DATACLOUD AWARDS

Chindata Group  

Chindata's Kunpeng platform transforms hyperscale data centre operations through cloud-edge architecture enabling unified monitoring, management and remote control; purpose-built AI achieving 95% fault prediction accuracy via equipment knowledge graphs and domain-trained models; hardware-software co-design ensuring data integrity at source. Deployed across multiple campuses, it shifts operations from reactive to predictive, letting leaner teams reliably run larger and more complex facilities.

CITIC Telecom CPC

CITIC Telecom CPC’s AI SOC powered by SIEM-MiiND is an AI-native, data centre-focused security platform that delivers measurable impact, including up to 50% faster incident response and 75% quicker remediation guidance. With proprietary on-premises AI, adaptive detection, and ISO-certified 24/7 SOC operations, it provides scalable, compliant, and future-ready cybersecurity for modern hybrid and mission-critical data centre environments.

Aravolta  

Aravolta is the software engine powering the next generation of high density AI infrastructure and sovereign data environments. By integrating complex technical signals from branch circuit power mapping to GPU level telemetry into a single actionable dashboard, we have moved beyond traditional monitoring to become the operational central nervous system for modern data centers. Our solution is distinguished by its extreme speed to market.

CxAlloy

CxAlloy is the digital backbone for mission-critical infrastructure, serving as the "Digital Birth Certificate" for data centers in 38 countries. In 2025, we managed 10,000+ projects and 9.6M assets, resolving 2,000+ quality issues daily. Our "Win-Win" model offers unlimited collaboration, removing the per-seat "tax" on transparency. Combined with ISO 27001 security and an 80% reduction in reporting time, CxAlloy ensures global facilities are safe, secure, and power-on ready.

DCConnect Global

DC Gateway is a carrier-neutral, software-defined interconnection platform that automates pricing, quoting, and provisioning across a global ecosystem spanning 60+ countries. By replacing manual processes with full BSS and OSS lifecycle automation, it enables data centers and telecom operators to activate services in minutes, accelerate revenue, reduce operational complexity, and scale internationally with greater agility and resilience.

Ecolab

Ecolab has pioneered a digital-first "immune system" specifically engineered for the high-density Direct-to-Chip (D2C) liquid cooling loops powering the AI revolution. While the industry has focused on hardware, Ecolab addresses the critical "blind spot" of fluid reliability within the Secondary Fluid Network (SFN). This data centre solution converts "fill-and-forget" cooling loops into predictive, auditable assets by monitoring glycol concentration, pH, and particle counts in real-time.

BDx Data Centers 

BDx Data Centers is an AI-native digital infrastructure platform focused on Asia Pacific, with 1GW+ deployment potential across Indonesia, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Purpose-built for APAC’s regulatory, climate, and data-sovereignty needs, BDx delivers scalable, high-density, energy-efficient capacity for cloud and AI workloads, serving hyperscalers, enterprises, and governments across the region.

DayOne Data Centers

DayOne Data Centers’ NTP12 in Johor, Malaysia, is a flagship LEED Platinum facility redefining the sustainable digital frontier. Delivered in a record-breaking 8.5 months, NTP12 utilizes "waterless" cooling while leveraging Malaysia’s first 500MW corporate renewable energy deal. With USD3.5B green financing —the largest of its kind in the region—NTP12 serves as an AI-ready cornerstone for the SIJORI region, balancing rapid hyperscale delivery with uncompromising environmental stewardship.

Princeton Digital Group

Princeton Digital Group (PDG) is a leading developer and operator of data centers Asia Pacific. Over the past year, PDG has advanced AI‑ready infrastructure, sustainability innovation, and regional scale. During the award period, the company implemented India’s first time‑matched carbon‑free energy data center, secured USD 2.5 billion in growth capital, entered South Korea with a USD 700 million hyperscale development, and launched a landmark HVO fuel partnership in Indonesia.

