Digital Realty Expands Mediterranean Footprint with Milan Land Acquisitions
Event summary
- Digital Realty acquires two land parcels in Abbiategrasso, southwest of Milan, for a new data center campus.
- Initial phase will deliver an 8-megawatt facility, with potential expansion up to 84 MW.
- First phase targeted for readiness in 2028, focusing on retail colocation and interconnection.
- Milan campus positioned on the southwest subsea traffic corridor connecting Milan to Genoa and Savona.
The big picture
Digital Realty's expansion into Milan strengthens its leadership in digital infrastructure across the Mediterranean, connecting key hubs in Athens, Marseille, and Sofia. This move positions the company to support the growing demand for cloud and AI services in Northern Italy and beyond, reinforcing its commitment to Italy's digital transformation. With plans for an 84 MW capacity, Digital Realty aims to become the only global data center platform with a footprint in Italy's two most important connectivity hubs.
What we're watching
- Market Expansion
- How Digital Realty's entry into Milan will affect its competitive positioning in Southern Europe.
- Capacity Utilization
- The pace at which demand for cloud and AI services will drive utilization of the new Milan campus.
- Regional Connectivity
- Whether the Milan campus will enhance Digital Realty's role as a key interconnection hub in the Mediterranean.
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