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One Design - Any Location
As organisations increasingly adopt artificial intelligence and cloud-based technologies across the globe, regions such as Europe and the Middle East are witnessing a significant rise in demand for advanced digital infrastructure. This growing appetite for innovation is driving the need for scalable, efficient, and sustainable solutions that can support rapid technological transformation.
To meet this demand, Johnson Controls is actively broadening its product portfolio and enhancing availability through the development of new manufacturing and production capabilities. Our continued investment in regional expansion ensures that we can deliver cutting-edge solutions tailored to the evolving needs of our customers - wherever they operate.
Accelerating Data Centre Deployment and Efficiency Across Europe and the Middle East
As the global adoption of artificial intelligence and cloud computing accelerates, both Europe and the Middle East are experiencing a sharp rise in demand for robust digital infrastructure.
Europe currently hosts around 1,200 dedicated data centre facilities, and the sector is undergoing rapid expansion. According to research by McKinsey, the region’s data centre demand is projected to reach approximately 35 gigawatts (GW) by 2030 - a significant increase from 10 GW in late 2024. Meeting this demand will require an estimated investment of between £180 billion and £225 billion in infrastructure, excluding power generation capacity.
Meanwhile, the Middle East is also undergoing a digital transformation, driven by ambitious smart city initiatives in cities like Dubai and Riyadh. Projects such as Dubai Internet City and Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 are fuelling the need for extensive data processing and storage capabilities. In fact, some nations in the region anticipate that AI alone could contribute up to 14% of their GDP by 2030. This surge in digital activity is prompting the development of multiple hyperscale data centres, with major global technology firms stepping in to support the region’s growth.
In such a fast-moving market, data centre operators must rely on a stable and responsive supply chain to avoid delays, missed contractual obligations, and reputational risks. At Johnson Controls, we recognise these challenges and are committed to delivering advanced solutions that enable data centres to scale rapidly, operate efficiently, reduce environmental impact, and maintain high levels of reliability in an ever-evolving landscape.
The YORK YVAM functions perfectly in environments from Dublin to Dubai. Depending on ambient temperatures, the solution predictably consumes between only 7-14% of the power that the IT elements use over the course of any given year. This allows for the creation of a single design, which can be implemented and operated regardless of location.
Johnson Controls President of Data Centre Solutions - Todd Grabowski
Scaling Smarter: Expanding Data Centre Solutions Across Europe and the Middle East
As the demand for AI and cloud computing accelerates worldwide, Europe and the Middle East are experiencing a surge in digital infrastructure needs. In response, Johnson Controls is expanding its product range and regional availability through enhanced manufacturing capabilities.
Johnson Controls is proud to introduce the YORK® YVAM Air-cooled Magnetic Bearing Chiller to these markets - a solution engineered specifically for hyperscale and colocation data centres. This launch empowers operators to scale efficiently, with rapid deployment and exceptional performance.
Why Choose the YORK YVAM?
The benefits that the new YVAM chiller offers include:
- One Design, Any Location:
From the cooler climates of Dublin to the heat of Dubai, the YORK YVAM delivers consistent performance. Depending on ambient conditions, it typically consumes just 7–14% of the energy used by IT systems annually. This enables a standardised design that can be deployed anywhere with confidence. - Faster Time to Market:
With local manufacturing in place, we can meet regional project timelines more effectively - reducing delays, shipping costs, and logistical complexity - Energy Use & Sustainability:
The YORK YVAM offers the same cooling capacity as comparable systems but with a 25% lower connected load. It also cuts total energy consumption by up to 40%, helping to reduce operational costs and support your sustainability goals. - Zero Water Consumption and Compliance:
With no water consumption, the YORK YVAM is ideal for regions with limited water resources. It also supports compliance with the European Union’s latest energy and water efficiency regulations. - Supply Chain Resilience:
From chip shortages to labour constraints, supply chain disruptions can arise from many sources. By regionalising production of key technologies like the YORK YVAM, we can respond faster to market needs and manufacture more sustainably. - Reliability:
Trusted for decades in mission-critical environments, the YORK YVAM features integrated UPS and Quick Start functionality - enabling a return to full load in as little as three minutes.
You can read more about our new production capabilities here.
References
1. KPMG. Data Centres in Europe, September 2024
2. McKinsey. The role of power in unlocking the European AI revolution. 2024
3. Morgan Lewis - Powering the Digital Future: The Rise of Data Centers in the Middle East