Building on its strengths in construction, MEP, logistics, fitout, and technology integration, ALEC today announced the formation of its newest subsidiary, ALEC Data Centre Solutions, in order to meet the growing demand for regional data centers.
In addition to designing, implementing, and commissioning turn-key data centers that meet the highest international standards, the company will provide clients with prefabricated data centers for quick deployments in the region. It will also be the first in the region to specialize in liquid immersion solutions, resulting in more sustainable, customizable, and cost-effective data centers. ALEC Data Centre Solutions will also open its flagship experience center in the coming weeks, where clients and prospects will be able to see the company’s solutions in person and speak with experts about their specific needs.
The UAE has seen a sharp increase in demand for local data centers, fueled by the wave of digital transformation as well as concerns about data sovereignty and security. In fact, the country is one of the largest data center hubs in the Middle East, with an expected investment of over US$1,015 million by 2026, representing a 7.99 percent CAGR between 2021 and 2026. Apart from a few large organizations, however, most enterprises in the region have found it difficult to conceptualize, build, and commission data centers.
“Until now, cost, expertise, logistics, customisability, and scalability have all presented formidable challenges to regional organisations looking to establish their own data centres, hampering their ability to innovate at pace and scale,” said Kez Taylor, CEO at ALEC. “With our entry into the rapidly advancing data centre space, ALEC is set to fill the void for a single, large-scale specialist organisation that can offer the entire gamut of data centre development services.”
ALEC Data Centre Solutions will concentrate its efforts on three primary lines of business: traditional data center construction solutions, prefabricated solutions, and modernisation and retrofit solutions. Furthermore, the company will be able to provide Liquid immersion solutions in all of these sectors.
“ALEC has an established reputation as the leader in precision engineering, design, and construction. ALEC Data Centre Solutions is perfectly positioned to cater to the region’s growing demand for world-class data centres. Building on the strengths of the broader ALEC Group allows us to draw from a vast pool of resources and expertise to deliver the next-generation data centres that will power the digital transformation of enterprises in the region,” said ALEC Data Centre Solutions spokesperson, Bjorn Viedge.
With a strong focus on world-class build quality, the company will utilise the Group’s in-house civil, MEP and technology expertise to become the preferred contractor to support enterprises and hyperscalers in the successful delivery of large-scale, customised data centres for cloud service delivery, mission-critical workloads, and disaster recovery purposes.
With its prefabricated data centre line, manufactured at its dedicated facility in Dubai, the company will be able to offer rapid, scalable, edge-type deployments across multiple or remote sites in the region. This line of business will provide future-proof, end-to-end solution for businesses looking to steadily grow their data centre footprints as their computing needs evolve. The wider ALEC Group’s established expertise in logistic, shipping, manufacturing, and on-site installation translate to a unique advantage for ALEC Data Centre Solutions in the prefabricated data centre domain which is set to redefine the market in years to come.
Furthermore, through its collaboration with Submer, a leading innovator in advanced immersion cooling solutions for Cloud and Edge computing, ALEC Data Centre Solutions is poised to set new benchmarks in data center energy efficiency with solutions that save up to 50% on CAPEX building costs, up to 95% on cooling expenses, and more than 90% on water usage for cooling purposes.
