Pulsant is acquiring two data centres from SCC in a strategic investment to strengthen its edge infrastructure, platformEDGE and enhance its growing network of 12 data centres across the UK.
The carve out deal will include SCC’s Birmingham and Fareham data centres as well as the transfer of a roster of co-location-only clients to Pulsant, ensuring long-term stability, development and growth for clients, team members and the facilities themselves.
In addition, the companies will form a new strategic partnership for critical colocation services across the UK, which includes access to Pulsant’s national network of data centres for all SCC clients.
Based in Birmingham, the Cole Valley data centre benefits from a central UK location and proximity to a city of economic importance, making it a significant addition to Pulsant’s existing data centre network. It has a power capacity of around 2 MW with potential for expansion.
Meanwhile, the Fareham data centre is a modern carrier-neutral facility, with a mix of corporate and service provider co-location customers with a slightly higher power capacity of around 3 MW.
Both sites offer 25,000 sq ft of data centre white space.
The SCC investment will further strengthen Pulsant’s presence in the UK market.
Rob Coupland, CEO of Pulsant (pictured), commented: "With the addition of two new data centres, we’ve expanded our UK coverage, strengthening our presence near key economic hubs that have traditionally been underserved in terms of digital infrastructure - particularly Birmingham, the UK’s second city.
“This will enable more businesses to benefit from Pulsant’s network of data centres and platformEDGE to reach new markets and grow their organisations.
The deal is expected to complete in April 2025.
Image shows: Rob Coupland, CEO, Pulsant