VIRTUS Knowledge Centres has unveiled plans for an information centre campus on a newly acquired 50-acre freehold plot in Saunderton, Buckinghamshire.
The positioning might be near firm’s present knowledge centre hub in Slough, west of London.
The brand new campus will comprise 4 knowledge centres totalling a capability of 75 MW, and has a Nationwide Grid contract for 120 MVA. VIRTUS, which a part of the ST Telemedia International Knowledge Centres Group, has mentioned the brand new improvement is in response to the quickly creating calls for of AI.
The positioning has permitted planning, with constructing works resulting from start within the closing quarter of 2024. The campus is scheduled be prepared for service in by the second quarter of 2026.
“The acquisition of this new 50 acre campus is a major step in VIRTUS’ strategic progress plans. It demonstrates our ongoing dedication to offer superior knowledge centre services within the UK, while additionally increasing our operations in Europe,” Neil Cresswell, CEO of VIRTUS, mentioned.
“Our focus is to assist the evolving necessities of our prospects, wherever they want them, and the burgeoning demand for AI-ready knowledge infrastructure. We’re devoted to being on the forefront of supporting companies on their digital transformation journeys, while guaranteeing that our knowledge centres are constructed to the very best sustainability requirements, aligning with our goal to be carbon impartial by 2030.”
VIRTUS has mentioned it has dedicated to a zero-waste-to-landfill precept throughout the facility’s operation and goals to realize Management in Power and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold accreditation for sustainability. It is going to function 100% renewable vitality and utilise rainwater harvesting, as work to make use of the location’s waste warmth for adjoining farming.
