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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Data Centers, Information Technology |
| Founded | 2016 |
| Founder | Robin Khuda |
Area served | Asia-Pacific, Japan |
Key people | Robin Khuda (Founder & CEO) |
| Services | Hyperscale Data Centers |
| Website | www |
AirTrunk is a privately held company specializing in the development and operation of hyperscale data centers across the Asia-Pacific region and Japan. The company provides infrastructure for cloud and enterprise customers, supporting their growing data storage and processing needs. AirTrunk's data centers are designed to meet the large-scale demands of cloud providers and other technology-driven industries.[1][2]
History
editAirTrunk was founded in 2016 by Robin Khuda, a former executive at NextDC and Metronode. Khuda established the company to address the rapidly growing need for hyperscale data center infrastructure in the Asia-Pacific region. AirTrunk quickly gained attention for its focus on energy efficiency, scalability, and sustainability.[citation needed]
The company's first data centers were launched in Sydney and Melbourne, Australia, followed by expansions into other key cities in the region, including Singapore, Hong Kong, and Tokyo.[citation needed]
In 2020, AirTrunk secured a major investment from Macquarie Group, which helped fund further expansion in Asia and other markets.[citation needed]
Operations
editAirTrunk's data centers are designed to handle large-scale operations, catering primarily to cloud service providers, major technology companies, and enterprises with significant data storage and processing needs. The company's facilities emphasize energy efficiency, using advanced cooling systems and renewable energy initiatives to reduce their carbon footprint.[citation needed]
The data centers are located in key hubs across the Asia-Pacific and Japan, strategically positioned to serve the growing digital economies in these regions. AirTrunk's facilities offer scalability, enabling customers to rapidly expand their data capacity as needed.[citation needed]
Sustainability
editAirTrunk incorporates sustainability into its business model by focusing on energy-efficient operations and the use of renewable energy. The company's data centers utilize advanced cooling technologies to reduce power consumption, contributing to its efforts to minimize environmental impact.[3]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Blackstone Nears $13.5 Billion Deal to Buy Australia's AirTrunk". Bloomberg.com. 2024-09-02. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
- ^ "Blackstone to buy Australia's AirTrunk in $16 billion deal". Reuters.
- ^ "Blackstone Announces Agreement to Acquire AirTrunk in a A$24B Transaction". Blackstone. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
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