Colt Technology Services has announced the sale of eight data centers in major European cities, including Amsterdam, Berlin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich, and London. The transaction, expected to close by the end of the year, sees six centers sold to NorthC and two to a specialist data center company, both of which are owned by funds managed by DWS Group.
This move follows Colt’s acquisition of Lumen EMEA assets in 2023 and is part of the company’s strategy to sharpen its focus on delivering sustainable digital infrastructure, especially in driving customer success and the AI economy. Keri Gilder, CEO of Colt Technology Services, highlighted that the sale will enable the company to concentrate on its strategic goals: accelerating growth, enhancing customer experiences, and building a future-proof network.
As part of the transaction, around 400 hosting customers will be transferred to NorthC, with most continuing to use Colt’s networking products. To maintain seamless operations, Colt will partner with NorthC to manage its networking equipment within the divested data centers.
With its global digital infrastructure connecting over 32,000 buildings across 40+ countries and more than 275 Points of Presence (PoPs), Colt remains a leader in digital connectivity. The sale will allow NorthC to expand its footprint in the European market, enhancing its connectivity and cloud services offering.
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