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Read Google to migrate parts of YouTube to Google Cloud
Google to migrate parts of YouTube to Google Cloud

Google to migrate parts of YouTube to Google Cloud

June 04, 2021 Google

Google has decided to migrate some of its YouTube infrastructure to its own Google Cloud Service. Initially, many of Google’s key services like YouTube and its search engine are being hosted on internal infrastructure that isn’t Google Cloud Computing Service (GCP). Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google...

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Read Facebook releases Renewable Impact Study
Facebook releases Renewable Impact Study

Facebook releases Renewable Impact Study

May 27, 2021 Meta

A new study into the impacts of Facebook's renewable energy projects was recently released. The report, commissioned by Facebook, and conducted by RTI International, a nonprofit research institute, revealed the social media company's renewable energy efforts have had widespread positive economic...

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Read Google opens quantum computer data center and R&D lab, plans commercial system by 2029
Google opens quantum computer data center and R&D lab, plans commercial system by 2029

Google opens quantum computer data center and R&D lab, plans commercial system by 2029

May 19, 2021 Google

Google just opened its new Quantum campus, which houses its quantum computers and serves as a Research and Development lab for future developments. The latest data center campus is located in Santa Barbara County, California. Google is also planning to spend billions of dollars on building a...

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Read Google plans to use greener energy by moving workloads between data centers
Google plans to use greener energy by moving workloads between data centers

Google plans to use greener energy by moving workloads between data centers

May 18, 2021 Google

Google will be moving workloads to data centers where renewable energy is available to boost renewable energy usage. Ross Koningstein, Co-founder of Google’s Carbon Intelligence Computing program, said that shifting compute tasks across locations is the Company’s first step in carbon-aware...

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Read Google Cloud and SpaceX's Starlink to Deliver Secure, Global Connectivity
Google Cloud and SpaceX's Starlink to Deliver Secure, Global Connectivity

Google Cloud and SpaceX's Starlink to Deliver Secure, Global Connectivity

May 15, 2021 Google

Google Cloud and SpaceX have announced that they have entered a new partnership which will see SpaceX's Starlink begin to locate its satellite ground stations within Google data centers. Together, through the partnership, the two firms will deliver cloud services, data and applications to...

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Read Vantage provides more Renewable Energy options to Customers
Vantage provides more Renewable Energy options to Customers

Vantage provides more Renewable Energy options to Customers

May 06, 2021 Vantage Data Centers

Vantage Data Centers has announced that it is now providing its customers access to renewable energy at each of its North American and European campuses. This development will help its customers reduce their carbon emissions. Currently, four of the campuses are now being powered by 99% renewable...

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Read DartPoints selects DE-CIX as its IXP partner
DartPoints selects DE-CIX as its IXP partner

DartPoints selects DE-CIX as its IXP partner

May 05, 2021 DartPoints

DartPoints has announced that it had chosen DE-CIX’s multi-service interconnection platform for deployment in Tier II and Tier III markets. Initial deployments have begun in DartPoints’ Eastern Iowa and Dublin, OH facilities. This deployment has improved the capabilities of the fully managed...

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Read DataBank is Expanding its IND1 data center
DataBank is Expanding its IND1 data center

DataBank is Expanding its IND1 data center

April 30, 2021 Databank Indianapolis IND1

DataBank has announced an expansion of its IND1 data center in Indiana. The company is a leading provider of enterprise-class colocation, connectivity, and managed services. Part of the expansion includes 6,500 square feet of raised floor space and an additional megawatt of power to meet the...

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Read DC BLOX secures $187 million in Financing
DC BLOX secures $187 million in Financing

DC BLOX secures $187 million in Financing

March 30, 2021 DC BLOX

DC BLOX has announced that they have secured $187 million for long-term financing of their operations. The funding was led by Post Road Group and Bain Capital Credit. Kevin O’Donnell, the Chief Financial Officer of DC BLOX, commented that the capital raised would support the growth of the...

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Read DartPoints acquires Immedion
DartPoints acquires Immedion

DartPoints acquires Immedion

March 16, 2021 DartPoints

DartPoints that it has signed an agreement to acquire Immedion and all its eight data centers. The eight data centers are in seven metropolitan areas, which are; Asheville, NC., Charleston, SC., Columbia, SC., Greenville, SC., Spartanburg, SC., Columbus, Ind., and Cincinnati. The transaction for...

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Read DataBank issues $658M of Secured Notes
DataBank issues $658M of Secured Notes

DataBank issues $658M of Secured Notes

March 12, 2021 DataBank

Colocation provider DataBank will issue $658 million of secured notes. The new securitization notes will refinance DataBank's existing credit facility. This securitization and refinancing of previous loans adds more than $200M in liquidity to DataBank's balance sheet, providing funding for...

