Data Center Investment News — 26/04/2024

SK Ecoplant’s TES Opens Virginia Data Centre

SK Ecoplant’s subsidiary, TES, has launched a new data center in Virginia, marking its entry into the U.S. data center market.

Eric Ingebretsen, TES chief commercial officer, said: “It was truly a pleasure to welcome Rep. Abigail Spanberger to join us in inaugurating our new facility.

“Rep. Spanberger’s commitment to serving her community and advocating technological innovation aligns perfectly with the values we hold at our company. Her presence highlights the importance of the IT asset disposition sector and the positive impact it can have on both businesses and the environment. We were honoured to have her join us on this special occasion and look forward to a successful and long-standing presence in Virginia.”

The facility, equipped with cutting-edge technology and designed to meet high standards of reliability and security, aims to cater to the increasing demand for data center services in the region. With this strategic move, SK Ecoplant strengthens its global presence and reinforces its commitment to providing advanced data center solutions to customers.

Atlasedge to Invest $530M in Portugal, a Hugely Promising Data Centre Market, Says Its CEO

Atlasedge, a prominent data center provider, has announced plans to invest $530 million in Portugal, emphasizing the country’s promising data center market.

In terms of capabilities, Lisbon 1 is a 6,200 sqm site with an existing facility which is currently being upgraded to accommodate AtlasEdge’s target customer base and Lisbon 2 is a 8,450 sqm greenfield site.

“Both sites will come online and onboard customers over the next three years,” Di Vitantonio said. “We have already secured strong initial interest from several multinational platforms, enterprises, and connectivity providers.”

The executive added that the Portuguese capital has been a long-term target for AtlasEdge. “The city boasts unparalleled global connectivity, being a major beneficiary of subsea cables connecting the Iberian Peninsula to Africa, North and South America. It is also a market characterised by incredibly robust demand for ready-to-sell capacity, with Lisbon home to several global hyperscalers. Portugal, more broadly, is not only a relatively underserved data centre market primed for future growth but also a market defined by a readily available supply of renewable energy.”

The investment aims to capitalize on Portugal’s strategic location, reliable infrastructure, and favorable business environment. With this substantial investment, Atlasedge seeks to expand its presence in Europe and enhance its capacity to deliver innovative and resilient data center solutions to meet growing customer demands.

Delaware Corp Sterling to Develop $100M Data Centre in Southeastern US

Sterling, a Delaware-based corporation, has announced plans to develop a new $100 million data center in the southeastern United States. The project aims to address the increasing demand for data center services in the region and strengthen Sterling’s position in the competitive data center market.

Joe Cutillo, Sterling’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “The data centre market remains extremely robust as our customers work to build the infrastructure to support future data demand including the needs of artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies.

“We are very pleased to have been selected by our customer for this project. Plateau’s best-in-class capabilities and customer-centric focus make them a trusted partner in mission-critical projects where on-time delivery matters most.”

With this investment, Sterling aims to leverage state-of-the-art technology and sustainable practices to deliver high-performance and environmentally friendly data center solutions.

KDDI Unveils Telehouse Canada and Restructures Senior Positions in Europe

KDDI, a leading Japanese telecommunications company, has revealed plans to establish Telehouse Canada, expanding its global data center footprint. This strategic move aims to meet the growing demand for data center services in Canada and enhance KDDI’s presence in North America.

Satoshi Adachi, President and CEO of KDDI Canada, said: “Canada is known around the world for its technology leadership, including advanced AI research, top-tier talent and the growth of innovative companies. Expanding Telehouse’s data centre services in Canada is an opportunity for us to help build on that momentum.

“Our data centres will make it easier and faster for Canadian businesses to modernize, scale their IT environments and engage in the digital economy.”

KDDI has been steadily expanding Telehouse’s presence into new international markets since establishing the first Telehouse data centre in New York in 1989. 

Additionally, KDDI has announced senior leadership restructuring in Europe, aligning its organizational structure to better serve customers and drive business growth across the region.

OVH Launches $145M Data Centre Project in Canada

OVH, a leading cloud service provider, has initiated a $145 million data center project in Canada, reinforcing its commitment to expanding its global infrastructure.

Estelle Azemard, Vice President Americas, OVHcloud, said: “This new data centre marks a major turning point in the history of OVHcloud in Canada, enabling our customers and businesses in the Toronto area to strengthen their infrastructure while retaining full control of their cloud journey, free from any form of technological or pricing lock-in. We’re also looking forward to making a difference by continuing to innovate for a sustainable digital environment.” OVHcloud has been present in Canada since 2011, where it employs 250 people and operates 90,000 servers hosted in the Montreal data centre.

The project aims to meet the growing demand for cloud and data center services in Canada and strengthen OVH’s position as a key player in the region. With state-of-the-art facilities and robust security measures, OVH aims to provide customers with reliable and secure cloud solutions to support their digital transformation initiatives.

V.tal Inaugurates Second Colombian Data Center in Barranquilla

V.tal, a leading data center operator, has inaugurated its second data center in Barranquilla, Colombia, further expanding its presence in the country.

“Barranquilla is the city where Colombia exchanges data with the world and, therefore, consolidates itself as a strategic place to choose a data center,” said Fábio Laguado, director of Latam and USA Sales at V.tal “At BDC2 we will offer colocation services, interconnection with content and cloud providers and other clients to exchange traffic, as well as access to all the services offered by V.tal in its terrestrial and submarine fiber optic network.”

The new facility, equipped with advanced infrastructure and security features, aims to meet the growing demand for data center services in Colombia and enhance V.tal’s capabilities in delivering reliable and secure hosting solutions to customers. With this expansion, V.tal strengthens its position as a key player in the Colombian data center market.

Vantage Plans $1bn Dublin Data Center Campus in Ireland with On-Site Power Generation

Vantage Data Centers, a leading global provider of hyperscale data center campuses, has announced plans to invest $1 billion in a new data center campus in Dublin, Ireland.

Phase one of the campus is expected to be up and running by the end of the year. Vantage says the campus will be “highly efficient,” with a Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of 1.2 and using virtually no water for cooling.

David Howson, president for the EMEA region at Vantage Data Centers, said: “Throughout this development, there will be a significant positive economic impact to the community as we employ more than 1,100 individuals during peak construction and create approximately 165 jobs to operate the campus.”

This significant investment underscores Vantage’s commitment to expanding its presence in Europe and meeting the increasing demand for data center services in the region. The new campus will feature on-site power generation capabilities, ensuring sustainable and reliable power supply to support the growing needs of hyperscale cloud and enterprise customers in Ireland.

CTRLS Unveils Its Upcoming Data Center in Hyderabad

CTRLS, a leading provider of data center and managed hosting services in India, has unveiled details about its upcoming data center in Hyderabad.

Speaking on the occasion, Sridhar Pinnapureddy, Founder and CEO, CtrlS Datacenters, said, “Following up on our US$ 2 Billion investment plans, we are happy to unveil our upcoming Hyderabad datacenter – DC3. Hyderabad is one of the largest datacenter markets in India and holds strategic significance because of the presence of large number of enterprises, cloud service providers and being one of the most preferred locations for hosting disaster recovery services, as it lies in seismic zone-2.”

The new facility, set to be launched soon, aims to cater to the increasing demand for data center services in Hyderabad and support the digital transformation initiatives of businesses in the region. With state-of-the-art infrastructure and robust security measures, CTRLS aims to deliver reliable and scalable hosting solutions to its customers, reinforcing its position as a trusted data center provider in India.