NTT Global Data Centers, the third largest carrier-neutral data center operator globally, today announced an 18-month plan to increase its data center operations by 20%, adding 300 megawatts of critical IT load to its capacity, which will bring its total portfolio to 6.5 million sqft (600k sqm) of floor space in over 20 countries. NTT Global Data Centers has facilities in EMEA (particularly Europe and Africa), North America, and Asia-Pacific, with a focus on serving enterprise and hyperscale clients globally. Below we breakdown where NTT is adding this data center capacity around the world.
Americas – NTT Global Data Centers
Recent Progress
Since the beginning of 2020, NTT has opened three new data center campuses in the U.S. markets of Hillsboro, Oregon; Santa Clara, California; and Chicago, Illinois. Specifically, these Americas facilities are:
- Hillsboro, Oregon: HI1 data center comprises 36 megawatts of critical IT load across 138k sqft
- Santa Clara, California: SV1 data center comprises 16 megawatts of critical IT load across 160k sqft
- Chicago, Illinois: CH1 data center comprises 36 megawatts of critical IT load across 126k sqft
Expansion Plans
While NTT does not explicitly state its capacity expansions in the Americas, the company highlights further development potential at its data center campuses in Ashburn, Virginia; Hillsboro, Oregon; and Phoenix, Arizona.
Ashburn, Virginia
NTT is building-out its Ashburn VA5 data center which is set to open with 32 megawatts of critical IT load later in 2021. Notably, Ashburn VA5 is NTT’s fifth of nine planned data centers on its 224-megawatt campus in Ashburn, Virginia.
Hillsboro, Oregon
NTT’s Hillsboro, Oregon campus has the potential to reach 126 megawatts of critical IT load, across five buildings, totaling 1 million sqft of space. While NTT’s HI1 data center is now open, HI2 and HI3 (which will be physically connected) could begin their developments.
Phoenix, Arizona
At full build-out, NTT’s Phoenix campus will comprise 240 megawatts of critical IT load across 1.5 million sqft of space. Notably, in May 2021, NTT broke ground on Phase 1 of the campus, Phoenix PH1. This facility will have 36 megawatts of critical IT load with completion set for 2022.
Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) – NTT Global Data Centers
Recent Progress
Over the past 12 months, NTT has opened new data centers in the EMEA regions of Amsterdam, Netherlands; Munich, Germany; Frankfurt, Germany; and London, UK. Specifically, these EMEA facilities are:
- Amsterdam, Netherlands: Amsterdam 1 (Phase 1) data center comprises 20 megawatts of critical IT load across 86k sqft (8.0k sqm)
- Munich, Germany: Munich 2 data center comprises 14 megawatts of critical IT load across 66.7k sqft (6.2k sqm)
- Frankfurt, Germany: Frankfurt 4 (Building A) data center comprises 12 megawatts of critical IT load across 51.7k sqft (4.8k sqm)
- London, UK: London 1 (Phase 1) data center comprises 32 megawatts of critical IT load across 138k sqft (12.8k sqm)
Expansion Plans
Over the next two years, NTT will build 13 new data center buildings, across 9 markets, in 6 countries within the EMEA region. Specifically, the company will deliver an incremental 115 megawatts of critical IT load across 538k sqft (50k sqm). For example, these expansion plans could include delivering the following facilities:
- Madrid, Spain: Madrid 1 data center will comprise 6 megawatts of critical IT load across 38.8k sqft (3.6k sqm)
- Vienna, Austria: Vienna 1 data center will comprise 16 megawatts of critical IT load across 92.6k sqft (8.6k sqm)
- Zurich, Switzerland: Zurich 1 data center will comprise 18 megawatts of critical IT load across 70.0k sqft (6.5k sqm)
- London, UK: London 1 (Phase 2) data center will comprise 32 megawatts of critical IT load across 138k sqft (12.8k sqm)
- Berlin, Germany: Berlin 2 (Building A) data center will comprise 12 megawatts of critical IT load across 51.7k sqft (4.8k sqm)
- Johannesburg, South Africa: Johannesburg 1 data center will comprise 12 megawatts of critical IT load across 64.6k sqft (6.0k sqm)
Asia-Pacific (excluding India) – NTT Global Data Centers
In the Asia-Pacific region (excluding India), NTT operates with 2.0 million sqft (182k sqm) of data center space. Additionally, the company has a further 301k sqft (28.0k sqm) of data center space under development. Notable recent openings and expansion plans of NTT in Asia-Pacific include:
- Tokyo, Japan: Tokyo 11 data center was recently built with 21 megawatts of overall critical IT load across 67.3k sqft (6.3k sqm)
- Jakarta, Indonesia: Jakarta 3 (Bekasi) data center will comprise 15.2 megawatts of overall critical IT load by the end of 2021. Additionally, once fully developed, Jakarta 3 is capable of supporting 45.6 megawatts of critical IT load across 194k sqft (18.0k sqm)
- Cyberjaya (Kuala Lumpur), Malaysia: Cyberjaya 5 data center currently comprises 6.8 megawatts of overall critical IT load. Furthermore, NTT will expand the facility by another 6.8 megawatts, representing a total of 13.6 megawatts of critical IT load
Finally, NTT is evaluating further expansions in the markets of Bangkok, Thailand; Osaka, Japan; and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
India – NTT Global Data Centers
Throughout India, NTT operates 10 data centers with 150 megawatts of critical IT load across 463k sqft (43.0k sqm). Presently, the company has facilities in the markets of Bengaluru (Bangalore), Chennai, Delhi, and Mumbai.
NTT will soon “go live” in Mumbai, India, with its Mumbai 8 data center which will eventually comprise 85 megawatts of critical IT load. Additionally, over the next 18 months, four new hyperscale data centers will become operational in India, adding 133 megawatts of critical IT load and 538k sqft (50.0k sqm) of floor space. Particularly, NTT will add two facilities in Navi Mumbai, one in Chennai, and one in Delhi.
