United Kingdom Data Center Market - Investment Analysis & Growth Opportunities 2024–2029

MARKET INSIGHTS

The UK data center market will witness investments of USD 10.13 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 2.37% during the forecast period. Major cloud service providers, including AWS, Microsoft, and Google, are significantly expanding their data center presence in the UK to cater to the rising demand for cloud services. Furthermore, the UK data center market boasts approximately 200 operational facilities, with an additional 40 in development. Key colocation operators like VIRTUS Data Centres, Equinix, Digital Realty, and Ark Data Centres are driving investments, reflecting a dynamic and growing market landscape.

Notable investments by cloud service providers include AWS's establishment of data centers in Swindon and Didcot, Microsoft's planned data center in Newport, Wales, and Google's acquisition of land in Essex. Counties such as Manchester, Berkshire, and West Sussex are witnessing substantial investments in data center infrastructure.

The UK data center market is projected to experience cumulative core and shell investments exceeding USD 10 billion during the forecast period. This investment surge encompasses expansion initiatives, acquisitions, and new projects, highlighting the market's robust growth trajectory. Furthermore, data center operators like Pulsant, Datum Datacentres, and Telehouse are actively expanding their facilities across the UK. Additionally, sustainability efforts, such as adopting HVO and eco-friendly practices, are becoming increasingly prevalent, demonstrating a commitment to environmentally conscious operations.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

• The UK data center market is thriving due to factors like widespread digital platform adoption, expanding 5G connectivity, rising internet users, increasing data traffic, government initiatives, and integration of advanced technologies like IoT, big data, and AI. These factors collectively contribute to the heightened demand for data centers.
• The UK benefits from a robust network of internet exchange points, including LINX London, LINX Manchester, and others, which facilitate inland connectivity and support seamless data exchange within the country.
• The UK boasts 56 submarine cables connecting it to key regions globally, facilitating robust connectivity and supporting initiatives like 5G rollout and cloud service expansion. Upcoming cables like 2Africa, Amitie, and BT North Sea strengthen the UK's global connectivity.
• The UK government is actively promoting digital infrastructure through projects like the Wireless Infrastructure Strategy, aimed at increasing wireless connectivity by 2030, and the Digital Strategy, outlining comprehensive digital policy across critical domains.
• In November 2023, the UK government partnered with IBM to grant access to advanced quantum computers via the cloud. CGG established a 100 petaflops HPC Hub powered by renewable energy, highlighting investments in AI and high-performance computing infrastructure.
• By 2040, it's projected that one million UK businesses will integrate AI-driven technologies, reflecting AI's continued growth trajectory and importance in shaping the digital landscape.

WHY SHOULD YOU BUY THIS RESEARCH?

• Market size is available in the investment, area, power capacity, and UK colocation market revenue.
• An assessment of the data center investment in the UK by colocation and enterprise operators.
• Investments in the area (square feet) and power capacity (MW) across locations in the country.
• A detailed study of the existing UK data center market landscape, an in-depth market analysis, and insightful predictions about market size during the forecast period.
• Snapshot of existing and upcoming third-party data center facilities in the UK
• Facilities Covered (Existing): 200
• Facilities Identified (Upcoming): 40
• Coverage: 30+ Locations
• Existing vs. Upcoming (Area)
• Existing vs. Upcoming (IT Load Capacity)
• Data Center Colocation Market in the UK
• Market Revenue & Forecast (2023-2029)
• Retail & Wholesale Colocation Pricing
• The UK data center market investments are classified into IT, power, cooling, and general construction services with sizing and forecast.
• A comprehensive analysis of the latest trends, growth rate, potential opportunities, growth restraints, and prospects for the industry.
• Business overview and product offerings of prominent IT infrastructure providers, construction contractors, support infrastructure providers, and investors operating in the industry.
• A transparent research methodology and the analysis of the demand and supply aspects of the industry.

