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NTT DATA, one of the largest global data centre providers, is growing its infrastructure footprint with land acquisitions across seven key markets including the UK, setting the stage for nearly a gigawatt of new capacity. This expansion, part of a previously announced $10bn investment through to 2027, is all part of the company's approach to capitalising on the healthy demand for AI-ready infrastructure.
The company is looking to both enter new markets while deepening its presence in existing ones. New market entries include Milan (128MW planned) and Tochigi, Japan (100MW), while existing market expansions in Hillsboro, Phoenix, London, Frankfurt, and Osaka will substantially increase capacity in these critical digital hubs.
In the UK, NTT DATA has secured some 26 acres of land for a new planned site and acquired the underlying freehold at its existing London facilities, strengthening its position in one of the world’s key colocation markets and a massive hub for multinationals. The new London facility will be NTT DATA’s eighth facility in the London area.
This aggressive land banking strategy comes at a crucial inflection point for the data centre market. With AI workloads demanding unprecedented power and hyperscalers competing for limited space in tier-one markets, NTT DATA's parent company backing provides a distinct advantage, enabling it to secure prime locations ahead of demand.
The timing is also important – as organisations struggle to find sufficient capacity for AI initiatives, NTT DATA is positioning itself as a solution ready provider. However, the company will still face operational challenges, including power acquisition, sustainability requirements, and construction resource constraints that have plagued the sector globally.
Posted by: Marc Hardwick at 08:48
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