UAE’s ALEC launches new subsidiary to offer prefabricated data centers

UAE’s ALEC launches new subsidiary to offer prefabricated data centers

UAE-based ALEC has launched a new subsidiary, ALEC Data Centre Solutions, to capitalize on its strengths in construction, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP), logistics, fitout, and technology integration, as well as to meet the growing demand for regional data centers.

The company will offer clients prefabricated data centers for quick deployments within the region, in addition to designing, building, and commissioning turn-key data centers that satisfy the highest international standards. It will also be the first in the region to focus on liquid immersion solutions, which will result in data centers that are more sustainable, flexible, and cost-effective.

ALEC Data Centre Solutions will also open its flagship experience center in the coming weeks, where clients and prospects will be able to see the company’s solutions firsthand and talk with experts about their specific needs.

The UAE has experienced rapid growth in demand for local data centers, fueled by the wave of digital transformation as well as concerns about data sovereignty and security. The country is one of the Middle East’s top data center hubs, with over $1,015 million in investment expected by 2026, indicating a CAGR of 7.99 percent between 2021 and 2026.

However, apart from a few large organizations, conceptualizing, building, and commissioning