Equinix, a global leader in digital infrastructure, has announced the acquisition of BT Group’s data center business in Ireland for EUR 59 million.
The deal includes two data centers in Citywest and Ballycoolin, Dublin, totaling approximately 150,000 square feet. This transaction, subject to regulatory and competition clearances, is expected to be finalized in the first half of 2025.
The acquisition forms part of BT’s asset-light strategy, which focuses on transitioning from owning and operating data centers to partnering with larger global players in the data center and cloud services industry.
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As part of this strategy, BT will continue to focus on its core strengths in cloud, networking, and security services while its former data center facilities are integrated into Equinix’s global platform.
Expansion in Ireland
The two data centers being acquired are carrier-neutral, well-invested, and strategically located, serving a mix of global and Irish customers. Equinix plans to seamlessly transition operations and ensure uninterrupted service for customers, enhancing the facilities’ role within Equinix’s expansive network of over 560 locations worldwide.
Shay Walsh, Managing Director of BT Ireland, commented, “This announcement with Equinix marks an exciting new chapter for our data center business in Ireland. 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.”
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Managing Director of Equinix Ireland, Peter Lantry, added, “Equinix has a vital and long-established business in Ireland, with a strong track record of delivering huge value to individuals and companies throughout the Irish economy. This acquisition of assets from our existing facility enables us to continue to offer exceptional interconnection services from our unique global platform, augmenting the EUR 35M annual contribution to national economic output arising from Equinix’s direct and indirect spend measured in 2022.”
Through this acquisition, Equinix aims to further enhance its position as a leading provider of digital infrastructure and interconnection services in Ireland and globally.
