JLL, a global commercial real estate and investment management company, said it has been appointed by Pure Data Centres Group, a leading provider of hyperscale data centre solutions, to provide integrated facilities management services at its brand-new Yas Island data centre in Abu Dhabi.
Pure’s new campus, its first facility in the UAE, transitioned into live operations at the end of February. When fully complete, it will provide 45MW of capability.
The appointment reinforces JLL’s growing reputation as a leading consultant and operator across existing and new hyperscale data centre locations within the EMEA region, the company said.
JLL to provide facilities management services in Pure DC data centre in Abu Dhabi
JLL’s hard facilities management (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.
The expansion was in the wake of the company 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,” he said.
Dame Dawn Childs, CEO at Pure Data Centres Group, said the opening of the Abu Dhabi campus is a very important moment in the growth of the company and also for its 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,” he said.
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