Southland-based data centre company announces 'major acquisition'
The agreement will further support T4’s development of a fully sustainable Southland hyperscale data centre, with construction set to commence this year.
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The Southland-based T4 Group - a leading co-location data centre operator - has acquired the East Tāmaki Data Centre from Kyndryl, a large global IT infrastructure services provider.
After establishing itself as a key player in the industry, the announcement further solidifies T4’s position.
It builds upon T4 Group’s existing exclusive agreement with Kyndryl to utilise the East Tāmaki Data Centre, which has been in effect since March 2022.
Invercargill-based T4 Group CEO Dean Addie said the agreement marked a significant expansion of T4’s national footprint.
“We are thrilled to have signed this agreement with Kyndryl to acquire the Data Centre assets, servicing our existing customers and partnering with new. This strategic move underscores T4 Group’s unwavering dedication to improving New Zealand’s Data Centre Infrastructure on a journey towards a greener and more resilient digital future.”
The agreement will complement T4’s existing operations and further support the development of a fully sustainable Southland hyperscale data centre, with construction set to commence this year.
This expansion is part of T4’s commitment to sustainability, energy efficiency, and improving resilience in New Zealand’s Data Centre Infrastructure.
Kyndryl New Zealand Managing Director Audrey Campbell-Frear was excited to build on its long-standing partnership with T4 as they increase their presence in the East Tāmaki Data Centre.
Security is a paramount consideration for T4 Group and the East Tāmaki facility. It is securely situated with controlled access points, a dedicated security control room, and round-the-clock support for access and monitoring.
The Data Centre is equipped for cloud enablement, featuring the latest in network connectivity, facilitating the seamless operation of modern digital infrastructure.
The facility prioritises energy efficiency, green technologies, scalability, and advanced power and cooling solutions, ensuring minimal environmental impact.