QTS Working with Cambois Community as new Data Centre announced

Blackstone is a US real estate and private equity firm that owns QTS Data Centers, a major data center operator. Blackstone acquired QTS in 2021 and is now investing heavily in data center construction through QTS to support the growing world-wide demand for AI and digital infrastructure.

The site was chosen because of its large scale, proximity to skilled labour, existing power infrastructure and potential for growth allowing Blackstone/QTS to develop a significant AI and cloud computing hub which will benefit from QTS’s revolutionary water-free cooling system.

QTS Chairman and CEO, Chad Williams said: “We are honoured to be granted this unique opportunity by Northumberland County Council. It is the first step in building a lasting partnership with the Cambois community. Together we will build the next generation of data centres, collaborating with the local community, training providers, and businesses.”

Lois Duguid, Director of Community Impact with QTS said: “As we plan to develop our new site in Cambois, we want to ensure QTS is not just a responsible developer, but a trusted neighbour and long-term community partner. Better Together is our way of giving back to the communities we call home. We are proud to be supporting Anxious Minds, as well as Blyth Spartans AFC and Ashington AFC, contributing to building a stronger, more connected Northumberland.”