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Global Switch Data Centers
Data centers operated by Global Switch that we have verified: location, status and capacity, each checked against its source.
By Amit Jain
Reviewed by Deepti Agrawal
Updated 10 Oct 2026
In short
As of 10 October 2026, DC Market Insights tracks 8 data centers operated by Global Switch in 4 countries, of which 7 are operational. Stated operational capacity is 22 MW, with a further — under construction and 40 MW planned. The pipeline is 1.8 times the capacity already operating.
MW = IT capacity where the source states it, otherwise total capacity. 3 of 8 facilities have a stated capacity; the others are counted as sites only.
Market snapshot
Global Switch data centers: key facts
About Global Switch
Global Switch is an owner, operator and developer of large-scale, network-dense, carrier- and cloud-neutral data centres, with operations in Amsterdam, Frankfurt, London, Madrid and Paris in Europe and in Hong Kong and Singapore in Asia-Pacific. Its annual report for 2025 states 252MW of saleable capacity.
- Founded
- 2001
- Ownership
- Controlled by Shagang Group (51.8% indirect stake)
- Parent company
- Shagang Group
- Tracked footprint
- 8 facilities in 4 countries
- Website
- globalswitch.com
Company details checked against company and official sources, 10 Oct 2026.
- Capacity under construction or planned (40 MW) is 1.8 times the operational base of 22 MW.
- Its largest operational site is Frankfurt North in Frankfurt am Main, Germany at 12 MW.
- The largest project in the pipeline is Global Switch London South (40 MW, planned).
- United Kingdom accounts for 65% of tracked capacity (3 facilities).
- 3 of 8 facilities have a capacity stated by their source; the totals above count only those.
Source: DC Market Insights Data Center Tracker. MW as stated by each facility source.
OperationalUnder construction or planned
Global Switch development pipeline
Under construction and planned facilities with a stated capacity, largest first. — under construction and 40 MW planned in total.
| Project | Location | Status | Type | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Switch London SouthGlobal Switch | London, United Kingdom | Planned | Colocation | 40 MW |
Facilities
8 facilities match. Each is checked against its source; source links come with the Excel data.
| Facility | Location | Status | Capacity | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Switch London SouthColocation | London, United Kingdom | Planned | 40 MW IT | — | Operator / official |
| Frankfurt NorthColocation | Frankfurt am Main, Germany | Operational | 12 MW total | — | Operator / official |
| Frankfurt SouthColocation | Frankfurt am Main, Germany | Operational | 10 MW total | — | Operator / official |
| Global Switch AmsterdamColocation | Amsterdam, Netherlands | Operational | — | — | Operator / official |
| Global Switch London EastColocation | London, United Kingdom | Operational | — | — | Operator / official |
| Global Switch London NorthColocation | London, United Kingdom | Operational | — | — | Operator / official |
| Global Switch Singapore Tai SengColocation | Singapore, Singapore | Operational | — | — | Operator / official |
| Global Switch Singapore WoodlandsColocation | Singapore, Singapore | Operational | — | — | Operator / official |
Market position
How Global Switch compares
Computed from our tracker, Deal Tracker and Power & Policy Tracker. Capacity counts only facilities whose source states MW.
- In United Kingdom, Global Switch ranks #24 of 45 tracked operators by capacity, with 0.6% of the country’s tracked MW.
- United Kingdom has 177 tracked data centers from 45 operators: 748 MW operational and 6,405 MW under construction or planned.
- Industrial electricity in United Kingdom costs 234 USD/MWh (2026, latest official figure).
- In Germany, Global Switch ranks #25 of 53 tracked operators by capacity, with 0.4% of the country’s tracked MW.
- In Singapore, Global Switch is one of 19 operators we track.
- London also hosts 10 other tracked data center(s), run by Ada Infrastructure, Pure DC, Pure DC / SEGRO JV and Telehouse.