Viettel IDC

Established in 2008, Viettel IDC is Vietnam’s leading data centre and cloud provider under Viettel Group. Operating 09 data centres with international-standard (ANSI/TIA-942-B Rated 3, ISO 27001) and a 99.99% SLA, we offer 60+ cloud services for all enterprise scales, sectors and demands. The year 2025 marks our global expansion as a Broadcom Pinnacle Partner and the launch of the Vcloudia brand in Cambodia, fulfilling our “Go Global” strategy and strengthening our regional competitive edge.

Atman

The Atman Data Center WAW-3 is a 43 MW, 19,000 m² AI-ready campus in Warsaw, representing the largest and most technologically advanced data center investment in Poland. By introducing innovative liquid cooling solutions and a 10 ms latency SCADA system powered by 100% renewable energy, WAW-3 sets out a new benchmark for digital infrastructure in Central and Eastern Europe. Backed by record-breaking regional financing, it provides a scalable, resilient platform for global hyperscalers and enterp

atNorth

In the past year, atNorth’s FIN02 in Espoo has proven that AI-ready infrastructure can support Europe’s energy transition. Purpose-built for high-density HPC and AI workloads (100+ kW racks), FIN02 combines renewable energy, closed-loop liquid cooling, HVO-powered backup, and measurable heat reuse — including a partnership with Kesko saving ~200 tCO₂e annually. It demonstrates that performance, sustainability, and community value can scale together. 

Conapto

Stockholm 4 South sets a new benchmark for modern European colocation. Combining scalable AI-ready capacity, operational excellence, grid support services and circular energy integration, the facility delivers sustainable, high-density infrastructure at scale. Its recent expansion and strong commercial traction position it as one of Europe’s most advanced and future-ready data centers.

Green Mountain 

Green Mountain designs, builds and operates highly secure, innovative and sustainable data centers in Norway and the UK. The data centers are powered by low-cost, 100 percent renewable power and are world-leading on energy efficiency.

Penta Infra

Over the last year Penta Infra has accelerated its growth across Europe´s edge and core and scaled up for a mix of customer AI applications, including the showcase 13,580 Teraflop Belgian National Supercomputer Sofia in Brussels, while maintaining an enviable track record in sustainable design and operation for both brownfield and greenfield sites. We have also launched an ambitious and fully-funded expansion pipeline which is already showing results in 2026.

Start Campus in partnership with Schneider Electric 

Start Campus and Schneider Electric are developing the 1.2GW SINES Data Campus in Portugal, positioning the country as a leading European digital hub. The SIN01 facility uses seawater cooling to cut energy use and eliminate freshwater demand, targeting a PUE of 1.1. Powered by renewable energy and Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure, it supports high‑density AI workloads and delivers sustainable hyperscale infrastructure for Europe’s growing cloud and AI needs.

Verne 

Verne is reshaping European AI infrastructure through high-density, low-carbon data centres purpose-built for advanced compute. Powered by Nordic renewables and engineered for liquid-cooling-ready environments, our infrastructure enables hyperscalers and neo-clouds to scale without sacrificing sustainability or performance.

Vertiv & Polar 

Recognizing the exponential growth of AI and high-performance computing (HPC), Polar, a European data centre operator committed to environmental responsibility and technological innovation, partnered collaborated with Vertiv, a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, to develop a next-generation, AI-optimized data centre in Norway: the DRA01 facility.

center3 

center3 is the Middle East's leading carrier-neutral digital infrastructure provider, operating 25 data centres across Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, certified to Uptime Institute Tier III and Tier IV standards. Since its launch in October 2022, center3 has built a fully integrated Digital Hub platform combining carrier-neutral colocation, 16 international submarine cable systems, and three internet exchanges, hosting seven global hyperscalers and earning recognition as Best Data Centre in MEA at Dat

e&  

e& Carrier & Wholesale Services’ SmartHub is a future-ready, carrier-neutral data centre ecosystem powering the Middle East’s digital growth. Combining AI-ready high-density infrastructure, direct subsea connectivity, federated interconnection and energy-efficient design, SmartHub reduces latency, lowers costs and enables resilient, scalable global connectivity between East and West.

