Equinix to acquire BT Group's Irish data center business for €59 million

 Equinix has agreed to acquire BT Group's Irish data center business for €59 million ($61.3m). The transaction, expected to be completed in H1 of 2025, includes two operational data centers in CityWest and Ballycoolin, Dublin. BT's decision to divest is part of a broader strategy to transition away from owning and operating data centers and toward partnering with globally scaled organizations.

"The deal builds on our existing successful partnership with Equinix and ensures that customers will benefit from top-tier data center services nationally and globally, allowing BT to specialize in our core strengths in cloud, networking, and security," said Shay Walsh, managing director at BT Ireland.

In the coming months, Equinix will support the transition of the facilities from BT into its global network. “We look forward to working closely with BT to ensure a seamless transition, welcoming their data center team and customers to Equinix and bringing the scale, expertise, and investment that next-generation data center facilities require for excellent service delivery for organizations in Ireland and globally,” Peter Lantry, managing director, Equinix Ireland, said.