JLL to Provide FM at Abu Dhabi Data Center

LONDON -- JLL has been appointed by Pure Data Centres Group, a provider of hyperscale data center solutions, to provide integrated facilities management services at its brand-new Yas Island data center in Abu Dhabi.

Pure’s new campus, its first facility in the UAE, is due to transition into live operations at the end of February, when fully complete it will provide 45MW of capability. The appointment will reinforce JLL’s growing reputation as a leading consultant and operator across existing and new hyperscale data center locations within the EMEA region.

JLL’s hard FM and engineering services will comprise ongoing maintenance and support for Yas Island’s low-voltage and high-voltage electrical systems, including its uninterruptible power supplies, switchgear and HVO-powered generators, as well as its hybrid air and liquid cooling systems.

Additionally, JLL will be responsible for network and ICT management, alongside delivering front-of-house FM services, such as cleaning and landscaping.

The agreement follows JLL’s decision to strengthen its data centre services offering with the addition of three senior hires in its EMEA team after identifying a 742MW hyperscale construction boom in the region, highlighting the sector’s expansion potential.

“We are delighted to have been appointed by Pure DC on the management and operation of Yas Island after working collaboratively with them to ensure that we align our service delivery model with their expectations,” said Jonathan Kinsey, EMEA Lead and Global Chair, Data Centre Solutions, JLL. “Our team's relentless focus on innovation and performance ensures that we are well-equipped to meet Pure DC’s needs, and it is a testament to the growth of our offering that we have been trusted to take this flagship campus on and manage it.”

Dame Dawn Childs, CEO at Pure Data Centers Group, said, “The opening of our Abu Dhabi campus is a very important moment in the growth of Pure DC and also for our customers in the UAE. We have appointed JLL to provide facilities management at Yas Island because it is a company which shares our values, approach and attitude – to always meet the required highest standards.

“This new partnership with such a global supplier is something we hope to grow and develop in the future. Together with our partners, Pure DC continues to grow its presence and influence in the data center sector to meet the soaring demand for AI-driven and cloud-based services.”

Kinsey added that data center activity continued to swell as the world moves toward a more digital future. He concluded, “This rapidly rising demand for stable and efficient digital infrastructure has also highlighted the need for data center efficiency and greener solutions, which will play a bigger role in the evolution of data center operations.”

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Pure DC develops and operates data centres for some of the world’s largest technology companies which meet today’s digital demands while safeguarding all our tomorrows. We currently have over 500MW of IT capacity live or under development across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, including London, Dublin and Jakarta sites.