Raxio Group 

Raxio is building Tier III, carrier-neutral data centres across underserved African markets, creating reliable, secure and sustainable digital infrastructure where it did not previously exist. Its facilities support governments, banks and enterprises with resilient local hosting, improved connectivity and scalable capacity, helping accelerate digital transformation across the region.

Rack Centre

Rack Centre's LGS2 is West Africa's largest colocation facility, purpose-built for AI and cloud workloads. IFC Edge certified with a PUE of 1.3 and a low-emission energy model, it sets a new regional sustainability benchmark. Backed by the CloudOnGround marketplace and direct subsea cable access, Rack Centre is the interconnection hub powering West Africa's digital future.

Aligned Data Centers

Aligned Data Centers is redefining infrastructure for the AI era with scalable, efficient, and sustainable data centers purpose-built for GPU workloads. Its $40B acquisition by AIP, MGX, and BlackRock’s GIP—the largest in digital infrastructure history—accelerates how AI capacity is financed and built. With advanced cooling innovation, modular design, and sustainability leadership, Aligned stands as the best choice for Best Data Centre in Americas.

Applied Digital

Applied Digital’s Harwood, North Dakota, data center campus builds on its proven proprietary Polaris Forge model, demonstrating a repeatable approach to AI-focused infrastructure. Designed for high-density computing, the campus combines efficient cooling, scalable power planning, and strong regional partnerships.

Ascenty

Ascenty strengthened its leadership in the Americas by expanding its regional footprint, advancing platform‑driven innovation with ServiceFabric®, and launching new high‑efficiency, renewable‑powered data centers in Brazil and Chile. With proprietary connectivity and a customer‑centric approach, the company continues to drive digital transformation across the region.

Core Scientific 

Core Scientific is a leader in designing, building and operating large scale, purpose-built data centers for high-density colocation services. The company operates facilities for high-density colocation services and is a premier provider of digital infrastructure, software solutions and services to our third-party customers.

ECL 

ECL designs and deploys next-generation, power-flexible AI data centers, including the world’s first and only operational hydrogen-powered facility, redefining how high-density compute is built, powered, and scaled in a resource-constrained world.

Elea Data Centers

Elea Data Centers is redefining large-scale digital infrastructure in the Americas by pairing enterprise-grade execution with long-term AI ecosystem development. In the past year, Elea delivered two milestones: a renewable-powered, high-performance data center for Petrobras supporting advanced computing and AI workloads, and the development of Rio AI City, a multi-phase AI infrastructure ecosystem designed for long-term growth in compute capacity, energy efficiency, and connectivity across LATAM

KIO Data Centers

KIO Data Centers has strengthened its leadership in Latin America through major capacity expansion, multi-country ecosystem growth and strategic partnerships. With new high-density, energy-efficient campuses, carrier-neutral interconnection and global connectivity reach, KIO delivers scalable, future-ready infrastructure. Its integrated regional platform and Earth-to-space innovation position KIO as a benchmark for digital infrastructure in the Americas.

QScale

QScale's Q01 Campus in Lévis, Quebec, Canada is North America's most advanced purpose-built AI colocation facility -- designed from inception for liquid-cooled, high-density AI workloads at 600 kW+ per rack, years before liquid cooling became an industry imperative. When Q01 was engineered, the industry standard was air-cooled facilities at 10-30 kW per rack. QScale made a visionary bet on where AI compute was heading. That foresight is now infrastructure: Q01 supports the NVIDIA Blackwell

Shell 

Shell delivered major innovation in North America by launching next‑generation liquid cooling, including new immersion and DLC fluids and real‑world validation at their Element Critical data center in Houston, TX. Immersion cooling improved efficiency, reliability, and sustainability, achieving up to 13.8% lower pPUE and significant energy savings proven not through simulations but through real-world, production environments.

