JLL to provide integrated facilities management services across VIRTUS's data centre operations in the UK
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31 January 2023
JLL appointed by VIRTUS to optimise and scale its data centre operations in the UK
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LONDON, February 1, 2023 -- JLL (NYSE: JLL) today announced that is has been appointed by VIRTUS Data Centres (VIRTUS) to provide integrated facilities management services across its data centre operations in the UK.
VIRTUS is the UK’s leading data centre provider, currently operating 11 data centres providing 178MW of power across a portfolio of 77,000 sqm. JLL will support VIRTUS by delivering safety, engineering, and operational excellence, managing risk, and leveraging best-in-class technology.
Neil Cresswell, CEO, VIRTUS, commented: “This is an exciting time for VIRTUS as we continue to grow and expand, and we are looking for partners to assist us on that journey. We’re delighted to have JLL on board to help VIRTUS continue to deliver outstanding service for our customers in the UK, supporting our operational excellence and zero-downtime goals.
The core of our service to our customers is to always ensure the data centre environment that supports their IT equipment is secure, well maintained, resilient, available and efficient, allowing them to deliver the myriad of digital economy services to their customers and users. Partnering with JLL will allow VIRTUS to continue to fulfill that promise as we continue to grow.”
Jonathan Kinsey, Head of Data Centre Services, EMEA, JLL, added: “Data centre activity continues to swell as the world moves toward a more digital future. This rapidly rising demand for stable and efficient digital infrastructure has also highlighted the need for data centre efficiency and greener solutions which will play a bigger role in the evolution of data centre operations.
We’re thrilled about the opportunity to partner with VIRTUS to drive scale and growth opportunities, enabling them to continue to deliver excellence for their customers.”
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About JLL
JLL (NYSE: JLL) is a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management. JLL shapes the future of real estate for a better world by using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people and our communities. JLL is a Fortune 500 company with annual revenue of $19.4 billion, operations in over 80 countries and a global workforce of more than 102,000 as of September 30, 2022. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit jll.com.