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Serverfarm’s recent acquisition of two data center campuses in Houston has garnered widespread attention for its positive impact on the data center and business landscapes. The deal, backed by Manulife Investment Management, positions Serverfarm as a significant player in the Houston market, with the potential to deliver over 500 MW of capacity.
Publications across finance, tech, and real estate sectors highlighted the acquisition as a strategic move that aligns with sustainable modernization, a hallmark of Serverfarm’s operations. The Houston campuses are expected to meet growing demand for hyperscale and enterprise customers while advancing environmental goals by utilizing existing infrastructure.
Read all of the exciting news below:
1. Finance + Business Press English Language
The Global and Mail / Canada
(09.11.2024) Manulife-backed Serverfarm acquires two data centers providing over 500MW of new potential capacity in the Houston market
Serverfarm, a global data center developer and operator, has acquired two Houston, Texas data center campuses which are positioned to deliver near-term capacity to the market through sustainable modernization of pre-existing buildings.
Houston Business Journal
(09.11.2024) California-based Serverfarm enters Texas market with 250-acre data center acquisition
A Serverfarm executive said the properties are larger than any other data centers in the Houston metro and will serve companies that have a massive reach.
Mergers and Aquistions
(09.11.2024) Manulife-Backed Serverfarm Purchases Two Data Centers
Serverfarm, a data center developer and operator and backed by Manulife Investment Management, has acquired two Houston, Texas data center campuses which look to deliver near-term capacity to the market through modernization of pre-existing buildings.
https://www.themiddlemarket.com/latest-news/manulife-backed-serverfarm-purchases-two-data-centers
Investorhub
(09.11.2024) Manulife-backed Serverfarm acquires two data centers providing over 500MW of new potential capacity in the Houston market
Serverfarm, a global data center developer and operator, has acquired two Houston, Texas data center campuses which are positioned to deliver near-term capacity to the market through sustainable modernization of pre-existing buildings.
Barchart
(09.11.2024) Manulife-backed Serverfarm acquires two data centers providing over 500MW of new potential capacity in the Houston market
Serverfarm, a global data center developer and operator, has acquired two Houston, Texas data center campuses which are positioned to deliver near-term capacity to the market through sustainable modernization of pre-existing buildings.
PE Hub
(09.11.2024) Manulife-backed Serverfarm scoops up two Houston data centers
Serverfarm, backed by Manulife Investment Management, has acquired two data center campuses providing more than 500 megawatts of new potential capacity to Houston, Texas.
https://www.pehub.com/manulife-backed-severfarm-scoops-up-two-houston-data-centers/
yahoo! finance / Cision
(09.11.2024) Manulife-backed Serverfarm acquires two data centers providing over 500MW of new potential capacity in the Houston market
Serverfarm, a global data center developer and operator, has acquired two Houston, Texas data center campuses which are positioned to deliver near-term capacity to the market through sustainable modernization of pre-existing buildings.
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/manulife-backed-serverfarm-acquires-two-100000255.html
MENAFN (Middle East)
(09.11.2024) Manulife-Backed Serverfarm Acquires Two Data Centers Providing Over 500MW Of New Potential Capacity In The Houston Market
Serverfarm , a global data center developer and operator, has acquired two Houston, Texas data center campuses which are positioned to deliver near-term capacity to the market through sustainable modernization of pre-existing buildings.
Futubull / Hong Kong
(09.11.2024) Manulife-backed Serverfarm Acquires Two Data Centers Providing Over 500MW of New Potential Capacity in the Houston Market
Serverfarm, a global data center developer and operator, has acquired two Houston, Texas data center campuses which are positioned to deliver near-term capacity to the market through sustainable modernization of pre-existing buildings.
weeklyvoice
(09.11.2024) Manulife-backed Serverfarm acquires two data centers providing over 500MW of new potential capacity in the Houston market
Serverfarm , a global data center developer and operator, has acquired two Houston, Texas data center campuses which are positioned to deliver near-term capacity to the market through sustainable modernization of pre-existing buildings.