TECfusions

TECfusions developed a high-density AI data center in Tucson in partnership with TensorWave, delivering 16 MW of GPU-ready capacity optimized for large-scale accelerator workloads. The fully leased facility established a repeatable deployment model now expanding across additional markets in the Americas.

Tecto Data Centers

Tecto Data Centers is a Latin American data center platform operating seven facilities in Brazil (Fortaleza and Rio de Janeiro) and Colombia (Barranquilla), with additional sites under development. As part of the V.tal group, it delivers integrated solutions combining its data centers with 450,000+ km of fiber in Brazil and 26,000+ km of submarine cables connecting key countries across the Americas.

center3

center3 delivers hyperscale-ready, AI-enabled data centre infrastructure across the Middle East, strategically connecting global digital corridors between Asia, Europe, and Africa. With industry-leading uptime, embedded sustainability, advanced operational governance, and scalable expansion toward 1GW by 2030, center3 is building the next-generation digital backbone for global enterprises and cloud providers.

Epsilon Telecommunications

Epsilon’s submission highlights our multi-region colocation facilities, DCI services, and NaaS platform Infiny, enabling enterprises to deploy, interconnect, and manage infrastructure across continents. With on-demand access to hundreds of PoPs, CSPs, and IXs, Infiny delivers secure, high-performance connectivity, operational resilience, and seamless scalability to support global business growth and immersive digital experiences.

Iron Mountain Data Centers

IMDC has had its most successful year ever in terms of revenue growth, and is on track to become a billion dollar business next year. We also grew our development pipeline to 1.3 GW, and committed to doubling this by 2029. Our submission for this year´s award details the hyperscale-ready developments we are building in the USA, Europe and Asia-Pacific, and also highlights how we are extending our lead in sustainability and enhancing customer satisfaction.

CBRE

The team's operational excellence approach, where sales and operations teams collaborate closely, has enabled them to deliver exceptional service to clients. This integrated approach has led to significant growth, with the team closing over 100 deals, with 15 new clients, increasing new business wins by 57% from 2024, and winning 77% of priced opportunities.

center3  

center3's sales team has built the commercial engine of the region's fastest-growing digital infrastructure company from the ground up, closing landmark deals across hyperscalers, cloud providers, carriers, and enterprises. The team grew center3's hyperscaler base, made Jeddah Internet Exchange the second-largest in the region by traffic, and earned center3 recognition as Best Data Centre in MEA at Datacloud 2025 and Leaders Category in IDC MarketScape Gulf Countries Colocation Services 2025.

Conapto

Conapto’s sales team delivered a record-breaking year, exceeding their annual capacity target by over 1,000% and positioning Conapto as the largest colocation provider in Stockholm. The team also enabled next-generation NVIDIA GPU deployments, combining commercial excellence with sustainable, AI-ready infrastructure solutions for the European market.

Kelvion 

Kelvion’s Data Center K°Focus (http://dcc.kfocus.online) redefines marketing in a highly technical industry by turning complex data‑centre cooling challenges into clear, credible educational content. It explains why cooling matters, translates engineering complexity into accessible insight, and openly addresses options and trade‑offs to build trust and support informed, future‑focused decision‑making over short‑term sales.

KIO Data Centers 

Orbital Position transformed a technical infrastructure announcement into a global innovation narrative. Through a strategic campaign combining a press conference, earned media and a cinematic launch video, KIO reframed its partnership with Lonestar as a milestone in Earth-to-space data resilience. The campaign generated 74 media placements, 44.5M reach and USD $3.6M in earned media value, representing 45% of KIO’s annual media impact without paid media.

