2017 is already shaping up as a landmark year for consolidation in the data center industry, including the megamerger between Digital Realty and DFT. Here’s a recap of the deals thus far in 2017.
Digital Bridge
Formed in 2013 as a partnership between Dering Capital and Global Tower Partners, Digital Bridge has become a large investor in communications infrastructure and data centers. Through investment and acquisition, Digital Bridge has built an impressive portfolio of wholesale data centers, edge and micro data centers, and wireless communications technology. In 2017, Digital Bridge acquired Vantage Data Centers.
Headquarters: Boca Raton, FL
Web: http://www.digitalbridgellc.com/
DataBank Plans Network of Micro Data Centers at Cell Towers
DataBank and Vertical Bridge are partnering to build a network of micro data centers at the base of cell towers to support demand for edge computing.
Closer to the Edge: Investors Buying Up Regional Data Centers
Investors are buying up regional data centers, as demand for Internet infrastructure extends beyond major markets to support edge computing. In the latest example, 365 Data Centers has been acquired by an investor group.
Vantage Data Centers Acquired by Investors Led By Digital Bridge
Vantage Data Centers is being acquired by a consortium of investors led by Digital Bridge Holdings, which sees the purchase as the first step in a larger expansion into the wholesale data center industry.
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