2. Data Center + Tech Press
Techdogs
(09.11.2024) Manulife-Backed Serverfarm Acquires Two Data Centers Providing Over 500MW Of New Potential Capacity In The Houston Market
Serverfarm, a global data center developer and operator, has acquired two Houston, Texas data center campuses which are positioned to deliver near-term capacity to the market through sustainable modernization of pre-existing buildings.
Data Center Dynamics
(09.12.2024) Serverfarm acquires two data centers in Houston, Texas
Serverfarm has acquired two data centers around Houston, Texas. The Manulife-owned company announced the acquisition this week, marking its entry into the Texas market.
https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/serverfarm-acquires-two-data-centers-in-houston-texas/
The Free Library
(09.12.2024) Serverfarm Acquires 2 Data Centres to Expand Colocation Capabilities in US.
US-based data centre developer and operator Serverfarm has acquired two Houston, Texas data centre campuses, providing 500MW of new potential capacity, the company said.
The Tech Capital
(09.13.2024) Manulife-backed Serverfarm expands footprint with half-Gigawatt Houston data centre deal
Data centre developer and operator Serverfarm has broken into the Texas market with the acquisition of two data centre campuses in Houston.
Data Centre Solutions
(09.13.2024) Serverfarm acquires Houston data centres
Serverfarm has acquired two Houston, Texas data center campuses which are positioned to deliver near-term capacity to the market through sustainable modernization of pre-existing buildings.
Data Centre Review
(09.16.2024) Serverfarm acquires two data centre campuses in Texas
The HOU1 facility has a capacity of 410 MW, while the HOU2 campus spans two buildings with secured capacity to scale to 100 MW using existing grid power. Both campuses have on-site substations with unused available capacity.
https://datacentrereview.com/2024/09/serverfarm-acquires-two-data-centre-campuses-in-texas/
Intelligent CIO / English
(09.16. 2024) Serverfarm acquires two data center campuses in Houston, Texas
Serverfarm, a global data center developer and operator, has acquired two data center campuses in Houston, Texas. The acquisition – funded with equity commitments from Manulife Investment Management – marks the company’s entry into the Texas market expanding its colocation capabilities across the US.
Intelligent Data Centres
(09.16.2024) Serverfarm acquires two data center campuses in Houston, Texas
Serverfarm, a global data center developer and operator, has acquired two data center campuses in Houston, Texas. The acquisition – funded with equity commitments from Manulife Investment Management – marks the company’s entry into the Texas market expanding its colocation capabilities across the US.
Digital Infra Network / English
(09.17.2024) Serverfarm acquires two data centers in the Houston market
Serverfarm, a global data center developer and operator, has acquired two Houston, Texas data center campuses which are positioned to deliver near-term capacity to the market through sustainable modernization of pre-existing buildings.
https://digitalinfranetwork.com/news/serverfarm-acquires-houston-data-centers/
Hosting Journalist
(09.17.2024) Serverfarm Expands Into Houston with Acquisition of Two Data Centers
Manulife-backed Serverfarm, a global developer and operator of data centers, has acquired two data center campuses in Houston, Texas, marking its first entry into the Texas market. These facilities, strategically located, would offer the potential for rapid expansion through sustainable upgrades to existing structures.
Telecom Ramblings / English
(09.17.2024) Tuesday Roundup: RETN, Serverfarm, Nokia, 123NET
Serverfarm has made an inorganic move into Houston, Texas. Backed by funds from their majority shareholders at Manulife Investment Management, they have acquired two data center campuses totaling some 250 acres. HOU1 has 350,000 square feet and HOU2 has just under a half million square feet of space, each with on-site substations and room for expansion.
https://www.telecomramblings.com/2024/09/tuesday-roundup-retn-serverfarm-nokia-123net/
WHTop
(09.17.2024) Serverfarm Expands Into Houston with Acquisition of Two Data Centers
Manulife-backedServerfarm, a global developer and operator of data centers, has acquired two data center campuses in Houston, Texas, marking its first entry into the Texas market. These facilities, strategically located, would offer the potential for rapid expansion through sustainable upgrades to existing structures.
