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AVK secures Partners Group backing for data centres

The first external funding in AVK's 36-year history will help it build on-site power systems as grid delays choke European data centre expansion.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month

Hyperscale

The data centre industry is cutting-edge. Its talent model must be its next innovation

As data centres power AI and cloud growth, leaders warn its next big innovation must be a diverse, empathetic and inclusive talent model.

By Eva Sóley Guðbjörnsdóttir • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026

Digital Transformation

CPP Investments, Equinix in USD $4bn atNorth takeover

CPP Investments and Equinix are buying Nordic data centre operator atNorth from Partners Group in a USD $4bn enterprise value deal.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 28th Feb 2026

Private Cloud

Options Technology selects Iceland for AI cloud in finance push

Options Technology chooses atNorth's Iceland ICE02 data centre to host AI-focused private cloud, boosting finance sector's AI workload capacity with green energy.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

DataCentre infrastructure

Nordic DC atNorth recognised at RAC Cooling Industry Awards

Nordic data centre firm atNorth was recognised at the RAC Cooling Industry Awards for its innovative cooling tech and exceptional customer service.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2024

Hyperscale

Iceland's atNorth wins dual accolades for digital innovation

Reykjavik's atNorth clinches top industry awards, solidifying its place in digital infrastructure with substantial CO2 and cost reductions for clients.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 28th May 2024

Artificial Intelligence

atNorth earns 4 industry accolades in a week for sustainable data centres

Nordic tech provider atNorth is recognised by four award entities in a week, lauding its commitment to providing sustainable data centre services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Apr 2024

Hyperscale

atNorth expands partnership with Advania at Iceland's ICE03 site

Nordic computing operator atNorth expand their partnership with IT services company Advania, enhancing digital data security and performance via their cutting-edge ICE03 site in Iceland.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024

High Performance Computing

AtNorth's sustainability efforts earn award nominations

Nordic AI service provider, atNorth, starts 2024 with Sustainability in Tech Award nods, recognising its sustainable efforts in data centre solutions and circular economy practices.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2024

High Performance Computing

atNorth announces new sustainable data centre development in Finland

Nordic tech provider atNorth is developing a fourth data centre in Finland, the sustainable 'mega site' FIN04, to meet growing demand for AI and high-performance computing.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Dec 2023

Hyperscale

atNorth joins Finnish Data Center Association to boost expansion

Nordic player atNorth has joined the Finnish Data Center Association, bolstering the growth of Finland's data centre industry.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Nov 2023

Hyperscale

atNorth appoints Daniel Persson as Chief HPC Officer to Enhance High-Performance Computing Services

Daniel Persson, co-founder of GoCompute, has been appointed as Chief High Performance Computing Officer at data centre service supplier atNorth.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Oct 2023

Artificial Intelligence

atNorth Announces New Strategic Hires for Sustainable Infrastructure Growth

atNorth, the Nordic colocation, HPC, and AI service provider, strengthens its leadership team with key appointments.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Sep 2023

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Agricultural Technology

atNorth heat reuse deal to feed Danish greenhouses

The project could cut emissions and reduce Denmark's reliance on imported winter produce by heating new greenhouse facilities with surplus data centre heat.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • This month

DataCentre infrastructure

CPP & Equinix buy Nordic data centre group atNorth

CPP Investments and Equinix are acquiring Nordic data centre operator atNorth in a deal valuing the business at USD $4 billion.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 28th Feb 2026

Power / Energy

atNorth appoints Jürgen Larsson as Director of Hyperscale Operations

Jürgen Larsson, with twenty years of data centre industry expertise, is appointed Director of Hyperscale Operations at tech giant atNorth, strengthening the firm's data centre expansion aims.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024

Power / Energy

Anna Kristn Plsdttir named atNorth's Chief Development Officer

Anna Kristín Pálsdóttir joins Icelandic tech giant atNorth as Chief Development Officer, leveraging her expertise in innovation and portfolio management to lead data centre expansion.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Apr 2024