JLL has been selected by Pure Data Centres Group, a leading hyperscale data centre provider, to deliver integrated facilities management services at its state-of-the-art Yas Island data centre in Abu Dhabi.
This marks Pure’s first facility in the UAE, which began live operations in late February and will offer 45MW of capacity once fully completed.
The appointment strengthens JLL’s position as a top consultant and operator for hyperscale data centres across the EMEA region.
Under the agreement, JLL will provide hard FM and engineering services, including maintenance and support for the facility’s low-voltage and high-voltage electrical systems, uninterruptible power supplies, switchgear, and HVO-powered generators.
The firm will also manage hybrid air and liquid cooling systems, network and ICT infrastructure, and front-of-house FM services such as cleaning and landscaping.
This partnership comes as JLL expands its data centre services in response to a 742MW hyperscale construction boom in the EMEA region. The company has recently bolstered its team with three senior hires, reflecting the sector’s rapid growth and potential.
A digital future
“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 Centres Group, commented, “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 centre sector to meet the soaring demand for AI-driven and cloud-based services.”
Kinsey added that data centre 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 centre efficiency and greener solutions which will play a bigger role in the evolution of data centre operations.”
JLL to manage facilities at new Abu Dhabi data centre
This marks Pure’s first facility in the UAE. (Image source: JLL)
