Colt Technology Services and Kevlinx Data Centers have announced the expansion of their strategic partnership, signaling a deepened commitment to building robust, AI-ready digital infrastructure across Europe. The enhanced collaboration centers on Kevlinx’s flagship BRU01 facility in Brussels, a newly launched Tier III quality data center designed to meet the escalating demands of high-performance computing and artificial intelligence workloads.
Kevlinx’s BRU01 campus is positioned at the heart of Europe’s FLAPD region – Frankfurt, London, Amsterdam, Paris, and Dublin – placing it in a prime location to support cross-border digital services and cloud connectivity. Occupying 24,000 square meters and delivering over 32 megawatts of power, the facility is engineered to serve a range of clients, including hyperscalers, cloud service providers, enterprises, and public sector organizations. Its modular design, high-density capabilities, and energy-efficient operations make it a cornerstone for next-generation IT deployments.
Colt’s contribution to the partnership lies in the delivery of integrated network infrastructure that connects the BRU01 data center to Colt’s extensive global backbone. This enables low-latency, high-bandwidth access to cloud platforms, data workloads, and edge computing environments. For businesses embracing AI, IoT, and Extended Reality (XR) technologies, the network layer is critical in ensuring scalable performance, data integrity, and regulatory compliance. Colt’s infrastructure is built to support those needs while providing future-proofed connectivity for dynamic digital services.
The collaboration is also a response to the shifting requirements of enterprise IT and the explosive growth of AI-driven workloads. According to Colt, the increasing prevalence of distributed applications and data-intensive platforms is fueling demand for agile, edge-enabled infrastructure. This evolution underscores the importance of location, power availability, and seamless network access – factors that BRU01 and the Colt network are specifically designed to address.
Sustainable Digital Infrastructure
“Our BRU01 facility sets a new benchmark for AI-ready data centers in Europe,” said Eric Boonstra, CEO of Kevlinx Data Centers.Kevlinx Data Centers would cater to a broad market, from midsize organizations to hyperscale platforms, and supports workloads ranging from traditional enterprise applications to AI training environments requiring higher power densities and cooling efficiency. The company’s customer-centric model emphasizes flexibility, allowing clients to tailor infrastructure to their specific needs without compromising performance or security.
The extended partnership with Colt would not only reinforce technical capabilities but also strengthen strategic alignment in addressing Europe’s broader digital transformation agenda. Both companies would share a vision for sustainable, resilient digital infrastructure that meets the performance and environmental standards of the future. The BRU01 campus exemplifies this with its focus on energy efficiency and readiness for AI-intensive applications.
Eric Boonstra, CEO of Kevlinx Data Centers, emphasized the collaborative spirit of the initiative. “The development of our collaboration with Colt Technology Services reflects our shared vision of sustainable, future-ready digital infrastructure. Our BRU01 facility sets a new benchmark for AI-ready data centers in Europe, and our customers can fully utilize these capabilities for their most demanding workloads thanks to Colt’s cutting-edge connectivity solutions.”
Floris Veulemans, Strategic Alliances and Country Manager Belgium at Colt, added, “We are thrilled to deepen our collaboration with Kevlinx. Our shared dedication to helping companies build more secure, resilient, and high-performance networks is reflected in this partnership. Through our integrated infrastructure at BRU01, we aim to unlock new pathways to scalable and sustainable digital growth.”
