Brighton Hospital Embarks on Major Overhaul with Data Centre Demolition Feb 13, 2024 Brighton’s Royal Sussex County Hospital has announced the demolition of its data centre, marking a key phase in a comprehensive £750 million modernisation effort. This initiative, aimed at revitalising the hospital’s infrastructure, will involve the dismantling of several structures, including the historic Barry Building, the Nigel Porter Unit, and the ENT and Hanbury Buildings. The […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
CapitaLand Acquires Digital Realty Data Centre in London for £125.1 Million Aug 17, 2023 Singaporean investment firm CapitaLand has completed the acquisition of a Digital Realty data centre located in Watford, just north of London, UK. The purchase, made through CapitaLand Ascendas REIT Management Limited, was finalized for £125.1 million ($159 million). The acquired property is believed to be the Chess Building, a 31MW data centre encompassing 25,000 square […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Developers Triumph in Appeal for Docklands Data Centre and Residential Complex Oct 25, 2023 A landmark decision by a planning inspector has paved the way for a significant development project in the heart of London’s Docklands. The successful appeal serves as a nuanced nod to the efficacy of such processes for developers keen to realise their ambitions. Initially highlighted by Building and Building Design, the project comprises two residential […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Getinge announces new Global Centre of Excellence for Chemistry and UK HQ at St. Modwen Park Derby Feb 24, 2023 Swedish medical technology manufacturer Getinge has today announced plans to establish a new Global Centre of Excellence for Chemistry and UK headquarters at St. Modwen Park Derby. Within the facility, the MedTech company will bring together its chemistry and instrument decontamination business, as well as its UK sales offices, service functions and logistics operations. Getinge, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Google’s new 33-acre data centre in Hertfordshire Jan 22, 2024 Google has unveiled plans to broaden its data centre presence in the UK by establishing a fresh campus in Hertfordshire, situated just outside London. In a recent announcement, the tech behemoth shared news of commencing construction on a new facility spanning 33 acres in Waltham Cross, located to the north of London. In October 2020, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
ICG Real Estate Buys £125m Digital Assets in Central London and Renews Vodafone’s Lease Until 2048 Oct 23, 2023 In a significant move, ICG Real Estate, a branch of ICG, has announced the acquisition of a £125 million digital infrastructure portfolio in Central London, currently leased to Vodafone UK. As part of the purchase deal, both parties have agreed to an extension of Vodafone’s lease for an additional 25 years, lasting until 2048. This […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Kao Data secures £130m to fund datacentre expansion across UK Oct 6, 2021 Harlow-based colocation provider Kao Data has secured up to £130m in additional funding as it sets it sights on expanding its operations after securing a sizeable financial services client. The company, whose datacentre campus in Essex is home to the UK’s fastest supercomputer, Cambridge-1, has signed a deal with infrastructure investment company Infratil that will result […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Macquarie Asset Management acquires significant stake in Virtus Data Centres Aug 2, 2022 St Telemedia Global Data Centres (ST Telemedia) has reached an agreement for Macquarie Asset Management, via Macquarie European Infrastructure Fund 7, to acquire a significant minority stake in leading data centre provider VIRTUS Data Centres (VIRTUS). VIRTUS provides colocation and cloud connectivity services to blue-chip clients, including global technology companies and enterprise clients. Its portfolio […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
SEGRO Acquires retail park with data centre redevelopment potential in Slough Jan 12, 2023 SEGRO plc has acquired Bath Road Shopping Park in Slough, from Royal London Asset Management for £120 million. The retail park is strategically located next to the Slough Trading Estate and covers approximately 11.4 acres. It includes 10 retail warehouse units, roughly one third of which are currently vacant thereby providing immediate opportunities for asset […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Startup NatPower Announces £10bn Investment in Britain’s Largest Battery Storage Initiative Mar 7, 2024 NatPower, a burgeoning UK-based company, has committed an impressive £10bn towards establishing the nation’s most extensive collection of battery storage facilities. This bold move aims to significantly enhance the UK’s green power capabilities, with plans to introduce three “gigaparks” shortly, followed by an additional ten next year. The venture is set to play a crucial […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
VIRTUS to Launch Groundbreaking AI-Ready Data Centre Campus in Buckinghamshire Feb 19, 2024 VIRTUS Data Centres, a leading data centre operator in the UK and a member of the ST Telemedia Global Data Centres Group, has unveiled plans for an innovative data centre campus in Saunderton, Buckinghamshire. This development, situated to the northwest of London, close to Slough’s established data centre hub, is poised to cater to the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Vodafone decides to put its portfolio of data centres in London up for sale Jul 12, 2023 Vodafone Enterprise has put a portfolio of its data centre and office freeholds in central London up for sale. The Network Portfolio, consisting of six facilities covering a total area of 260,000 sq ft (24,155 sqm), is estimated to be valued at £100 million. These properties are currently leased to Vodafone Enterprise UK until April […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
