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BSO UNVEILS EUROPE ’ S FIRST GIGA-SCALE AI HOSTING DATA CENTRE
After months of confidential development , BSO has announced the creation of DataOne , Europe ’ s first gigascale AI hosting infrastructure data centre . Located in France and financed with the support of the Ardian debt fund and leading commercial banks , this ambitious project stems from the acquisition of an existing Tier 3 data centre campus .
Currently , the data centre offers 15MW of IT load , spanning 50,000 m ² across 14 hectares in Grenoble ( Eybens ) and Lyon ( Villefontaine ). These ISO 27001 , 14001 , 50001 and SOC 1 & 2 certified facilities are trusted by leading global companies .
DataOne ’ s carrier-neutral campus and AI-agnostic customer infrastructures are interconnected via dedicated dark fibre and 100G + DWDM wavelengths . This is made possible by a robust ecosystem of seven connectivity providers , with plans to onboard more .
By 2028 , DataOne will deliver 400MW of AI-compatible infrastructure , becoming the largest data centre in Europe .
The facility will integrate renewable energy sourced from EDF ’ s hydroelectric power , complemented by nuclear energy backup , ensuring zero-carbon operations at scale .
Deployment timeline
• April 2025 : Launch of 80MW capacity , following 16 weeks of transformation work , establishing Europe ’ s largest AI-focused data centre . The facility will be capable of hosting customer supercomputers and competing with global benchmarks
• Q4 2026 : Expansion to 200MW capacity
• Late 2028 : Completion with 400MW operational capacity
Tailored to the demands of current and next-generation GPU technologies , DataOne will feature direct liquid-cooled Facilities Distribution Units ( FDUs ) capable of hosting heterogeneous AI infrastructures with power densities ranging from 60 to 250KW per rack . The data centre ’ s design achieves a Power Usage Effectiveness ( PUE ) of 1.06 – 1.15 , significantly surpassing European regulatory standards .
Nokia has been selected by Nscale , a hyperscaler engineered for AI , to deliver an IP network solution to support AI workloads at Nscale ’ s new data centre in Stavanger , Norway .
The data centre , which is powered entirely by renewable energy and optimised for energy-efficient cooling , will enable cuttingedge AI services , including Graphics Processing Unit as a Service ( GPUaaS ) – a technology in which Nscale is a global leader .
With a growing global demand for AI-driven applications that consume a large amount of data , Nscale required a reliable , high-performance network to support training and inferencing on large-scale GPU clusters . Nokia ’ s Ethernet-based data centre fabric provides scalability , programmability and low-latency performance – essential for handling the rigorous demands of AI workloads across industries including education , healthcare , government and finance .
Paul Alexander , Vice President and Country General Manager UK & I at Nokia , said : “ As a hyperscaler , Nscale is already delivering turnkey AI development and deployment solutions to businesses worldwide . With support from Nokia , the path to accessible and transformative AI innovation has never been easier . By combining advanced Ethernet technology with sustainability , we are helping Nscale deliver world-class AI services while supporting its commitment to renewable energy and environmental responsibility .”
“ Our mission is to redefine the boundaries of AI and High- Performance Computing through innovative , sustainable solutions ,” said David Power , CTO at Nscale . “ Nokia ’ s data centre fabric enables us to scale our GPU clusters while maintaining the reliability and performance needed to serve our customers with cutting-edge AI services . The flexibility of Nokia ’ s solution ensures we can bring advanced AI capabilities to market faster .”
NOKIA BUILDING IP NETWORK TO SUPPORT AI WORKLOADS AT NSCALE ’ S NEW SUSTAINABLE DATA CENTRE
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