Amazon to invest £8bn into UK data centres over 5-years Sep 11, 2024 Amazon and the UK Government has announced plans to invest £8bn into the UK data centres sector over the next five years. The Labour Party, who’ve called in previously rejected data centre applications since taking to office since the General Election, is focusing on the data centre sector to provide an economic boost, and it […] Posted by: Deividas Krupstas Read more
Bain Capital acquires majority share in data centre platform Oct 30, 2024 Bain Capital, one of the world’s leading private, multi-asset alternative investment firms, and Aquila Group, a private investment company and pioneer in sustainable assets, announce a significant partnership in the data centre sector. As part of the cooperation, Bain Capital is acquiring an 80% stake in AQ Compute, the data centre subsidiary of Aquila Group. […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Blackstone announces £10bn investment into UK AI data centre Sep 26, 2024 Blackstone has confirmed they’ll be investing around £10bn into the UK for an artificial data centre in Blyth, situated in the North East of England. The development will create 4,000 jobs including 1,200 during the construction period – with the project housed on the site formerly outlined for the BritishVolt battery plant which was set […] Posted by: Deividas Krupstas Read more
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
Castleforge and Galaxy Data Centres to acquire Redhill Data Centre Jan 7, 2025 Real estate investor Castleforge in partnership with full-service data centre operator and advisory firm Galaxy Data Centers, announced today the acquisition of Redhill Data Centre with a development value of over £100 million. This partnership marks Castleforge’s entry into the data centre sector, combining their expertise in operational real estate investment with Galaxy Data Centers’ deep industry […] Posted by: Deividas Krupstas 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
Latos Data Centres Breaks Ground on First Hyperscale Facility in Cardiff Nov 28, 2024 Latos Data Centres has secured approval for a state-of-the-art 540,000 sq ft tier three data centre in Cardiff, marking a significant milestone in the company’s UK expansion. The facility will deliver 90MVA of power capacity, fully sourced from 100% renewable energy supplied by the UK national grid. A backup feed from the Tremorfa Energy Park, […] Posted by: Deividas Krupstas Read more
