Originally posted on Data Center POST
The infra/STRUCTURE Summit 2024 in Las Vegas brought together industry leaders to discuss the latest mergers and acquisitions (M&A) trends within the data center engineering and project services. The panel featuring Steve Lee, Founder of Layer Seven Capital, Peter Skae, Managing Director of JLL, and Sean Farney, Vice President-Data Center Strategy of JLL, explored how companies are scaling services to meet the increasing demands of the digital infrastructure landscape, especially in relation to AI, sustainability, and power solutions.
The Growing Importance of Specialized Expertise
Skae emphasized the increasing value of specialized knowledge in the data center space,
“The closer you get to the computer, people value your services.” This expertise has become increasingly crucial as data centers evolve to meet new challenges. Skae also added, “”If you don’t have those subject matter experts on your team to be able to adapt to that change that could set you back 18 months.”
Driving Forces Behind Strategic Acquisitions
Farney outlined several factors contributing to the current M&A trend:
- Obsolescence: Aging data center infrastructure requires upgrades and retrofits.
- Digital Infrastructure Scarcity: Limited availability of data center space and power is driving demand for optimization.
- AI and High-Density Computing: New technologies require specialized cooling and power solutions.
- Sustainability Reporting: Increasing focus on environmental impact and efficiency.
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