Schneider Electric

Following the Motivair acquisition, Schneider Electric’s Data Center division created a global, strategic marketing campaign to launch the industry's first end-to-end liquid cooling portfolio. The campaign enabled the company to engage customers, partners, investors, press & analysts from across the globe; surpassing all previous benchmarks for digital marketing across PR, SEM, AEO, GEO & social media, & contributed to a significant increase in revenue, led by its data center business.

Ascenty

Ascenty and Casa dos Ventos have established the largest renewable‑energy self‑generation agreement dedicated to data centers in Latin America—a partnership that sets a new benchmark for clean, scalable and resilient digital infrastructure. This collaboration reinforces Ascenty’s long‑term commitment to operating with 100% renewable energy while supporting the expansion of new utility‑scale wind and solar projects in Brazil.

Bloom Energy 

Bloom Energy is solving the AI power crisis. While grids face 5-year delays, Bloom delivers modular power in 90–180 days. Bloom's solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) platform enables 99.999% uptime and zero-water generation, saving billions of gallons annually. With a 1 GW AEP deal and 800V DC-ready hardware, Bloom is the architect of a decentralized, hydrogen-ready future for the global AI economy.

Iron Mountain Data Centers

Iron Mountain Data Centers is pioneering a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at its data center in New Jersey. The 12 MW/23 MWh BESS will be capable of supporting the entire IT load for hours if needed, reducing load on the grid. Its efficiency is increased significantly by combining with an on-site 7.2 MW solar array. Completion is scheduled for the end of 2026, with grid support starting as soon as the BESS is ready for service.

LCL Data Centers  

LCL Data Centers launched a multi-source renewable energy program — combining wind power, on-site solar and off-site rooftop solar energy — and has already achieved more than 50% self-generated renewable electricity coverage for its colocation activities, five years ahead of its 2030 target.

RE24 - 24/7 Hourly Matched Renewables for Data Centres

RE24 is a digital renewable energy procurement platform designed for data centres. It automates the full PPA lifecycle and enables hourly-aligned renewable matching, improving cost efficiency, resilience and carbon transparency. By reducing procurement timelines and supporting 24/7 clean power strategies, RE24 helps operators secure scalable, verifiable renewable electricity in increasingly constrained energy markets.

atNorth

The Opera KEF-1 deployment at atNorth’s ICE02 demonstrates that world-class AI infrastructure can scale sustainably. Leveraging Iceland’s renewable energy, ultra-low PUE, and climate-optimised cooling, the high-density DGX SuperPOD cluster delivers top-tier AI performance while reducing carbon intensity, water use, and operational emissions — setting a new benchmark for environmentally responsible supercomputing.

Bridge Data Centres  

Over the past 12 months, Bridge Data Centres (BDC) pioneered a sustainability-led model for hyperscale growth in Johor by integrating an effluent-based water reclamation plant into its MY07 campus in Ulu Tiram. By converting treated municipal effluent into cooling-grade water and reducing dependence on potable supply, MY07 demonstrates how AI-ready digital infrastructure can scale responsibly in water-constrained markets.

center3 

center3 has delivered a sustainability project setting a new regional benchmark, combining innovative construction, advanced cooling, and industry-leading energy efficiency. As the first organisation in EMEA to receive the Uptime Institute Sustainability Assessment Award, center3 is proving that world-class sustainability and high-density infrastructure can coexist in one of the world's most demanding environments.

Cologix

Cologix’s MTL8 is a hyperscale, AI-ready colocation data centre designed to meet the accelerating demands of high-density digital infrastructure while setting a new benchmark for environmental and community-aligned development in Canada.

Conapto Stockholm 3 North 

Stockholm 3 North is a leading example of circular data centre energy use. By reusing up to 90% of the energy entering its computer rooms, the facility delivers recovered heat into the local district heating network. Over one year, heat recovery increased by 308%, providing renewable heating equivalent to around 1,500 households and demonstrating how operational data centres can generate measurable environmental and community value.

