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atNorth Expands Development Team to Meet Demand for AI-Ready Data Centers

atNorth, a leading provider of high-density colocation and tailored data center solutions in the Nordic region, has recently announced a significant expansion of its development team. This move aims to address the increasing demand for AI-ready data centers and to enhance its operational framework to better serve its clients effectively and sustainably.

Strategic Appointments

The company appointed four country leads, marking a strategic intent to scale operations across the Nordic markets. These new directors will be pivotal in managing the fast-paced growth of atNorth and ensuring the success of development projects:

• - Hallgrímur Örn Arngrímsson, Director of Delivery, Iceland: Bringing over 15 years of civil engineering experience, Hallgrímur will spearhead development delivery in Iceland. His expertise spans large-scale civil works and geotechnical engineering. He has previously held senior positions at distinguished firms like Verkís Consulting Engineers.

• - Toni Germano, Director of Delivery, Finland: Toni is a seasoned technology leader with over 25 years in digital transformation. He will oversee the delivery operations in Finland, ensuring projects align with both technical and commercial goals. His past leadership roles at Cisco highlight his profound knowledge in AI and cloud infrastructure.

• - Dave O'Brien, Director of Delivery, Denmark: With a decade of experience in data center construction, Dave will manage infrastructure delivery in Denmark. Formerly at Mercury, he has expertise in electrical systems and project estimation, ready to lead new initiatives in the Danish market.

• - Daniel Kolm, Director of Delivery, Sweden: A mechanical engineering expert who joined atNorth in 2022, Daniel will lead development in Sweden, applying his background in energy systems and project management from previous roles at CBRE and DigiPlex.

These appointments serve to strengthen atNorth's pan-Nordic delivery model, merging localized market expertise with a commitment to responsible operational practices.

Meeting Escalating Demand

AtNorth's growth reflects the increasing hunger for high-performance data infrastructure, particularly as businesses increasingly pivot towards AI solutions. The new AI-ready data centers being developed across the Nordic region are set to play a critical role in addressing the demands of compute-intensive workloads.

Anna Kristín Pálsdóttir, Chief Development Officer of atNorth, expressed her enthusiasm for the new appointments, highlighting their combined wealth of experience as crucial for meeting the expectations of clients. This initiative not only bolsters atNorth’s capability to efficiently deliver projects but also ensures that they maintain high standards in project speed, scalability, and quality.

Expanding Infrastructure

In addition to the leadership expansion, atNorth continues to enhance its infrastructure footprint. With operations that focus heavily on sustainability, all the company’s data centers utilize renewable energy resources aligning with circular economy principles. They are designed for long-term flexibility and efficiency, catering to hyperscale, enterprise, and AI-driven customers.

Currently, atNorth manages eight data centers across the Nordics, with a ninth site under construction in Kouvola, Finland, and plans for a mega site in Sollefteå Municipality, Sweden.

For further details on atNorth's offerings and initiatives, please visit their official site at atNorth.com.