Digital Realty acquires data center campus in the Slough Trading Estate

July 11, 2024
The campus has two data centers with a combined 15 MW capacity.

On July 10, Digital Realty announced that it has acquired a colocation data center in the Slough Trading Estate, marking the company’s entry into the West London submarket.

Digital Realty reportedly spent $200 million on the campus, which it says complements existing regional colocation capabilities.

Séamus Dunne, Digital Realty’s managing director in the UK and Ireland, said in a press release, “This expansion into Slough is a significant step for Digital Realty, reinforcing our commitment to supporting digital transformation in the UK and across Europe. As the UK solidifies its position as Europe’s premier technology hub, this acquisition enhances our ability to support customers as they grow and scale, further establishing our presence in this vital market.”

The Slough campus reportedly features two data centers with a combined capacity of 15 MW and room for future expansion. Data center customers will have access to Digital Realty’s recently expanded ServiceFabric platform and its liquid-to-chip cooling technology.

Digital Realty also reports that the campus will be entirely powered by renewable energy.

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About the Author

Hayden Beeson

Hayden Beeson is a writer and editor with over seven years of experience in a variety of industries. Prior to joining Lightwave and Broadband Technology Report, he was the associate editor of Architectural SSL and LEDs Magazine. 

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