Data4 

The world’s first bio circular data center was developed through a close collaboration between Data4, scientific experts and local stakeholders. It transforms waste heat into a resource by cultivating microalgae that capture CO₂ and produce reusable biomass. This innovation enables on-site production of green energy. Beyond energy generation, the algae will also be supplied through short supply chains to the food and pharmaceutical industries.

DayOne Data Centers

DayOne Data Centers’ Kempas Tech Park (KTP) Water Treatment Plant in Johor, Malaysia, is a pioneering project that utilizes Direct River Extraction. The facility purifies up to 20 million liters per day, preserving potable resources for the local community. Recognized by the Malaysian government as a national benchmark, KTP decouples digital growth from water stress, providing a resilient and sustainable blueprint for AI-ready infrastructure in Southeast Asia.

Elea Data Centers 

RJO1 is the first operational facility within Rio AI City, Elea Data Centers’ large-scale AI-focused infrastructure project in Rio de Janeiro. Built for AI-scale performance and sustainability, RJO1 operates on 100% renewable energy and uses advanced liquid cooling to support high-density AI workloads while reducing energy and water use. Located in the former Olympic Park, it reuses existing infrastructure, minimizes construction impact, and supports long-term economic growth.

LCL Data Centers

LCL transformed its operational data center portfolio through an integrated sustainability programme focused on decarbonisation, water efficiency and circularity — without compromising reliability.

OVHcloud 

OVHcloud is the leading European cloud provider with a global presence. We have 500,000 servers in 46 datacenters in 10 countries around the world and 32 local zones. Smart Datacenter uses a combination of AI and industrial design to deliver a reduction in power consumption of up to 50% across the entire cooling loop and consumes 30% less water compared to OVHcloud’s earliest design.

Princeton Digital Group

PDG’s JH1 Phase 4 data center in Johor demonstrates how construction stage innovation can deliver lasting sustainability impact. By integrating locally developed materials that improve durability, reduce waste, and enhance lifecycle performance, the project shifts sustainability upstream to embed impact at the build stage and setting a scalable benchmark for responsible data center development in Malaysia.

Rowan Digital Infrastructure

Rowan Digital Infrastructure's Bauxite I project -- the first hyperscale development in the state of Maryland -- sets a new standard for sustainable data center development, achieving 16.68% energy cost savings, a 23% reduction in embodied carbon, and preserving or planting 28 acres of trees. The project is also pursuing BREEAM Excellent certification, demonstrating its commitment to measurable environmental impact and industry leadership.

Start Campus in partnership with Nautilus Data Technologies  

Start Campus, with Nautilus Data Technologies, delivered SIN01, Europe’s first gigawatt-scale AI campus with pioneering liquid cooling. Combining extreme AI density, PUE 1.1, WUE 0, and 100% renewable power, the project is a benchmark for sustainable hyperscale infrastructure and regional development, creating jobs, supporting communities, and redefining Europe’s digital future.

ZTE

Converge Caloocan Data Centre is the Philippines’ first Uptime Tier III dual-certified vertically stacked modular facility. Combining energy-efficient cooling, rooftop solar, and modular construction, it reduces carbon footprint, minimizes waste, and engages local labor while supporting high-density cloud and IPTV services—setting a benchmark for sustainable urban data centres.

Capstone 

The Commitment to Diversity and Talent Development Award reflects the role we have chosen to play within the DC sector. We combine measurable hiring outcomes with structured mentoring and sector advocacy to widen access and strengthen diverse, long-term talent pipelines. Through Capstone Talent Talks Podcast, Capstone: Mentored and inclusive hiring practices, we make careers visible, progression tangible and global mobility real.

CBRE

At CBRE, we strive to create an inclusive environment where all individuals feel valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We invest heavily in skills and training initiatives offering our employees access to double the industry average for training. Winning this award would not only validate our efforts but also inspire us to continue pushing boundaries and making a positive impact on the industry.