Data center operators in United Kingdom
| Operator | Facilities | Operational MW | Pipeline MW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apatura | 7 | — | 2,100 MW |
| Elsham Tech Park Ltd (Greystoke) | 1 | — | 1,000 MW |
| QTS | 1 | — | 720 MW |
| ILI Group | 1 | — | 600 MW |
| Humber Tech Park | 1 | — | 386 MW |
| Equinix | 15 | — | 250 MW |
| Virtus Data Centres | 11 | 96.9 MW | 145 MW |
| Ada Infrastructure | 1 | — | 210 MW |
All data centers in United Kingdom Power and policy in United Kingdom
Data center operators in Germany
| Operator | Facilities | Operational MW | Pipeline MW |
|---|---|---|---|
| NTT DATA | 12 | 223 MW | 658 MW |
| AM:PM Grund | 1 | — | 500 MW |
| Telis Energie Deutschland | 1 | — | 500 MW |
| Schwarz Digits (STACKIT) | 2 | — | 440 MW |
| CloudHQ | 2 | 112 MW | 276 MW |
| Virtus Data Centres | 2 | — | 358 MW |
| Amazon Web Services | 2 | — | 300 MW |
| maincubes | 6 | 39 MW | 226 MW |
All data centers in Germany Power and policy in Germany
Data center operators in Singapore
| Operator | Facilities | Operational MW | Pipeline MW |
|---|---|---|---|
| AirTrunk | 2 | 78 MW | 70 MW |
| ST Telemedia Global Data Centres | 6 | 112 MW | — |
| Keppel | 11 | — | 75 MW |
| Nxera | 3 | 58 MW | — |
| Digital Realty | 4 | — | 50 MW |
| Equinix | 6 | — | 20 MW |
| DayOne | 1 | — | 20 MW |
| Racks Central | 1 | 12 MW | — |
All data centers in Singapore Power and policy in Singapore
Other data centers in London
- Docklands Campus · Ada Infrastructure · Planned · 210 MW
- Pure DC London Brent Cross (LON01) Building 2 · Pure DC · Under construction · 70 MW
- Pure DC London Park Royal (LON02) · Pure DC / SEGRO JV · Planned · 56 MW
- Pure DC London Brent Cross (LON01) Building 1 · Pure DC · Operational · 20 MW
- Telehouse South · Telehouse · Operational · 18 MW
- CyrusOne LON2 · CyrusOne · Operational · 14 MW
- Digital Realty LHR18 · Digital Realty · Operational
- Digital Realty LHR19 · Digital Realty · Operational
- Digital Realty LHR20 · Digital Realty · Operational
- Digital Realty LON1 · Digital Realty · Operational
How we build the tracker
- Sources: operator websites and announcements, stock-exchange filings, planning and government records, and named trade publications. Never another directory.
- A second analyst re-opens each source before a facility is published.
- Capacity, size, year, tier and PUE appear only when the source states them. Nothing is estimated.
- Status: operational, under construction (building work started) or planned (announced or permitted, not yet under construction).
- Map locations: the source’s address where given, otherwise the city centre (approximate).
- Maps: Natural Earth (public domain). City locations: GeoNames, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Questions
How many data centers does Global Switch operate?
DC Market Insights tracks 8 Global Switch data center(s) in 4 countries as of October 2026: 7 operational, 0 under construction and 1 planned.
Which other companies operate data centers in United Kingdom?
Besides Global Switch, the largest operators we track in United Kingdom by capacity are Apatura, Elsham Tech Park Ltd (Greystoke), QTS, ILI Group and Humber Tech Park. The United Kingdom page lists all 45 operators.
What rules apply to data centers in United Kingdom?
Our Power & Policy Tracker lists 13 government actions on data centers and power in United Kingdom, including 1 restriction(s) and 1 incentive scheme(s) in force.
Which other data centers are in London?
Other tracked data centers in London include Docklands Campus (Ada Infrastructure), Pure DC London Brent Cross (LON01) Building 2 (Pure DC), Pure DC London Park Royal (LON02) (Pure DC / SEGRO JV) and Pure DC London Brent Cross (LON01) Building 1 (Pure DC).
Where does this data come from?
Every facility comes from a page we opened: the operator’s own website or announcement, a stock-exchange filing, a planning or government record, or a named trade publication. A second analyst re-opens the source and checks the name, location, status and capacity before the row is published. We do not copy other data center directories.
What does the MW figure mean?
We show IT (critical) capacity when the source states it, otherwise the total or utility capacity the source gives, and say which in the facility’s note. When a source gives no capacity, the field stays empty. We never estimate it.
How exact are the map locations?
When the source gives an address or coordinates we use them. Otherwise the dot sits at the centre of the facility’s city (marked as approximate), using the GeoNames gazetteer.
How often is it updated?
The tracker is updated every week as new facilities are announced and existing ones change status. Each row shows the date it was last checked.
Can I get the data in Excel?
Yes. Each country with 50 or more facilities has a Capacity Sheet in Excel with every facility, its source link, the status history and summaries. Our analysts can also prepare an operator extract or a custom cut.
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