Digital Realty Launches New Amsterdam Data Center, Bolstering AI-Ready Infrastructure in Key European Hub
December 1, 2025
Digital Realty has inaugurated a major new data center in Amsterdam, reinforcing its footprint in one of Europe's most critical digital infrastructure markets. The expansion underscores the strategic importance of the Netherlands, which has become a premier destination for data center investment due to its robust connectivity, sustainable energy profile, and rising demand for high-performance computing, particularly for artificial intelligence applications.
The newly operational facility, named AMS11, represents the latest phase of Digital Realty's growth in the country. Located near Schiphol International Airport, the data center is designed to support high-density and AI workloads. It incorporates advanced cooling technologies, including direct liquid cooling capabilities, and operates on 100% renewable energy. The first two phases of the multi-phase project are now live, adding approximately 27 megawatts of IT capacity across 12,000 square meters. Upon full completion scheduled for 2026, AMS11 will bring Digital Realty's total IT capacity in the Netherlands to around 159 megawatts.
The launch highlights the rapid expansion of the Dutch data center sector. According to a Mordor Intelligence report, the market is projected to grow from $11.3 billion in 2025 to $17.9 billion by 2030. In terms of IT load capacity, it is expected to expand from 1.1 gigawatts to 2.4 gigawatts over the same forecast period, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 4.92%.
Paula Cogan, Managing Director for EMEA at Digital Realty, emphasized Amsterdam's global standing, stating, "Amsterdam is the leading interconnection hub in Europe, and the fourth in the world, because it has the highest density of networks, and tons of data being exchanged." She further noted the economic drivers, adding, "The Netherlands is ranked the fifth largest economy in Europe and 18th in the world, hosting several company headquarters and regional offices from global corporations. All of these organizations require robust digital infrastructure, such as data centers and networks, to execute their digital transformation and IT strategy."
The facility's design points to a broader industry shift. With more than half of Digital Realty's global portfolio of over 300 data centers now capable of supporting direct liquid cooling, the company is positioning itself at the forefront of enabling scalable AI infrastructure. Commenting on this trend, Cogan said, "Direct liquid cooling will become very important in the next three to five years. That’s why our latest data center additions are designed and engineered to accommodate high-density and high-performance compute infrastructures."
The development of AMS11 solidifies the Netherlands' position as a central node for digital commerce and innovation in Europe, catering to the escalating needs of global enterprises and cloud providers for powerful, efficient, and sustainable computing environments.
Source: datacenterknowledge
