EdgeConneX to buy Global Data Center for Israeli expansion
Hyperscale data center operator EdgeConneX says it has agreed to acquire Global Data Center (GDC), an Israeli data center operator headquartered in Herzliya. The deal, terms of which were not disclosed, will add subterranean data center facilities in Herzliya and Petah Tikva (near Tel Aviv) to EdgeConneX’s global footprint.
"I am pleased to announce the expansion of the EdgeConneX global footprint to the Middle Eastern region with the acquisition of GDC," said Randy Brouckman, CEO of EdgeConneX. As always, the Company's focus is on its customers and providing them with the capacity they want, where they want it, and when they want it. In the case of Israel, GDC's talented leadership team, strong operational track record and existing infrastructure helps us accelerate meeting these requirements by providing a ready-made solution with a premium platform that is already well established in the market."
"Global Data Center is joining EdgeConnex following seven years of great momentum in our business," commented Moshe Lasman, Global Data Center’s founder and CEO. "EdgeConneX brings over a decade of experience building out a global data center platform that includes approximately 50 data centers in over 40 markets around the world and spans everything from hyperlocal edge facilities to hyperscale data center campuses. Together, we will be able to best serve the local data center infrastructure needs in Israel and global requirements anywhere in the world.
"For our Israeli customers, nothing changes practically in regard to Global Data Center, organizationally, operationally, or strategically," Lasman added. "I will continue to lead the business in Israel and the rest of the GDC team will remain in place. The GDC teams supporting each customer will continue to perform in the same manner as before. If anything, we will look to further grow and augment the existing teams with additional talent and continue to operate our data centers as before. We will provide each customer with the space, power, and connectivity, where they need it to best serve their needs and that of their customers."
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