fareham from European tech company SCC. This acquisition expands Pulsant’s network to 14 data centres across the UK and involves transferring SCC’s colocation-only clients and operational staff to Pulsant. The deal, expected to be completed by April 2025, includes a partnership between Pulsant and SCC for colocation services, allowing SCC clients to access Pulsant’s broader data centre network.
The Birmingham data centre, located in a key economic area, has a power capacity of around 2 MW with room for expansion. The Fareham facility, a carrier-neutral site, offers a higher power capacity of around 3 MW. Together, these two data centres provide 25,000 square feet of operational space. Rob Coupland, CEO of Pulsant, emphasized that the acquisition strengthens their presence near key economic hubs, particularly in Birmingham, helping more businesses benefit from Pulsant’s data centre network.
SCC’s co-CEO, James Rigby, expressed confidence that Pulsant was the ideal partner to operate these facilities long-term, given its expertise and commitment to expanding its UK footprint. He also noted that this move allows SCC to invest further in its managed service hybrid offerings while ensuring a smooth transition for clients and staff. The partnership aims to support the growing demand for colocation services in the UK.
JLL names Yassine Rifai data centre director for France, Belgium, Luxembourg
JLL has appointed Yassine Rifai as the new director of data centres for France, Belgium, and Luxembourg, a newly created position within its EMEA project and development services division. Based in Paris, Rifai will oversee project management and assist clients with navigating administrative processes and urban planning regulations in the region. With nearly two decades of experience in real estate, engineering, and data centre development, Rifai previously worked as a data centre project director at Turner & Townsend in Paris and has also gained expertise in Morocco and the Middle East.
Jonathan Kinsey, EMEA lead and global chair of data centre solutions at JLL, expressed excitement about Rifai’s appointment, noting that his expertise will help JLL grow its presence in key French-speaking markets as the demand for data centre infrastructure continues to rise. The market is projected to grow at an annual rate of 25% through 2027, significantly outpacing the global growth forecast of 15%. Rifai’s knowledge of the local construction market is expected to strengthen JLL’s ability to manage major data centre projects in the region.
JLL’s analysis reveals that 742 MW of hyperscale self-build data centre capacity is currently under construction in the EMEA region, with another 2,661 MW of land allocated for future development. Rifai’s role will be pivotal in addressing challenges related to administrative issues and land availability in France, helping JLL maintain its competitive edge in this rapidly expanding sector.
$10 billion, 4.5GW data centre campus planned at former coal power station site in pennsylvania
Homer City Redevelopment (HCR) and Kiewit Power Constructors are planning to develop a 4.5GW data centre campus at the site of the former Homer City Generating Station in Pennsylvania. The project is set to cost up to US$10 billion for power infrastructure and site readiness, with additional billions expected to be invested in data centre development. The site, spanning over 3,200 acres, will be transformed into a natural gas-powered campus, with GE Vernova supplying hydrogen-enabled, gas-fired turbines starting in 2026. Construction is expected to begin this year, with power production slated for 2027.
The former Homer City Generating Station, which operated from 1969 until its decommissioning in July 2023, was the largest coal-burning power plant in Pennsylvania. The site is well-connected to the PJM and NYISO transmission systems, which will be beneficial for the new project. The development will include the largest natural gas-powered plant in the U.S., serving large data centre customers and powering thousands of homes in the local area.
Knighthead Capital Management, which has held significant equity positions in Homer City for nearly eight years, will continue to lead the project’s financing. Andrew Shannahan, a partner at Knighthead, expressed excitement about the project, stating that the Homer City Energy Campus will be vital for securing America’s dominance in AI and energy capacity.
Schneider Electric to boost data centres with $700M U.S. expansion
Schneider Electric (EPA: SU) is making a historic investment of over $700 million in its U.S. operations through 2027, marking its largest single capital expenditure in its 135-year history in the country. The investment aims to expand manufacturing, support energy infrastructure, and address the growing demand in sectors like data centres, utilities, and industrial automation. The project is expected to create over 1,000 jobs, with a focus on hiring veterans and retired service members for roles in manufacturing, engineering, and technical fields.