Kao Data - Critical Careers

Critical Careers is an industry-wide talent development initiative launched by Kao Data to address two pressing challenges in the data centre industry: a growing talent shortage and a perception gap that leaves the industry feeling inaccessible, particularly to women. Across books, digital platforms, podcasts and live events, it advances diversity and inclusion while reshaping how digital infrastructure is seen by those both inside and outside the sector.

Microsoft  

Microsoft Datacenter Academy opens real pathways into datacenter and AI‑infrastructure careers. We work with local educators and industry partners to give people the skills, confidence, and connections they need to succeed across the wider sector. Our focus is simple: make this industry accessible, inclusive, and full of opportunity for everyone.

Aligned Data Centers

Aligned Data Centers’ $40B acquisition by AI Infrastructure Partnership, MGX, and BlackRock’s GIP is the largest digital infrastructure transaction in history, redefining the AI data center landscape - positioning Aligned as a global AI backbone and signaling the rise of digital infrastructure as a premier institutional asset class.

center3 

center3 has concluded strategic partnerships to enable AI at national scale in Saudi Arabia. Leveraging its integrated platform spanning 25 data centres, 16 submarine cable systems, and three internet exchanges, center3 provides the digital foundation for organisations to scale AI and cloud services across the Kingdom, demonstrating its unique position as the region's leading digital infrastructure provider.

DartPoints

DartPoints’ strategic investment from NOVA Infrastructure marks a pivotal shift in enterprise digital infrastructure delivery. The partnership enables DartPoints to become an asset-owning platform and accelerate expansion across Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets where AI and enterprise demand are growing rapidly. By focusing on regional, high-density deployments, the deal expands access to scalable infrastructure closer to end users. 

Hanley Energy

Hanley Energy’s partnership with Equinix establishes a major advanced manufacturing facility in Dundalk, creating skilled jobs, strengthening supply‑chain resilience, and supporting global data‑centre growth. The long‑term agreement enhances delivery speed, builds industry capability in Ireland, and sets a new benchmark for strategic collaboration in the digital infrastructure sector.

KIO Data Centers  

KIO Data Centers and Lonestar have created the first operational Earth-to-space data continuity framework anchored in Latin America. While Lonestar delivers the orbital layer, KIO provides terrestrial governance, compliance, interconnection and 24/7 operations, enabling off-planet resiliency for regulated enterprises. This alliance shifts the industry from geographic redundancy to planetary separation, redefining digital sovereignty and resilience.

Novva Data Centers 

In March 2025, Novva Data Centers and CIM Group secured a $2B loan from JPMorgan Chase and Starwood Property Trust to finish Novva’s 100-acre Salt Lake City campus. When complete, the fully leased site will span 1M sq. ft. and deliver 175MW of high-density AI capacity, using water-free cooling that cuts consumption by 84% while offering low-cost power, strong fiber access, and scalable expansion.

Raxio Group

Raxio Group’s US$100 million financing from IFC supports the expansion of a pan-African platform of Tier III, carrier-neutral data centres in underserved markets. Using a blended-finance structure, the transaction enables reliable, secure and scalable local digital infrastructure, reduces reliance on offshore hosting, and helps accelerate digital transformation for governments, enterprises and technology providers across the region.

Tecto Data Centers

Tecto Data Centers is a Latin American data center platform operating seven facilities in Brazil (Fortaleza and Rio de Janeiro) and Colombia (Barranquilla), with additional sites under development. As part of the V.tal group, it delivers integrated solutions combining its data centers with 450,000+ km of fiber in Brazil and 26,000+ km of submarine cables connecting key countries across the Americas.

Aligned Data Centers

Aligned’s More than Megawatts philosophy proves that powering the digital future and strengthening communities go hand in hand. From reforesting to mentoring, Aligned actively drives programs that build resilient communities, inclusive careers, and lasting regional value. 

