Kao Data Company Research Report

Company Overview

• Name: Kao Data

• Mission: Engineering data centres for AI and advanced computing.

• Founded: September 2014 by Goldacre - Noe.

• Key People:

• David Bloom, Chairman

• Doug Loewe, CEO

• Matthew Harris, CFO

• Kalay Moodley, CPO

• Pete Judson, COO

• Paul Finch, CTO

• Spencer Lamb, CCO

• Headquarters: Kao Data Campus, London Road, Harlow CM17 9NA, United Kingdom

• Number of Employees: No specific information available

• Revenue: No specific information available

• Known For: Pioneering the development and operation of data centres engineered specifically for AI and advanced computing.

Products

1. AI & HPC

• Description: Data centres engineered to host GPU-accelerated computing.

• Key Features: NVIDIA DGX-Ready certification.

2. Colocation

• Description: High-caliber, energy-efficient colocation services with a guaranteed PUE of 1.2.

• Key Features: Secure and scalable environment with 100% uptime guarantee.

3. Built to Suit

• Description: Custom end-to-end data centre solutions tailored to client needs.

• Key Features: Offers industrial-scale facilities.

4. Connectivity

• Description: Carrier-neutral data centres providing fast cloud on-ramps and fiber connectivity.

Recent Developments

• New Data Centres: Construction began on a £350M data centre in Greater Manchester set to be the largest in northern England, expected in late 2025.

• Leadership Changes: As of January 2024, Doug Loewe was appointed CEO, and David Bloom became Chairman in September 2023. Additionally, Pete Judson was appointed COO in August 2024.

• New Facilities: KLON-02 in Harlow became operational in November 2023.

• New Partnerships and Investments: Infratil became the majority shareholder in October 2023, and a £206M debt raise was completed in January 2024.

• Sustainability Initiatives: Transitioned to renewable HVO fuel in backup generators, targeting net-zero by 2030.

Additional Information

Data Centres

• Key Locations:

• Harlow: UK’s largest, purpose-built data centre campus.

• Northolt: Fully occupied Greater London facility.

• Slough: Facility in West London Availability Zone.

• Manchester: Upcoming largest data centre in northern England.

Partnerships

• NVIDIA: Preferred partner with NVIDIA DGX-Ready certified data centres.

• Open Compute Project: Member and first UK data centre to achieve OCP-Ready status.

• Jisc: Partnership to provide data centre capacity for UK’s public sector and academia.

Standards & Certifications

• ISO Certifications:

• ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 22301:2019, ISO 27001:2013, ISO 45001:2018, ISO 50001:2018.

• Other Certifications:

• Uptime Institute Stamp of Approval for Management and Operations, PCI-DSS Compliant, Cyber Essentials PLUS, BREEAM Excellent.

Sustainability & ESG Initiatives

• Renewable Energy: 100% certified renewable energy usage in all data centres.

• Community Engagement: Established Kao Academy and partnered with UTC Heathrow for technical student programs. Support initiatives like biodiversity projects and community outreach programs.

Conclusion

Kao Data has established itself as a leading developer and operator of innovative and sustainable data centres tailored for AI and advanced computing. With ongoing investments, strategic leadership appointments, and an unwavering focus on sustainability, Kao Data is poised to continue expanding its footprint in the data centre industry across the UK and Europe.