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Kao Data

UK data centre operator and developer pioneering data centres engineered for AI and advanced computing.

Last updated September 16, 2026

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Overview

Kao Data is a UK data centre operator and developer that describes itself as pioneering the development and operation of data centres engineered for AI and advanced computing. It offers AI & HPC, colocation and connectivity services, with NVIDIA DGX-Ready certified facilities and an SLA-backed PUE of 1.2. Its portfolio includes facilities east and west of London and a planned data centre in Greater Manchester, with more than 160MW of IT-load operational, under development or planned. The company is backed by international investors, and its Harlow campus sits on the site where Sir Charles Kao first discovered fibre optics in 1966, after whom the company is named.

History

Kao Data states that it is built on a legacy of innovation: its Harlow campus sits on the site where, in 1966, Sir Charles Kao first discovered fibre optics, and the company was named after him as part of its commitment to build on his pioneering legacy. This has evolved into the 'Kao Way', described as a determination across the team to push boundaries and foster innovation. The company describes itself as having had a busy decade and as a rapidly growing company early within its evolution.

Products and positioning

Hyperscale-inspired, industrial scale data centres engineered for AI and advanced computing, with high energy efficiency, sustainability and ESG credentials.

  • AI & HPC

    NVIDIA DGX-Ready data centres engineered to host GPU-accelerated computing.

  • Colocation

    Energy efficient colocation at an SLA-backed PUE of 1.2.

  • Connectivity

    Carrier neutral data centres offering rapid cloud on-ramps and fibre connectivity.

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