With AI digital infrastructure investments projected to surpass $1 trillion in the coming years, the convergence of AI and hyperscale workloads is driving significant changes in the wider market.

To discuss the impact of AI in the data centre market place as well as its opportunities, The Tech Capital sat down with Spencer Lamb, Chief Commercial Officer of UK-based Kao Data, a key player in this rapidly evolving landscape.

Kao Data is at the forefront of supporting the next wave of intensive computing applications, including high-performance computing (HPC), supercomputing, and generative AI.

As the market adapts to the new wave of AI, data centre design is also being re-engineered to accommodate the increased demand, with innovations such as liquid cooling and higher rack and power densities.

Over the past two years, Kao Data has experienced remarkable growth, evolving from a single-site operator to a multi-site powerhouse.

Lamb provides an update on the company’s expansion and the growth of their platform. Additionally, he sheds light on Kao Data’s plans for Manchester, including the launch of KLON-02, a project worth £350 million and spanning approximately 420,000 square feet, with a power capacity of 40MW.

He also explores the reasons behind selecting Manchester and the demand for capacity outside of London.

Lastly, Lamb shares his predictions for 2024, offering insights into the future of the market.