Aamir Paul, President of North America Operations for Schneider Electric, emphasized the importance of acting quickly to meet the rising demand driven by AI growth and energy needs. This investment is part of the company’s broader responsible investment strategy and underscores its commitment to U.S. manufacturing and technological innovation. The expansion follows prior investments in 2023 and 2024, pushing Schneider Electric’s total U.S. investment past $1 billion this decade.
The expansion will include the construction of new facilities in Tennessee and a power distribution lab for AI data centres in Massachusetts. Schneider Electric has also introduced its AI-enabled One Digital Grid Platform to help modernize the U.S. electrical grid and has joined the EPRI’s DCFlex initiative to explore how data centres can support grid stability. The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) commended Schneider Electric’s investment for contributing to U.S. economic growth, innovation, and meeting future electricity demands.
PhoenixNAP set to break ground on second data center in Phoenix, Arizona
PhoenixNAP, a U.S.-based colocation provider, is set to begin construction on the second phase of its data center in Phoenix, Arizona. The new facility, known as PHX02, will add a 530,000-square-foot building to the company’s existing data center and is expected to be completed by Q4 2026. This expansion will provide significant capacity, hosting up to 44,000 racks with densities up to 44kW. The project will initially have a 30MW capacity, with the potential to increase to 50MW using natural gas-powered fuel cells from Bloom Energy.
The expansion is part of PhoenixNAP’s efforts to meet the growing demand for multi-tenant data centers in Phoenix. The company’s current data center in Phoenix, which opened in 2010, covers 200,000 square feet and provides 20MW of capacity, with plans to expand to 25MW. PhoenixNAP operates additional global data center leases in locations such as Ashburn, Virginia, Amsterdam, and Singapore.
The company acquired a 6.4-acre parcel of land for $10.2 million to build the new facility. The project represents a continuation of PhoenixNAP’s efforts to expand its infrastructure and meet the rising demand for IT services, including colocation and cloud solutions.
NTT breaks ground on data center campus outside Tokyo, Japan
NTT has officially broken ground on a new 50MW data center campus in Shiroi City, Chiba, located approximately 30km east of Tokyo. The first data center on the campus, the Shiroi Data Center (SHR1), is expected to be completed by April 2027 and will have a 24MW capacity. The facility will support AI, cloud computing, and next-gen digital services.
This project is part of a joint venture between NTT Global Data Centers Japan and Tepco Power Grid, which was formed last year to develop data centers in the Inzai-Shiroi area of Greater Tokyo. The companies had initially aimed to deliver the first phase by the second half of 2026.
NTT operates more than 1.5GW of data center capacity globally, with facilities across North America, Asia Pacific, EMEA, and India. The new data center campus in Chiba will further strengthen NTT’s presence in Japan’s growing digital infrastructure market.
Vancouver’s Carrier Connect acquires data center in Perth, Australia
Carrier Connect Data Solutions Inc., a Canadian data center operator, has signed a non-binding letter of intent (LOI) to acquire a Tier II/III data center in Belmont, Perth, from Nexion Group. The 2MW facility spans 8,000 sq ft and offers 220 racks, currently running at 25% capacity. Carrier will pay AU$2.5 million (US$1.57 million) for the facility, including an upfront payment of AU$200,000, AU$100,000 after six months, and AU$2.2 million in amortized payments over a 25-year term at 9% interest. The acquisition is seen as a strategic move to expand Carrier’s presence internationally, especially in Australia, complementing its Canadian operations.
Carrier’s CEO, Mark Binns, highlighted the strategic value of the deal, noting the opportunity to provide primary connectivity, disaster recovery, and traditional data center services across North America and Australia. The acquisition adds a profitable, operating facility with an established customer base to Carrier’s portfolio, which is projected to grow in revenue given the facility’s current low-capacity utilization. Carrier also estimates that the as-built replacement value of the equipment in the data center exceeds CAD$6 million (US$4.1 million).
Carrier currently operates a data center in Vancouver and aims to expand further by acquiring more facilities and building its own by 2027. This acquisition follows the company’s recent move to the TSXV exchange after merging with Hopefield Ventures Two Inc. The acquisition is expected to boost Carrier’s global data center footprint and provide additional services for clients on both continents.
CyrusOne to develop second data center in Milan, Italy
CyrusOne, a data center operator owned by KKR, has announced plans to develop its second data center in Milan, Italy, named MIL2. The new facility will be located on a 19.68-acre site in Milan and Segrate, approximately four miles east of the city center near Linate Airport. The three-story data center will have a total IT capacity of 54MW across 18,000 sqm (193,750 sq ft) of technical space, consisting of six 9MW data halls. This new site will be built with sustainability in mind, featuring heat reuse capabilities and solar panels to power ancillary areas.
The MIL2 facility will utilize a closed-loop cooling system and will be capable of distributing heat to third parties in the area, should demand arise. Power for the data center will be provided through a dual active power supply of 90MVA at 220KV, which will also supply power to the nearby MIL1 data center. The development is expected to further contribute to the local grid, with additional power capacity made available to nearby businesses. The data center is scheduled for completion by 2028.
CyrusOne’s plans for its first Italian facility, MIL1, were announced in December 2023. Located in Segrate, East Milan, the MIL1 facility will offer 27MW of IT capacity across 9,000 sqm (96,875 sq ft) of technical space, with phase one expected to be operational by Q3 2027. The land for both data centers was previously used for nuclear research, with the Segrate site having been decommissioned in 2003.
DCI Data Centers submits plan for 25MW data center in Canberra, Australia
DCI Data Centers, owned by Brookfield, has revived its plans for a data center in Jerrabomberra, near Canberra, with an expanded capacity. Originally announced in 2022 as a 20MW facility, the project has now been revised to a 25.4MW data center located at 2 Wolsley Way, part of the Poplars Innovation Precinct. The new planning application includes a 5,826 sqm (62,710 sq ft) data center, with a public exhibition of the updated plans already underway.
The facility will incorporate sustainability features, including solar panels capable of generating 50kW and a rainwater harvesting system for site use. However, the center will also rely on diesel backup generators. DCI had initially planned to have the data center operational by 2024, but no updated timeline has been provided yet.
DCI, which was acquired by Brookfield in 2019, now operates more than 10 data center sites across the APAC region, with 130MW of IT capacity in development. In December, the company opened its second 4MW facility in Adelaide.
Homer City and Kiewit unveil plans for 4.5GW natural gas powered AI data center in Pennsylvania
Homer City Redevelopment (HCR) and Kiewit have teamed up to transform the former Homer City Generating Station, a decommissioned coal-fired plant in Pennsylvania, into a 4.5GW natural gas-powered data center campus. The project, named Homer City Energy Campus, will span over 3,200 acres and is expected to begin construction this year with commercial operations starting in 2027. The initial investment for power infrastructure and site preparation is estimated to exceed $10 billion, with the total cost of the data center construction expected to be significantly higher, marking it as the largest investment in Pennsylvania’s history.
The Homer City Energy Campus will be powered by seven hydrogen-enabled, gas-fired turbines from GE Vernova, with the turbines expected to start delivery in 2026. The project has been designed to leverage existing infrastructure, such as grid connections to the PJM and NYISO grids, as well as substations and water access at the site. Kiewit will handle the construction of the campus, with the goal of meeting the highest standards of safety and quality.
Knighthead Capital Management is leading the financing for the project, which is part of a broader trend of natural gas-powered plants being developed to support the growing AI data center market in the US. However, there have been concerns about the ability of natural gas turbine manufacturers to keep up with the rising demand from the data center sector, with some companies like Engie postponing their gas power plant projects due to increased costs and long lead times for turbine deliveries.
Khazna Data Centers confirms fresh funding from MGX and Silver Lake
UAE-based Khazna Data Centers has secured investment from MGX and Silver Lake, both now holding undisclosed minority stakes in the company alongside majority shareholder G42. This move, first announced in February and now confirmed, is expected to accelerate Khazna’s global expansion and enhance its capabilities in AI and digital economies. The company views the investment as a significant step in its growth, with CEO Hassan Alnaqbi emphasizing the importance of data centers designed to support high-density computing for future AI applications.
As part of the deal, the UAE telecom giant e& (formerly Etisalat) has exited its stake in Khazna, with G42 purchasing its $2.2 billion share. Despite the exit, e& remains a key business partner for Khazna. This shift follows Khazna’s 2021 merger with G42 and e&’s data center operations, making it the UAE’s largest data center provider. The company, which currently operates 30 data centers, is also expanding internationally, including a new facility under development in Cairo, Egypt.
MGX, a key investor, is already collaborating with G42 and Eni to develop data centers in Italy and has investments in projects such as OpenAI’s Stargate in the US. Silver Lake, another prominent investor, has made significant data center investments, including a major stake in Vantage and a leading role in a $6.4 billion funding round earlier this year.
Metrobloks acquires site in Miami for 15MW data center
Metrobloks has acquired a 4.05-acre land parcel in Miami, Florida, for its first U.S. data center. The company plans to develop a 15.2MW multi-tenant data center on the site, which will offer both liquid and air cooling and support rack densities up to 150kW. While development timelines were not disclosed, Metrobloks intends to invest $150 million in the project. CEO Ernest Popescu highlighted the strategic location’s access to subsea cables and its position as an optimal hub for enterprises expanding their data capacity, particularly for AI inference.
The acquisition was financed through Metrobloks’ MB Sweetwater Partners LLC investment vehicle. Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava praised the project for reinforcing the region’s role as a global technology and connectivity hub, which will drive economic growth, innovation, and job creation. Metrobloks, a developer focused on AI-ready data centers, also raised $5.2 million in seed funding last year, led by Current Equity Partners and Serena Capital.
In addition to the Miami facility, Metrobloks has plans for other data centers, including a 15MW facility in Miami and a 34.2MW data center in Milan, Italy. The company recently announced a €100 million partnership with European investment firm Eurazeo to develop data centers across Europe.
Hut 8 acquires data center company owned by Trump sons
Crypto and AI data center company Hut 8 has acquired an 80% majority stake in American Data Centers, Inc., a firm founded by Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., and renamed it American Bitcoin Corp. This new subsidiary will focus on large-scale Bitcoin mining and building a strategic Bitcoin reserve. Hut 8’s move involves transferring “substantially all” of its ASIC miners to American Bitcoin, which will be managed through long-term commercial agreements. Hut 8 aims to position American Bitcoin as the world’s largest and most efficient Bitcoin miner while also maintaining a strong Bitcoin reserve.
The transaction allows Hut 8 to split its business into two focused entities, each aligned with its own capital strategy. Asher Genoot, CEO of Hut 8, emphasized the strategic evolution of the platform, with each company pursuing its own growth goals. Eric Trump will serve as Chief Strategy Officer for American Bitcoin, alongside CEO Matt Prusak, a former Hut 8 executive. Eric Trump expressed excitement about the partnership, citing the combination of Hut 8’s operational expertise and their shared interest in Bitcoin and decentralized finance.
Hut 8, a Nasdaq-listed company, operates or develops 19 data centers, including ten for Bitcoin mining, and has been expanding its services, such as GPU-as-a-Service through its Highrise brand. The company recently merged with US Bitcoin and aims to evolve into a “low-volatility energy and digital infrastructure company.” American Bitcoin will initially colocate at Hut 8’s facilities, with future plans to expand into additional sites.
Vodacom opens data center in Maputo, Mozambique
Vodacom Mozambique has launched a new $25 million data center in Maputo, located in Tchumene, Matola, marking the country’s largest facility of its kind. Construction of the carrier-neutral data center began in October 2023, and it provides direct access to the 2Africa subsea cable, which is hosted in Vodacom’s equipment room in Matola. While further specifications of the facility have not been disclosed, the inauguration was attended by Prime Minister Benvinda Levi, who highlighted the importance of the center in Mozambique’s digital transformation.
This new data center expands Vodacom Mozambique’s infrastructure, adding to its 2013 modular facility in Matola. The country now boasts 18 data centers, underscoring its growing digital capabilities. Vodacom Mozambique has also made strides in network expansion, launching commercial 5G services in Maputo in May 2023, with plans for broader 5G coverage in the coming years. As of November 2023, the operator serves over 10 million customers in Mozambique.
Vodacom, part of the Vodafone Group, operates across several African countries, including Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Lesotho, Nigeria, and Kenya, where it is known as Safaricom. Other companies, such as iColo and Raxio, also have a presence in the Maputo region.