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Read Looking back on 2020, Vantage Data Centers doubled in size, raised $3.6B in new capital, entered international markets and increased IT capacity by more than 90 percent
Looking back on 2020, Vantage Data Centers doubled in size, raised $3.6B in new capital, entered international markets and increased IT capacity by more than 90 percent

Looking back on 2020, Vantage Data Centers doubled in size, raised $3.6B in new capital, entered international markets and increased IT capacity by more than 90 percent

January 27, 2021 Vantage Data Centers

DENVER (January 27, 2021) – Vantage Data Centers, a leading global provider of hyperscale data center campuses, announced today that it doubled its size in terms of markets served and increased IT capacity by more than 90 percent in 2020 with the company’s entrance into the European market and...

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Read DataBank closes Acquisition of Zayo's data centers
DataBank closes Acquisition of Zayo's data centers

DataBank closes Acquisition of Zayo's data centers

December 15, 2020 DataBank

DataBank has closed deal to acquire 45 of Zayo's data centers across 20 markets in the US and UK. A second closing for zColo’s data centers in France is expected to be completed in Q1 2021. The deal instantly transforms Databank into a large player in the colocation market. With zColo's...

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Read Vantage Acquires Hypertec's Data Centers becomming a large provider in Montreal
Vantage Acquires Hypertec's Data Centers becomming a large provider in Montreal

Vantage Acquires Hypertec's Data Centers becomming a large provider in Montreal

November 23, 2020 Vantage Data Centers

Vantage Data Centers has acquired the data center business of services company Hypertec. With Hypertec's facilities, Vantage will become a large player with additional capacity in the Montreal market. Hypertec’s 49MW campus includes 25MW across two existing facilities and 24MW of expansion...

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Read Vantage Raises an additional 1.25 Billion in Equity Capital from Digital Colony
Vantage Raises an additional 1.25 Billion in Equity Capital from Digital Colony

Vantage Raises an additional 1.25 Billion in Equity Capital from Digital Colony

November 19, 2020 Vantage Data Centers

DENVER (November 19, 2020) – Vantage Data Centers, a leading global provider of hyperscale data center campuses, today announced that it has raised US$1.25 billion in incremental equity capital from its existing investors, led by Digital Colony. This funding will be used to fuel ongoing expansion...

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Read DartPoints Acquires Metro Data Centers
DartPoints Acquires Metro Data Centers

DartPoints Acquires Metro Data Centers

October 28, 2020 DartPoints

Acquisition expands DartPoints’ North American footprint to Central OhioDALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DartPoints, an owner and operator of edge colocation data centers, announces its acquisition of Metro Data Centers (MDC), a full-service provider of interconnection and data center solutions in...

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Read Vantage Data Centers Raises US$1.3 Billion in Securitized Notes to Accelerate North American Expansion
Vantage Data Centers Raises US$1.3 Billion in Securitized Notes to Accelerate North American Expansion

Vantage Data Centers Raises US$1.3 Billion in Securitized Notes to Accelerate North American Expansion

October 06, 2020 Vantage Data Centers

Company leverages favorable interest rates to reduce costs, extend debt maturity profile and fund expansion opportunities DENVER – Vantage Data Centers, a leading global provider of hyperscale data center campuses, today announced that the company raised US$1.3 billion in securitized notes. The...

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Read DataBank acquires zColo sites from Zayo for $1.4 Billion
DataBank acquires zColo sites from Zayo for $1.4 Billion

DataBank acquires zColo sites from Zayo for $1.4 Billion

September 30, 2020 DataBank

DataBank will acquire Zayo's zColo division for $1.4 billion. The deal includes the sale of 44 data centers in more than 20 markets across the United States and Europe. The transaction is expected to close in December 2020. Once closed, DataBank will operate 1.1 million square feet of data center...

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Read Colony Capital and Vantage Data Centers to Form Strategic Partnership to Advance Data Center Growth
Colony Capital and Vantage Data Centers to Form Strategic Partnership to Advance Data Center Growth

Colony Capital and Vantage Data Centers to Form Strategic Partnership to Advance Data Center Growth

July 08, 2020 Vantage Data Centers

Vantage has announced that Colony Capital will invest $1.2 billion into Vantage. This is on top of the $800 million it raised in February 2020 and $692 million it raised in 2019. A massive war chest to fund Vantage's aggressive expansion into Europe. Earlier this year the company announced it was...

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Read DartPoints Receives Investment from Astra Capital Management
DartPoints Receives Investment from Astra Capital Management

DartPoints Receives Investment from Astra Capital Management

May 06, 2020 DartPoints

Majority Investment Will Accelerate Buy and Build Strategy Across North America - DartPoints is an owner and operator of edge colocation data centers, which offer secure and reliable infrastructure in close proximity to users, particularly beyond Tier I markets - Accomplished telecommunications...

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