Data Centers

AC Niellsen Data Centers represents a new generation of real estate advisory, dedicated exclusively to the data center sector. Our team has successfully delivered more than 350 data center projects across the Benelux, Europe, and beyond, supporting enterprises, cloud providers, government institutions, and IT service companies.

This singular focus allows us to combine deep technical understanding, market insight, and real estate expertise to guide clients through the increasingly complex landscape of data center development, acquisition, and operations.

But why this asset class?
How should it be approached?
And what value can a specialized advisory partner truly add?

Services

Data Center’s are a specialist asset class where values are acutely sensitive to location, power, cooling, connectivity and security. Our principal focus is to provide strategic advice and real estate services for data centers to occupiers, investors and operators.

With a huge resource of knowledge, expertise and contacts we provide strategic advice to clients who need to secure the best co-location solutions within EMEA.

Expertise

25+ years of specialist knowledge across every aspect of the data center market from investment and advisory to technical operations and management.
    Site selection
    We begin with a thorough analysis of your needs and investment strategy, then proactively identify off-market opportunities across EMEA. Where appropriate, we'll present multiple sites with detailed pros and cons so your decision is fully informed.
    Acquisition & Disposition
    Whether acquiring or selling, we have the expertise and deal-making ability to handle complex transactions on your behalf. For acquisitions, we provide cash flow modelling, due diligence oversight and full business planning. For disposals, we maximise your return while ensuring full compliance, managing the entire sale process through to handover. Our fee is success-based, so we're fully committed to the best possible outcome for your investment.
    Technical due diligence
    We have the expertise to oversee due diligence analysis for clients acquiring data centers and to provide recommendations accordingly, as well as working with appointed third parties, as required. We can also provide technical vendor due diligence (VDD), overseeing everything from assessment of existing asset conditions to building management systems, energy efficiency, Capex and Opex and potential points of failure.
    Asset & Property Management
    Effective data center performance demands careful management. Whether you need technical asset management support or a full landlord function, we provide complete peace of mind.
    Asset Management
    We handle all maintenance, tenant management, building alterations and upgrades, and liaise with public bodies and third parties including valuations, insurance and legal matters.
    Property Management
    We manage site visits, tenant meetings, lease renewals, extensions and rent reviews, alongside full Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) services — whatever your investment needs, we're your expert advisors.
    Project Management
    From design and construction management to ongoing operations and maintenance, we have the expertise to take on full responsibility for any project related to your data center. From briefing to delivery, our project management services are comprehensive and results-focused, and we will keep you informed of progress from start to finish.
    Staffing
    Qualified and reliable staff are crucial to the successful operation of any data center. We have the market knowledge and experience to recruit the right staff for your data center either directly or via a third party. We can oversee smooth staff turnover and training where necessary in order to keep your data center running smoothly throughout the duration of your investment.
    Fault tolerance
    AC Niellsen Data Centers holds an Uptime Institute Accredited Tier Designers (ATD) guarantee, which certifies that our data centers are designed as concurrent, maintainable and fault tolerant installations.