During the first half of 2018, activity in the data center investment market did not match that of 2017, although sustained demand is fueling a positive outlook for this sector. Mergers & acquisitions (M&A) activity reached approximately $6 billion globally during Q1 and Q2.
In the NY Metro area, activity included the GI Partners acquisition of the BT Radianz facility in Nutley, NJ, for nearly $43 million. Across the U.S., some of the larger completed transactions for this time period, and valued at approximately $3 billion, include: