Data Center Investment News — 12/01/2024
IPI-Owned Stack Infrastructure to Add 72MW Data Centre in Northern Virginia
Stack Infrastructure, owned by IPI Partners, is set to add a 72MW data centre in Northern Virginia.
Brian Cox, Chief Executive Officer of STACK Americas, said: “This latest announcement embodies STACK’s commitment to responsibly delivering scale. At STACK, we’re dedicated to bringing technological innovation while positively impacting the community to foster growth and a more economically rewarding future.”
This expansion is a response to the increasing demand for data centre services in the region, addressing the growing needs of businesses for reliable and scalable infrastructure.
Colt DCS Expands Frankfurt Presence, Breaks Ground on Third Hyperscale Data Centre
Colt Data Centre Services is expanding its presence in Frankfurt, Germany, by breaking ground on its third hyperscale data centre.
The data centre will provide direct access to DE-CIX, one of the world’s largest internet exchange points, and multiple dark fibre providers. Maintaining its neutrality in terms of cloud, carrier, and IX, the Frankfurt data centre will have multiple entry points and alternative carrier routing to hopefully minimise the risk of service disruptions.
This move aligns with the company’s strategy to meet the surging demand for hyperscale data solutions in one of Europe’s key data centre markets.
DigitalBridge, Silver Lake Invest $6.4bn into Vantage Data Centres
DigitalBridge and Silver Lake have jointly invested $6.4 billion into Vantage Data Centres.
Sureel Choksi, president and CEO of Vantage, said: “We are delighted that Silver Lake is joining DigitalBridge to support Vantage’s continued expansion across North America and EMEA.
“Cloud computing, AI and related technologies are driving unprecedented demand for digital infrastructure. The market opportunity in front of us is extraordinary, and we are excited to chart our next phase of growth with two premier investors who have been great partners to us and have an unmatched understanding of our global technology customers and their infrastructure needs.”
This significant capital injection aims to fuel Vantage’s expansion plans and enhance its position in the data centre market, supporting the company’s growth initiatives and strategic acquisitions.
Kao Data Appoints CEO as It Looks to Expand into New Markets
Kao Data, a UK-based data centre operator, has appointed a new CEO as part of its strategic plans to expand into new markets.
David Bloom, Founder and Chairman, Kao Data, said: “Doug’s outstanding reputation for driving business strategy, growth and leading world-class teams truly speaks for itself, and on behalf of the shareholders and senior management team, I’m delighted to welcome him to Kao Data.
“His visionary insight and ethos for entrepreneurialism will help us drive another step-change in performance as we seek to fast-track our ambitions across the European region, and scale our sustainable, secure, and advanced data centre platform, engineered for AI.”
This leadership change signals Kao Data’s ambitions for growth and global presence, focusing on catering to evolving customer needs in the data centre industry.
Billionaire Mukesh Ambani Confirms Opening of Brookfield, Jio, and Digital Realty Data Centre
Mukesh Ambani, billionaire and Chairman of Reliance Industries has confirmed the opening of a data centre collaboration with Brookfield, Jio, and Digital Realty.
The opening was announced by billionaire and Reliance Industries chairman and managing director Mukesh Ambani.
Speaking to an audience at the Tamil Nadu Global Investors Meet he said the group is investing in renewable energy and green hydrogen as well as in setting up a data centre in the state.
“Reliance has partnered with Canada’s Brookfield asset management and US-based Digital Reality to set up a state-of-the-art data centre, which will be opened next week,” he said.
This partnership signifies a major step in enhancing data infrastructure in India, showcasing the involvement of key players in the industry.
EQT Shows It Likes Data Centres with Fresh AI-Driven Capital Injection into EdgeConneX
EQT, a global investment firm, has injected fresh AI-driven capital into EdgeConneX.
Jan Vesely, partner within EQT Infrastructure’s Advisory team, said: “With the support of EQT Infrastructure’s global presence, industry expertise and dedication to sustainable growth, EdgeConneX together with this new initiative is well-positioned to be a leading provider of critical digital infrastructure worldwide.
“EdgeConneX is a pioneering data centre solutions provider, and its team has the proven track record and deep experience necessary to help lead this expansion and meet hyper-scale customers’ needs around the world.”
This financial support underscores EQT’s confidence and interest in the data centre sector, emphasizing the importance of cutting-edge technologies in shaping the future of data infrastructure.
Sweden’s Tloop Acquires Data Centre in Stockholm
Tloop, a Swedish data centre operator, has acquired a data centre in Stockholm.
“Acquisition of existing data centers is an important part of T.Loop’s establishment strategy,” said Mathias Lindqvist, chief engineer and T.Loop co-founder. “We see great potential in this facility where we will be able to reuse the existing infrastructure and thus quickly be able to offer colocation services to our customers. At the same time, we also see good conditions for being able to recycle all the heat generated in the data center to heat the property in which it is located.”
This acquisition contributes to Tloop’s strategic expansion in the data centre market, allowing the company to strengthen its presence and offerings in the region.
Digital Connexion to Launch Data Centre in Chennai, India
Digital Connexion is set to launch a new data centre in Chennai, India.
Mukesh Ambani, chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries said at the Tamil Nadu Global Investors Meet: “Reliance has partnered with Canada’s Brookfield asset management and US-based Digital Realty to set up a state-of-the-art data center, which will be opened next week.”
This development aims to address the increasing demand for data centre services in the region, providing businesses with advanced and reliable infrastructure solutions.
Stack Infrastructure to Support AI Workloads Requiring Up to 300kW Per Rack
Stack Infrastructure is gearing up to support AI workloads that require up to 300kW per rack.
“Stack was built for the world’s largest innovators, and from the beginning, we have prioritized the long-term scalability of our clients with a flexible data center design,” said Matt VanderZanden, chief operating officer of Stack Americas.
This initiative aligns with the growing demand for high-performance computing capabilities, showcasing Stack Infrastructure’s commitment to catering to evolving technological needs.
TierPoint Acquires Data Centre in Fort Worth, Texas
TierPoint, a leading provider of secure, connected data centre and cloud solutions, has acquired a data centre in Fort Worth, Texas.
“We’re experiencing exceptionally strong demand for data center services and this new, world-class facility greatly enhances our ability to answer that demand,” said TierPoint chairman and CEO Jerry Kent. “We’re in active, late-stage conversations with multiple companies that have an interest in the facility, which – in addition to supporting traditional colocation needs – is a future landing spot for the large-scale, high-density colocation services required for artificial intelligence and other compute-intensive, GPU-accelerated workloads.”
This acquisition expands TierPoint’s footprint and strengthens its presence in Texas, enabling the company to offer enhanced services to local businesses.
Soluti Launches New Data Centre in Goiânia, Brazil
Soluti, a Brazilian technology company, has launched a new data centre in Goiânia, Brazil.
The Tier III quality facility is located in Goiânia, the capital and largest city of the Brazilian state of Goiás, in central Brazil. The site, which doubles as a new company headquarters, spans a total of 4,500 sqm (48,440 sq ft) and is LEED Gold certified.
This facility aims to meet the growing demand for secure and reliable data storage and processing services, providing businesses in the region with advanced infrastructure solutions.
Yotta Launches Data Centre in Gift City, India
Yotta Infrastructure, a data centre service provider, has launched a new data centre in Gift City, India.
“The state of Gujarat, with GIFT City, has been at the forefront of providing a viable and sustainable platform for global businesses to set up base in India. The setting up of the IFSC zone is a further testament to their vision for financial services companies,” said Yotta co-founder and chairman Darshan Hiranandani. “We are proud to support this vision of the Gujarat government with a state-of-the-art data center within the IFSC zone, providing the latest and best in cutting-edge technologies to help businesses set up and scale their businesses while also adhering to all regulatory requirements.
This strategic move contributes to Yotta’s mission to provide advanced data centre solutions in the country, supporting the digital transformation initiatives in the region.
DataBank to Expand SLC6 Data Centre in Salt Lake City, Utah
DataBank, a leading provider of enterprise-class data centre solutions, is set to expand its SLC6 data centre in Salt Lake City, Utah.
“The SLC6 expansions sync with how the data center market in the Salt Lake area is expanding rapidly,” said DataBank VP of construction, Tony Qorri. “We’re ready to support large enterprises, software developers, social media platforms, and hardware manufacturers that need extra data center capacity to run their operations.”
This expansion addresses the increasing demand for data centre services in the region, providing businesses with scalable and secure infrastructure solutions.
NTT to Launch New DC in North India
NTT is planning to launch a new data centre in North India.
According to a post made on its official profile on a professional networking site, the scalable facility will have a total of 52.8 MW critical IT load. On its website, it tells potential clients of its new NOIDA 2 data center, “Spread over six acres, the campus will support 52.8MW capacity across two buildings. Building A will support 22.4MW of critical IT load and building B will support 30.4MW. The buildings have seismic dampeners to protect the structure and best ensure the protection and continual operation of your equipment.”
This initiative reflects the growing importance of data infrastructure in the region, as NTT aims to provide advanced data centre services to businesses in North India.
BDx Indonesia to Acquire Indosat’s Data Centre and Edge Portfolio for US$170M
BDx Indonesia is set to acquire Indosat’s data centre and edge portfolio for US$170 million.
“We’re honored to play a role in shaping Indonesia’s digital future through this impactful collaboration. This transaction underscores our dedication to building a sustainable business and propelling Indosat’s evolution from Telco to TechCo,” said Vikram Sinha, president director and chief executive officer of Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison.
This acquisition strengthens BDx’s position in the Indonesian data centre market, allowing the company to offer a broader range of services to its customers.