VENDOR LANDSCAPE

• Some of the key investors in the UK data center market include Amazon Web Services (AWS), Ark Data Centres, China Mobile International (CMI), Colt Data Centre Services, Custodian Data Centres, CyrusOne, Cyxtera Technologies, Corscale Data Centers, Digital Realty, Data Datacentres, Equinix, Echelon Data Centres, Global Switch, Iron Mountain, Ionos, Infinity SDC, Keppel Data Centres, Kao Data, NTT Global Data Centers, Lumen Technologies, Microsoft, Proximity Data Centres, Serverfarm, Sungard Availability Services, Telehouse, Vantage Data Centers, Virtus Data Centres (ST Telemedia Global Data Centres), Yondr, among others.
• The UK data center market also witnessed the entry of colocation operators such as CloudHQ, Digital Reef, EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure, Google, Global Technical Realty, and Stratus DC Management.
• The construction contractors in the country have both a global and local presence, which supplies major operators in the market. For instance, 2bm, AECOM, Arup, ARC:MC, Atkins, BladeRoom Data Centres, Bouygues Construction, Deerns, Future-tech, HDR Architecture, INFINITI, ISG, JCA Engineering, Kirby Engineering Group, KMG Partnership, Mace, Mercury Engineering, MiCiM, studioNWA, Oakmont Construction, Sweet Projects, RED, SPIE UK, Skanska, STO Building Group, Sudlows, TTSP, Waldeck, among others. Furthermore, there is a slight fluctuation and variation in construction costs due to land-related activities.

EXISTING VS. UPCOMING DATA CENTERS

• Existing Facilities in the Region (Area and Power Capacity)
• Greater London
• Berkshire
• Greater Manchester
• Other Counties
• List of Upcoming Facilities in the Region (Area and Power Capacity)

REPORT COVERAGE:

This report analyses the UK data center market share. It elaboratively analyses the existing and upcoming facilities and investments in IT, electrical, mechanical infrastructure, general construction, and tier standards. It discusses market sizing and investment estimation for different segments. The segmentation includes:

• IT Infrastructure
• Servers
• Storage Systems
• Network Infrastructure
• Electrical Infrastructure
• UPS Systems
• Generators
• Transfer Switches & Switchgears
• PDUs
• Other Electrical Infrastructure
• Mechanical Infrastructure
• Cooling Systems
• Racks
• Other Mechanical Infrastructure
• Cooling Systems
• CRAC & CRAH Units
• Chiller Units
• Cooling Towers, Condensers & Dry Coolers
• Economizers & Evaporative Coolers
• Other Cooling Units
• General Construction
• Core & Shell Development
• Installation & Commissioning Services
• Engineering & Building Design
• Fire Detection & Suppression Systems
• Physical Security
• Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM)
• Tier Standard
• Tier I & Tier II
• Tier III
• Tier IV
• Geography
• Greater London
• Other Counties

VENDOR LANDSCAPE

• IT Infrastructure Providers:Arista Networks, Atos, Broadcom, Cisco Systems, Dell Technologies, Fujitsu, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Huawei Technologies, IBM, Juniper Networks, Lenovo, NetApp.
• Data Center Construction Contractors & Sub-Contractors: 2bm, AECOM, Arup, ARC:MC, Atkins, BladeRoom Data Centres, Bouygues Construction, Deerns, Future-tech, HDR Architecture, INFINITI, ISG, JCA Engineering, Kirby Engineering Group, KMG Partnership, Mace, Mercury Engineering, MiCiM, studioNWA, Oakmont Construction, Sweet Projects, RED, SPIE UK, Skanska, STO Building Group, Sudlows, TTSP, Waldeck.
• Support Infrastructure Providers: ABB, Airedale International Air Conditioning, Caterpillar, Cummins, Delta Electronics, Eaton, Kohler SDMO, Legrand, Mitsubishi Electric, Piller Power Systems, Rolls Royce, Riello Elettronica (Riello UPS), Rittal, Schneider Electric, Socomec, Siemens, STULZ, and Vertiv.
• Data Center Investors: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Ark Data Centres, China Mobile International (CMI), Colt Data Centre Services, Custodian Data Centres, CyrusOne, Cyxtera Technologies, Corscale Data Centers, Digital Realty, Data Datacentres, Equinix, Echelon Data Centres, Global Switch, Iron Mountain, Ionos, Infinity SDC, Keppel Data Centres, Kao Data, NTT Global Data Centers, Lumen Technologies, Microsoft, Proximity Data Centres, Serverfarm, Sungard Availability Services, Telehouse, Vantage Data Centers, Virtus Data Centres (ST Telemedia Global Data Centres), Yondr.
• New Entrants: CloudHQ, Digital Reef, EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure, Google, Global Technical Realty, Stratus DC Management.