Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

Quadreal And T5 Data Centers Expand Partnership To $8 Billion For 5GW Data Center Development


(MENAFN- The Arabian Post)

QuadReal Property Group and T5 Data Centers have announced an expansion of their joint data center platform, increasing its valuation to $8 billion. This strategic move aims to address the surging demand for cloud and AI infrastructure by developing an additional 5 gigawatts of data center capacity across the United States.

Established in 2019, the partnership between QuadReal and T5 has successfully developed state-of-the-art data center facilities in key U.S. markets, including Silicon Valley, Hillsboro, Chicago, Atlanta, and Charlotte. These facilities primarily serve cloud service providers, artificial intelligence applications, and enterprise clients. The latest investment will support the development of a new“Scaled Campus” strategy, designed to deliver large-scale, cutting-edge data center solutions to meet growing customer demands.

Jamie Weber, Head of Americas at QuadReal, emphasized the company's commitment to digital infrastructure, stating that since 2019, QuadReal has been enthusiastic about demand growth driven by the large installed base of cloud services, continued cloud adoption, and advancements in AI. Weber expressed excitement about leveraging the platform with T5 to deliver scaled, cutting-edge data center solutions to the market.

Pete Marin, CEO of T5 Data Centers, highlighted that the additional investment from QuadReal enables T5 to pursue its ambitious Scaled Campus strategy, supplying AI and cloud-ready data center capacity to the world's most sophisticated technology companies.

The expanded platform will focus on developing large-scale data center campuses, each designed to support significant power capacities to accommodate the needs of hyperscale cloud providers and AI-driven applications. This initiative aligns with the increasing demand for robust and scalable digital infrastructure solutions in the face of rapid technological advancements.

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QuadReal Property Group, headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, manages assets totaling $89 billion. The company has expanded its capabilities to invest in both equity and debt across public and private markets, with a strong focus on delivering sustainable environments that add value to communities.

T5 Data Centers, founded in 2008, specializes in developing build-to-suit data centers across the United States. With a presence in Chicago, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Hillsboro, Dallas, and Charlotte, T5 offers integrated data center solutions, including development, construction, and operational expertise for secure and scalable AI, hyperscale, and enterprise environments.

The partnership's decision to expand their data center platform comes at a time when the digital landscape is experiencing unprecedented growth. The proliferation of cloud computing services, coupled with the rapid development of AI technologies, has led to an increased need for advanced data center infrastructures capable of handling large-scale operations.

By investing in the development of new data center campuses, QuadReal and T5 aim to position themselves at the forefront of this digital transformation. The planned 5GW capacity expansion is expected to provide the necessary infrastructure to support the evolving needs of technology companies, ensuring they can operate efficiently and securely in an increasingly digital world.

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