Digital Realty Expands into Portugal with Lisbon Data Center Acquisition
Event summary
- Digital Realty acquires a data center facility in Lisbon, Portugal, expected to support up to 2.4 MW of IT load.
- The facility is strategically located near subsea cable landings in Carcavelos, enhancing interconnection value.
- Lisbon serves as Europe’s Atlantic gateway, offering low-latency connectivity to the Americas and Africa.
- The acquisition complements Digital Realty’s existing presence in Madrid and upcoming launch in Barcelona.
- The facility is expected to be ready for service in early 2027, with plans for future expansion.
The big picture
Digital Realty’s acquisition in Lisbon strengthens its Southern European footprint, capitalizing on Portugal’s emerging role as a global digital and interconnection hub. The move aligns with the growing demand for low-latency connectivity and the rapid expansion of AI workloads, positioning Digital Realty to support seamless data flows between Europe, Africa, and the Americas. This strategic expansion complements the company’s existing presence in Madrid and upcoming launch in Barcelona, creating a robust regional platform for interconnected data centers.
What we're watching
- Geographic Expansion
- How Digital Realty’s entry into Portugal will affect its competitive positioning in Southern Europe.
- AI Workloads
- Whether Lisbon’s subsea connectivity will make it a hub for next-generation AI infrastructure.
- Interconnection Growth
- The pace at which Digital Realty can integrate the Lisbon facility into its broader interconnection ecosystem.
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