CBRE WAS APPOINTED FOR ITS GLOBAL CAPABILITY TO SUPPORT KAO DATA ’ S EUROPEAN PLATFORM EXPANSION . workloads ,” said Pete Judson , COO , Kao Data . “ To ensure we continue to deliver best-in-class service and resiliency across these systems , appointing CBRE was the obvious choice .
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Kao Data names CBRE as its new data centre facilities management partner
Kao Data , a specialist developer and operator of data centres engineered for AI and advanced computing , has named CBRE Group – one of the world ’ s largest commercial real estate services and investment firms – its new integrated facilities management ( FM ) partner .
CBRE was appointed for its global capability to support Kao Data ’ s European platform expansion and its exceptional reputation for managing hyperscale data centres and distributed real estate portfolios .
The appointment will reinforce Kao Data ’ s leading reputation for customer service , uptime , operational excellence and sustainability , and provide the highest levels of FM service and procedural standardisation across its existing and new , ‘ next tier ’ data centre locations .
As part of the new contract , CBRE will manage the complete spectrum of hard and soft FM services across Kao Data ’ s advanced data centre portfolio . This includes all physical structures , mechanical , electrical , cooling and fire systems within its London data centres , as well as its new Greater Manchester facility , which is anticipated to become operational in 2026 . integrate its acclaimed Critical Environments Risk Management ( CERM ) programme to better identify and reduce human-related risks , underpinning Kao Data ’ s reputation for 100 % customer uptime .
“ Our data centres are home to some of the industry ’ s most mission-critical computing environments , from global financial services to hyperscale cloud deployments , and GPU-powered AI research and development
CBRE WAS APPOINTED FOR ITS GLOBAL CAPABILITY TO SUPPORT KAO DATA ’ S EUROPEAN PLATFORM EXPANSION . workloads ,” said Pete Judson , COO , Kao Data . “ To ensure we continue to deliver best-in-class service and resiliency across these systems , appointing CBRE was the obvious choice .
“ CBRE ’ s reputation for continuous improvement and attention to detail , coupled with its consistently high standards of performance , make it the perfect FM ally – especially as we grow our data centre portfolio into new locations and markets across Europe ,” added Judson .
Craig Bristow , Managing Director , CBRE Data Center Solutions UK , said : “ We are thrilled to partner with Kao Data on their UK data centre portfolio and look forward to the future supporting them as they expand into new markets across Europe . We share a joint commitment to operational excellence and are dedicated to delivering a best-inclass service . Our team ’ s relentless focus on innovation and performance ensures that we are well-equipped to meet Kao Data ’ s evolving needs as they continue delivering their exciting growth strategy .” p
CBRE ’ s hard FM and engineering services will include on-going maintenance and support for Kao Data ’ s low-voltage and high-voltage electrical systems , including its Uninterruptible Power Supplies , switchgear and HVO-powered generators , as well as its hybrid air and liquid cooling systems .
Additionally , CBRE will be responsible for delivering a host of day-to-day , front-ofhouse FM services , including management of security , access control and cleaning services across Kao Data ’ s facilities , and will
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