NTT has announced a major global expansion of its data centre operations, acquiring land across North America, Europe, and Asia to support nearly one gigawatt (GW) of future capacity. The strategic move is part of the company’s previously unveiled $10 billion investment plan aimed at scaling its data centre infrastructure through 2027.
According to Doug Adams, CEO and President of NTT Data’s Global Data Centers division, the expansion aligns with the company’s vision to provide scalable, AI-ready infrastructure in high-growth regions.
“By bringing new capacity to high-growth regions, we’re building the foundation enterprises need to innovate, scale and lead confidently in an AI-driven economy,” Adams said. “With the backing of our parent company, we can invest and build proactively, ahead of market demand.”
NTT’s recent land acquisitions span both emerging and existing markets, reflecting its aggressive global expansion strategy. In Europe, the company has secured a 53-acre site in Milan, which is expected to deliver 128 megawatts (MW) of data centre capacity to support hyperscale and AI infrastructure needs.
In Asia, NTT has acquired 32 acres in Tochigi, near Tokyo, where it plans to build two data centres with a combined capacity of approximately 100MW. Meanwhile, in North America, the company is expanding its existing footprint in Hillsboro, Oregon, and has acquired 174 acres in Arizona to develop a large-scale campus comprising seven data centres with a projected total capacity of 324MW.
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In the UK, NTT has secured 26.3 acres for a new London facility, designated as LON2, and has also acquired the freehold of its current data centre properties in the city. In Germany, the company is adding a fifth site in the Frankfurt region, which will contribute an additional 80MW of capacity. Lastly, in Japan’s Osaka Nishiai district, NTT has obtained eight acres of land, where it intends to construct two new data centres with a combined capacity of 36MW.
Adams emphasized that the expansion is not only about capacity, but also about long-term digital resilience. “Our land acquisitions are about more than growth; they’re about shaping the future of digital infrastructure on a global scale,” he noted.
The move reinforces NTT’s commitment to delivering sustainable, resilient infrastructure tailored for the demands of AI-driven enterprises and evolving global connectivity.
