Why Datacenter United updated its brand
Datacenter United has updated its visual identity and website structure to better reflect how the organisation has evolved in recent years. This is not a change in strategy, ambition, or day-to-day operations. It is a refinement in how Datacenter United presents its role as a reliable, independent Belgian data center operator.
Datacenter United receives SBTi validation for emission reduction targets
Datacenter United announces that the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has officially validated the organization’s near-term emission reduction targets. This approval confirms that Datacenter United’s reduction trajectory is in line with the 1.5°C scenario – the most ambitious target within the SBTi framework – and underlines the structural anchoring of sustainability within the company’s long-term strategy.
Latest BDIA report: Belgium strengthens its role as a strategic European data center hub
The Belgian Digital Infrastructure Association (BDIA) has published its State of the Belgian Data Centers 2025 report. The report provides an up-to-date and substantiated overview of the Belgian data center market and confirms Belgium’s growing strategic role within the European digital landscape.
How modular colocation empowers IT integrators to unlock client growth without infrastructure limits
When clients grow, your infrastructure should grow with them. Yet many IT integrators still face capacity constraints because their colocation partner cannot scale at the same pace. Modular colocation changes that dynamic. It provides an infrastructure model that expands in line with your business, whether you need a single rack today or a fully private suite tomorrow, without vendor lock-in or unnecessary complexity.
At Datacenter United, modularity is not an added feature; it is the foundation of how we help IT integrators support their clients with confidence.
Datacenter United strengthens management team with New Chief Commercial Officer
Antwerp, September 1, 2025 – Datacenter United, a leading Belgian provider of Tier IV-certified colocation and data center solutions, announces the appointment of Geoffrey Vanderhaegen as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO).
Datacenter United announces EUR 120 million funding to enable sustainable, AI-ready growth
Antwerp, 30 September 2025 – Datacenter United, the only Belgian data center operator with a nationwide network of 14 data centers spread across 12 locations, today announces a financing of EUR 120 million, to which an additional EUR 50 million of capacity may be added via an accordion facility.
The funds, which come from long-term financing by a consortium of banks, will be used for capacity expansion and sustainability projects. With this investment, Datacenter United is preparing its infrastructure for high-density workloads and the rapidly growing demand for computing power for AI applications.
“Companies in Belgium and beyond count on us to support their digital future in a secure and sustainable manner,” says Friso Haringsma, CEO of Datacenter United. “Thanks to this funding, we are building an infrastructure that is not only reliable and scalable, but also designed to support future AI applications.”
IDCA Certification as Data Center Operations Manager hosted by Datacenter United 17-21 November
Great opportunity to become IDCA certified as a Data Center Operations Manager (DCOM)® at the upcoming training organized by IDCA from November 17th till November 21st, 2025, at our site in Brussels, (Rittwegerlaan 15, 1830 Machelen)
Syntra West launches new “Data Centre Technician” training programme in collaboration with Datacenter United and the Belgian Digital Infrastructure Association (BDIA).
Datacenter United is trots om als partner en gastheer deel te nemen aan deze praktijkgerichte training, waarbij we onze expertise inbrengen en studenten een kijkje achter de schermen geven in een volledig operationeel datacenter.
More space for our IT teams! DataCenter United is expanding!
Enhanced Workspace for Operational and Commercial Teams
As a forward-thinking organization, we recognize the importance of fostering an environment that nurtures innovation, collaboration, and productivity. To this end, we have added some modern office space, located in Haifa Straat 6 and Noorderlaan 119, dedicated to accommodating our operational and commercial teams. In addition bringing our customers also more space for Disaster Recovery purposes and customer meeting rooms available 24/7 on request.
DEKRA Relies on Datacenter United for Continuity, Security, and Sustainable Innovation
DEKRA, a leading player in inspection, certification, and safety, sought a reliable partner for the colocation of their IT infrastructure. Three factors were decisive in their search: availability, security, and sustainability. Datacenter United proved to be the ideal choice.