KKR’s recent acquisition of a segment of Singtel’s data centre business, marking a staggering valuation of Singtel’s Digital InfraCo at S$5.5 billion, signals enduring private equity interest in telecommunications, regardless of economic turbulence. The move intends to boost Singtel’s regional expansion, piggybacking on the booming data centre industry and skyrocketing enterprise spending on cloud infrastructure services. This symbiotic partnership, leveraging Singtel’s expertise and KKR’s track record, promises to advance InfraCo’s growth in markets like Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore.
Telefonica, a Spanish international telecommunications company, has sold its four Data Centers (DCs) to a leading independent investment management company Asterion Industrial Partners in exchange for a 20 percent stake in the Nabiax hosting business. With this deal, Telefonica is forming a strategic partnership with the company’s current shareholder, Asterion and its co-investors, who retain the remaining 80% of the share capital. Two of the properties sold are located in Chile and two are in Spain. The contract includes an agreement for housing services in the four DCs on identical terms and conditions as set out in the previous transaction. The deal does not include the sale of Telefónica’s owned servers, as well as the management and access to their customers hosted on those servers. As a result, Telefónica will continue providing and managing the services it has offered to its customers from these data centers and will support…
ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) has launched an updated Sustainability-Linked Financing Framework (SLFF) to achieve carbon-neutral operations by 2030. This refined framework, which features rigorous Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Sustainability Performance Targets (SPTs), underscores STT GDC’s unwavering commitment to sustainability and responsible growth within the digital economy.
Singtel and KKR are set to invest $1.3 billion for a minority stake in ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC), marking the latest significant investment in the data center sector. The companies will initially acquire S$1.75 billion (US$1.3 billion) in redeemable preference shares and warrants, with a plan to invest an additional S$1.24 billion once the warrants are fully exercised.
Neos Networks accelerates its journey toward 100 on-net data centres with the new addition of two pivotal UK sites to its fibre network. Offering secure and high-capacity connectivity, these centres bolster the UK’s tech hubs while surging towards embracing digital innovations and reliable connectivity. The impact of such expansion unfolds an intriguing storyline of the country’s evolving connectivity landscape.
OpenAI has struck a deal with the UK government to advance AI development, pledging to invest in research, infrastructure, and public services. The partnership aims to boost economic growth and strengthen Britain’s position as a global AI leader.
The UK government’s proposed Cyber Security and Resilience Bill signifies a crucial advancement in enhancing national cybersecurity. Aimed at fortifying digital security for critical infrastructure, this legislation targets the escalating cyber threats faced by hospitals, energy networks, and IT providers.
LightSpeed partners with Neos Networks to enhance high-speed connectivity across the Midlands and East of England. Utilizing 10Gbps XGS-PON and Neos’ infrastructure, the alliance expands FTTP services, targeting underserved areas.
The UK has unveiled a £14 billion AI Opportunities Action Plan to boost economic growth, create over 13,000 jobs, and transform public services. Key initiatives include AI Growth Zones, a National Data Library, and expanded computing capacity.
FiberLocator, the renowned US fibre data platform, has expanded its network planning services to include UK fibre data, integrating UK fibre providers into its extensive database. This expansion aids carriers, mobile operators, and data centre operators by offering comprehensive, timely, and accurate fibre data, facilitating seamless global connectivity and streamlined wholesale transactions.


