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The data center M&A market shattered records in 2024 with $57 billion in closed deals and $29 billion pending, driven by private equity investments. Major deals included $9.2 billion in Vantage Data Centers and $3.1 billion for its EMEA arm. Private equity accounted for 80-90% of deals, underscoring a booming sector poised for further growth.
AWS has launched its Mexico (Central) Region, featuring three Availability Zones in Queretaro, as part of a $5 billion, 15-year investment. This new region enables businesses to leverage AI, machine learning, and secure cloud infrastructure to drive transformation. BBVA Mexico is among the first customers embracing this innovation hub, which supports AWS’s mission to accelerate technology talent and economic growth in Latin America.
Microsoft has launched Copilot Chat, a pay-as-you-go AI tool for Microsoft 365 commercial customers. Powered by OpenAI’s GPT-4o, it offers task automation, business Q&A, and image generation. While streamlined compared to Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Chat targets customers seeking affordable AI solutions. Microsoft aims to attract holdouts while leveraging incremental revenue opportunities, solidifying its focus on accessible, AI-driven productivity for businesses.
Bharti Airtel’s “Own Cloud,” developed in collaboration with Google, will debut in the coming months, combining hyperscale capabilities with strict compliance tailored for government organizations. This sovereign AI cloud aims to meet economical, non-elastic workload needs. Airtel’s Nxtra data centers across India will power the initiative, building on a $1 billion Google investment to transform India’s cloud landscape with AI-driven innovation.
CoreWeave has launched its first UK data centers in Crawley and London Docklands, marking its debut outside the U.S. The AI-focused cloud provider, valued at $19B, utilizes Nvidia Hopper GPUs to power advanced workloads. As part of its £1B UK investment, CoreWeave aligns with the UK’s AI Growth Zone strategy, boosting its global network to 28 data centers, with more European sites planned for 2025.
OVHcloud posted €264M in Q1 FY2025 revenue, marking 10.1% organic growth, driven by demand for Private (+10.2%) and Public Cloud (+15.8%) services. With international sales contributing 52% and strategic AI innovations like inference tools and Local Zones, OVHcloud reaffirms its 9-11% annual growth target. Strong resilience in Europe and dynamic growth in Asia and the U.S. set the stage for continued success.
