nLighten, the European edge data centre operator that is transforming digital infrastructure in Europe, arrives in Spain with a clear and disruptive proposal: to bring technology closer to users with local, sustainable and ultra-connected data centres.
nLighten, European operator of edge data centres, consolidates its presence in the Spanish market after a year of local operations. In a context in which the demand for real-time data processing and low latency digital services continues to grow, nLighten has a clear and disruptive proposal: to bring the digital infrastructure closer to the end user through local, sustainable and high performance data centres.
With the acquisition of its first data centre in Madrid a year ago and plans to expand to other key cities, nLighten is breaking new ground with a model that redefines the role of data centres: closer, more efficient and environmentally friendly. It meets the demands of today’s digital infrastructure requirements to enable the rise of IoT, real-time industrial applications, gaming, augmented/virtual reality and immersive video streaming.
Europe’s infrastructure for smarter connectivity
Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, nLighten already operates 34 edge data centres across Europe and plans to reach 100 centres in the next three to four years.
Its network is strategically located in urban environments, allowing data to be processed locally rather than only in central facilities, significantly reducing latency and improving digital performance.
«We don’t build traditional data centres. We build a new layer of infrastructure that integrates into the city, reduces environmental impact and meets today’s technological demands. ‘Spain is a digital economy with great potential within Europe and a key territory for the deployment of next-generation peripheral solutions,’ says Christophe Thioux, commercial director of nLighten.
Commitment to sustainable energy
nLighten meets the European Union’s energy transition targets. Its edge data centres are designed to run on renewable energy, incorporate efficient cooling systems and minimise their carbon footprint. Through initiatives such as urban heat recovery and the development of the Integrated Carbon-Free Energy Index (ICFEn) (in partnership with the Eni Enrico Mattei Eni Foundation), the company is committed to transparent measurement of environmental impact and to taking a broad view of the data energy cycle.
The nLighten value proposition is based on three fundamental principles:
1. Close: data centres strategically located in the heart of cities, bringing data processing closer to the end user. This proximity ensures minimal latency and optimised performance for time-sensitive applications such as IoT, artificial intelligence, streaming and Industry 4.0.
2. Coupled: energy efficient facilities integrated into their surroundings, designed to take advantage of local resources, such as the reuse of waste heat, the use of renewable energy and an active commitment to urban sustainability. nLighten not only minimises its environmental footprint, but also makes a positive contribution to the communities in which it operates.
3. Connected: robust and secure network infrastructure offering high-speed connectivity across Europe. Through its nConnect platform, nLighten provides direct access to the cloud, the Internet, carriers and other data centres, ensuring flexibility, resilience and real-time connectivity tailored to the needs of each business.
Services designed for a connected world
nLighten’s offer includes:
- Colocation services: secure and scalable spaces for companies to install their own hardware.
- nConnect: its connectivity platform with solutions such as Cloud Connect, IP Transit, Direct Internet Access and DC Connect.
- On-site services: remote management and 24/7 technical assistance.
About nLighten
is a European digital infrastructure platform specialising in edge data centres strategically located in economic hubs across Europe. Founded in 2021 and backed by I Squared Capital, the company combines proximity, connectivity and sustainability to offer low latency, high availability and minimal environmental impact. Its network, connected to multiple operators and providers, enables seamless, real-time data transmission. With a presence in large cities and smaller business hubs, nLighten is redefining industry standards in Europe. More information at: www.nlighten.com.
