NEOIX teams with Hitachi units on AI-ready data centres

NEOIX has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding with Hitachi Energy and Hitachi Vantara to develop AI-ready hyperscale data centres in selected global markets. The agreement brings together expertise in data centre development, energy infrastructure and digital platforms.

The partnership will focus on building large-scale facilities for artificial intelligence workloads while addressing growing pressure on power supply and environmental impact.

Under the arrangement, NEOIX will lead development of hyperscale data centre concepts. Hitachi Energy will handle grid connectivity, renewable energy integration, energy storage and power systems, while Hitachi Vantara will provide digital infrastructure, including its Virtual Storage Platform One data platform for business applications and AI operations.

The deal reflects rising concern across the data centre industry over the energy demands of AI systems. Operators are under pressure to secure enough electricity, add cooling capacity and expand computing infrastructure without sharply increasing emissions.

Shared roles

London-based NEOIX said the collaboration is intended to create an integrated model combining physical campus development, electricity infrastructure and data platforms. Lower-carbon, energy-efficient designs are central to that approach.

Initial work will focus on joint concept development, reference architectures and market engagement. Financial terms were not disclosed, and the companies did not identify the first markets for deployment.

Hitachi Energy brings a large international footprint to the partnership, with operations in 60 countries and annual revenue of about USD $20 billion. Its parent, Hitachi, reported FY2025 revenue of 10,586.7 billion yen and employs about 290,000 people worldwide.

For NEOIX, the agreement links a specialist data centre developer with two established Hitachi units at a time of rising demand for large AI facilities. Hyperscale operators and developers have been looking for ways to connect sites to constrained power grids and increase the share of renewable electricity in their energy mix.

Hari Slipicevic outlined NEOIX's position on the partnership. "This partnership with Hitachi represents a powerful alignment of capabilities across energy, digital infrastructure, and development. At NEOIX, we are focused on building the next generation of AI-ready data center campuses - designed from the outset to be scalable, sustainable, and deeply integrated with the energy system," said Hari Slipicevic, Chief Executive Officer of NEOIX.

"We see a clear opportunity to redefine how hyperscale infrastructure is delivered, combining performance with responsibility. This collaboration is an important step in executing that vision," he added.

AI demand

The growth of AI services has intensified competition for sites with reliable power access, especially in markets where electricity networks are already stretched. Developers increasingly need to show that new campuses can be integrated with grid infrastructure and, where possible, supported by renewable generation and storage.

That has created openings for partnerships between technology companies, energy suppliers and real estate developers. In this case, Hitachi Vantara's role centres on the digital layer of the facilities, while Hitachi Energy is expected to address the electricity and resilience requirements that often determine whether large projects can proceed.

Antonio Marinoni described the rationale from Hitachi's side. "By combining the strengths of Hitachi Energy and Hitachi Vantara, we are pleased to support NEOIX in enabling high-performance, sustainable infrastructure for the AI era. This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to integrating energy and digital innovation, ensuring that next-generation data centers are not only scalable and resilient, but also aligned with the global transition toward low-carbon infrastructure," said Antonio Marinoni, Senior Business Development Director, Hitachi EMEA Region.

The partnership aims to expand AI and cloud ecosystems, reduce the environmental impact of hyperscale infrastructure, deliver grid-aware data centre solutions and create deployment models that can be replicated across multiple markets.