Applied Digital

Applied Digital Cares reflects a long-term commitment to community engagement in the regions where Applied Digital builds and operates data center infrastructure. Through local partnerships, education initiatives, volunteerism, and transparent dialogue, the program demonstrates how data centers can contribute meaningfully to regional growth, strengthen community relationships, and help rural regions maximize and reap the benefits of the growing digital economy.

Compass Datacenters

Compass Datacenters and Texas State Technical College (TSTC) partnered to create a new training program designed to prepare participants for good-paying jobs in data center maintenance and operations – the Mechanical Electrical & Information Technology Pathway Program, comes at a time when the need for workers is high and growing.

Green Mountain 

Green Mountain designs, builds and operates highly secure, innovative and sustainable data centers in Norway and the UK. The data centers are powered by low-cost, 100 percent renewable power and are world-leading on energy efficiency.

Hanley Energy

Hanley Energy’s community engagement programme delivers long‑term social, educational and environmental impact across Ireland, Europe and North America. Through inclusive education projects, biodiversity and sustainability initiatives, charity partnerships, workforce development and sports support, we respond to local needs, build strong community partnerships and create meaningful, lasting impact.

Kao Data 

The Kao SEED Fund has delivered £60,000 in grassroots grants across Stockport and Harlow, supporting 40 community projects and reaching 8M+ people — proving data centres can be active, trusted neighbours, not just silent infrastructure.

Rowan Digital Infrastructure

Rowan’s community engagement in Frederick County centers on direct investment, local partnerships, and transparent communication, resulting in over $6.8 million invested and support for more than 20 nonprofit and civic organizations to date. This approach has translated into direct support for our projects and fostered a diverse coalition of community, civic, and industry partners who actively champion our initiatives.

Alice Zatta - Vertiv 

Andrea Gadžić - Vertiv

Jason Zhang - Applied Digital

Marin Pajic - Vertiv

Aquil Biji Luke - Vertiv

Alice Zatta - Vertiv 

Alice Zatta is a young thermal engineer at Vertiv advancing cooling and heat rejection for AI‑era data centres. Starting from a university research path, she quickly moved into global product teams, contributing to next‑generation chiller platforms and the performance tools used in early quoting and design. Alice also created a structured rating method that links commercial performance to lab validation, supporting faster, clearer decisions and stronger customer confidence.

Andrea Gadžić - Vertiv

Andrea Gadžić is a Project Engineering Thermal Technical Lead, whose technical leadership and strong ownership delivered a transformational impact. He developed structured and scalable standards for chilled‑water and liquid‑cooling piping, lifting quality, reliability, and commissioning performance within data center projects. He also patented a breakthrough innovation that enables zero‑downtime maintenance in operational data centers, elevating operational continuity and customer confidence.

Jason Zhang - Applied Digital

Jason Zhang, Co-Founder and President of Applied Digital, is recognised as a rising leader in AI infrastructure. At age 33, he has played a key role in shaping the company’s strategic direction, helping advance its AI Factory platform and guiding growth during a period of rapid expansion. Drawing on his background in technology investing, Zhang bridges capital markets and infrastructure innovation, contributing to the development of scalable, high-performance data centers.

Marin Pajic - Vertiv

Marin Pajic is a Lead Design Engineer at Vertiv whose exceptional technical expertise, quick career progress, and early-career innovations have already influenced the development of high-density AI data center design. With five patents, system-level M&E knowledge, and a proven impact on resilience, efficiency, and modular scalability, he is an emerging leader shaping the future of AI-ready digital infrastructure.

Aquil Biji Luke - Vertiv

Aquil Biji Luke from Vertiv is a young project manager recognised for delivering innovative, engineered solutions in mission‑critical data centre programmes. His customised support design ensured seamless installation, strengthened customer confidence, and protected delivery timelines. His proactive leadership and technical insight set a new standard for reliability.