Data centre M&A in 2023

Financier Worldwide // FW discusses data centre M&A in 2023 with Robert M. Jackson at CyrusOne.

Summary

  • Interview Focus: Robert M. Jackson, Executive Vice President and General Counsel at CyrusOne, discussed data center mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in 2023 with Financier Worldwide. The conversation highlighted the resilience of data center real estate and its continued importance in the global economy.
  • Key Insights: Jackson emphasized that despite economic challenges such as inflation and rising interest rates, the demand for data centers remains strong due to the increasing need for computing power and storage, particularly driven by AI technology. He noted that data centers are crucial for supporting the growth of AI and other digital infrastructure.
  • Future Outlook: Jackson expects the data center industry to continue its growth trajectory, driven by ongoing investments, technological advancements, and creative power solutions. He highlighted the importance of the vertical data center ecosystem and the role of innovative power solutions in sustaining this growth.