3. Real Estate Press (English Language)
IPE REAL ASSET
(09.11.2024) Manulife-backed Serverfarm expands US portfolio with two data centres
Serverfarm, a global data centre firm backed by Manulife Investment Management, has added two data centre campuses to its US portfolio.
Commercial Property Executive
(09.12. 2024) Serverfarm Acquires Houston Data Centers
Data center developer and operator Serverfarm has acquired two Houston data center campuses positioned to deliver near-term capacity to the market through the sustainable modernization of preexisting buildings.
https://www.commercialsearch.com/news/serverfarm-acquires-houston-data-centers/
connectcre / English
(09.12.2024 Serverfarm Buys Two Houston Data Centers
Serverfarm has acquired two Houston data center campuses. The acquisition marks the company’s entry into the Texas market and expands its colocation capabilities across the United States.
https://www.connectcre.com/stories/serverfarm-buys-two-houston-data-centers/
Skyline Properties – Real Estate Firm
(09.12.2024) Serverfarm Buys Two Houston Data Centers- Robert Khodadadian
Serverfarm has acquired two Houston data center campuses. The acquisition marks the company’s entry into the Texas market and expands its colocation capabilities across the United States.
https://robertkhodadadian.com/serverfarm-buys-two-houston-data-centers-robert-khodadadian/
CoStar / English
(09.11.2024) Manulife-backed Serverfarm acquires two data centers in greater Houston
Manulife-backed Serverfarm, a global data center developer and operator, has acquired two greater Houston data center campuses to mark its entrance into the state.
Non-English Language Press (6)
Finanzen.net / Dutch
(09.11.2024) Die von Manulife unterstützte Serverfarm erwirbt zwei Rechenzentren, die mehr als 500 MW an neuer potenzieller Kapazität.
KAPTAL KOMPAKT / Dutch
(09.12.2024) Serverfarm erweitert Präsenz in Houston mit Akquisition von Rechenzentren
Serverfarm, ein global agierender Entwickler und Betreiber von Rechenzentren, hat kürzlich zwei Rechenzentren in Houston, Texas, erworben. Diese Akquisition bietet eine neue potenzielle Kapazität von über 500 Megawatt (MW) und stellt einen bedeutenden Schritt in der Expansion des Unternehmens auf dem US-Markt dar.
https://www.kapitalkompakt.de/blog/serverfarm-erweitert-praesenz-houston-rechenzentren-akquisition
Canada Newswire / French
Serverfarm, avec l’appui de Manuvie, fait l’acquisition de deux centres de données offrant une nouvelle capacité potentielle de plus de 500 MW au sein du marché de Houston (11.09.2024)
Serverfarm, un développeur et exploitant mondial de centres de données, a acquis deux campus de centres de données à Houston, au Texas, qui sont en mesure d’offrir une capacité à court terme sur le marché grâce à la modernisation durable des bâtiments préexistants.
Bolsamania / Spanish
(09.11.2024) Serverfarm adquiere dos centros de datos que proporcionan más de 500 MW en el mercado de Houston
Informazione.it / Italy (English)
(09.11.2024) Manulife-backed Serverfarm acquires two data centers providing over 500MW of new potential capacity in the Houston market
“Serverfarm’s innovative approach to providing near-term capacity directly addresses hyperscale customer requirements in a sustainable, future-proof manner. Our entry into Houston is our largest data center investment to date, demonstrating our continued focus on serving our customers’ needs,” said Avner Papouchado, CEO, Serverfarm.
Zazoom.it / Italy (English)
(09.11.2024) Manulife-backed Serverfarm acquires two data centers providing over 500MW of new potential capacity in the Houston market
Serverfarm, a global data center developer and operator, has acquired two Houston, Texas data center campuses which are positioned to deliver near-term capacity to the market through sustainable modernization of pre-existing buildings.