Chris Pickles is the SVP and Managing Director of CrimsonXT, and has a wealth of experience recruiting across the tech industry. Putting his industry expertise to use, he recently produced the “Data Center Download” – a bi-weekly news roundup, that explores the latest funding, collaborations, product updates and funding news from cutting-edge data center companies across the US, Europe and APAC.

 

 

Acquisitions, spin outs, expansions and legal updates

Aligned Data Centers made headlines with a significant corporate shift, appointing Meghan Baivier as the new Chief Financial Officer while transitioning former CFO Anubhav Raj to Chief Investment Officer. In addition, Aligned expanded its sustainability initiatives by partnering with Serena Energia to increase its contracted wind energy volume by 135%.

ODATA – An Aligned Data Centers Company , a major Latin American data center provider, continued its aggressive expansion by enhancing its cooling technology offerings in partnership with Aligned’s Delta Cube system. This move aims to boost energy efficiency in its facilities across the region.

Equinix , marked its first entry into the African market by opening a $160 million data center in Johannesburg. This move is part of Equinix’s global expansion strategy to meet the growing demand for digital services in emerging markets. The new facility will provide critical interconnection and colocation services across Africa, contributing to the continent’s digital transformation.

QTS Data Centers , has broken ground on a 240-acre facility in Hillsboro, Oregon. The site is expected to cater to high-performance cloud services and AI processing workloads, reflecting the continued demand for scalable, high-density data centers in the Pacific Northwest. The company has been an active player in constructing data centers with advanced cooling systems and efficient energy consumption.

Colt Data Centre Services is aggressively expanding into Southeast Asia, with plans for new facilities in key markets like Singapore and Malaysia. The company is targeting the region’s growing demand for cloud computing, AI, and IoT infrastructure. Their focus on flexible, carrier-neutral facilities gives enterprises in the region more options to scale digital infrastructure without being tied to a single service provider.

Vantage Data Centers has completed a new facility in Frankfurt, one of Europe’s leading digital hubs. This new data center is part of Vantage’s plan to expand its EMEA footprint. Known for its energy-efficient designs, Vantage continues to lead the way in constructing high-performance, sustainable data centers that support hyperscale cloud providers and large enterprises.

AECOM , a global infrastructure and construction company, continues its involvement in building large-scale data centers across North America and Europe. Recently, AECOM announced it would ramp up construction services for several major data center projects in the U.S. and Europe, signalling a rise in demand for reliable, state-of-the-art data center facilities. Their role in designing and building critical infrastructure supports global tech companies seeking rapid deployment of new data centers.

STACK Infrastructure , a developer known for providing scalable data center solutions, is expanding its presence across EMEA. STACK has recently broken ground on new projects in key European markets, including Paris and Frankfurt, while exploring additional opportunities in emerging locations. The company’s unique approach to modular construction has enabled it to rapidly meet hyperscale and colocation client needs.

 

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Collaborations & partnerships

ODATA expanded its partnership with Serena Energia to increase the contracted wind energy supply by 135%.

Aligned Data Centers expanded its partnership with DeltaCube, enhancing its data centers’ liquid cooling technology.

Microsoft entered a notable partnership with Lithos Carbon to support its carbon removal efforts, aligning with its broader goal to achieve negative carbon emissions by 2030.

Turner & Townsend , a major player in construction project management, is partnering with several green data center initiatives to push for more sustainable construction practices. The firm is managing the development of low-carbon data centers, integrating new materials and designs to reduce environmental impact. As more companies prioritize sustainability, construction companies like Turner & Townsend are critical in developing the next generation of eco-friendly data centers.

 

Funding

Prime Data Centers secured a $200 million credit facility from Cerberus Capital Management to acquire data center assets in key U.S. markets. This funding will help Prime expand its portfolio across Tier 1 and Tier 2 locations, focusing on scaling its hyperscale and AI-related operations.

AirTrunk develops and operates wholesale hyperscale data center solutions within the technology sector. The company received a funding amount of A$400,000,000 in September, taking the teams total funding to date to A$1,693,846,797.

Scala Data Centers provides sustainable colocation services for cloud computing solutions. The team received private equity funding of $500,000,000.

dcxps – a modular platform for managing high-end mobile AI data centers. The team received Pre-Seed funding of $250,000.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is an edge-to-cloud company that uses comprehensive solutions to accelerate business outcomes. The team received Post-IPO Equity of $1,350,000,000 in September.

Digital Realty The team received Post-IPO Debt round of $4,500,000,000.

NEXTDC is Australia’s most trusted provider of premium data centre outsourcing solutions and connectivity services. The team received Post-IPO Equity of $550,000,000.

Switch is a technology infrastructure company that develops data center campuses for enterprises. The team received Post-IPO Debt of $5,000,000,000.

CleanArc Data Centers is a developer and operator of renewable energy-focused hyperscale data center services. The team received an unknown amount of Seed funding in September.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) plans to inject £8 billion into expanding its cloud and AI infrastructure in the UK, focusing on developing more data centers to meet surging customer demand.

 

 

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