At KPMG Ireland, we understand the critical role data centres play in today’s digital economy. Our Data Centre Ecosystem Centre of Excellence is dedicated to providing comprehensive advisory services that span the entire data centre lifecycle.
From initial planning and construction to ongoing management and optimisation, we are your trusted partner in achieving operational excellence and sustainability.
Our services
Our Strategy team helps evidence and articulate investment cases and wider stakeholder benefits for both data centre operators and the engineering firms that build them. For example, we work with data centre operators to quantify their socio-economic benefits, with investors and trade players entering the data centre market, with engineering companies scaling with their data centre customers, and with Private Equity consolidating the supply chain. We have economics, commercial due diligence, supply chain and value creation specialists.
Data centres require the expertise of engineering led solutions. The team at KPMG construction advisory offer project, cost and schedule management to meet the needs in the mission critical space.
Our Infrastructure and Government team provide advice on the complete lifecycle of Data Centre projects.
We can support from investment strategies and financing structures, feasibility studies and project business cases, advice on procurement strategies and setting up data centre construction projects for success, project controls, providing independent assurance of projects at all stages of delivery and advisory services to improve the overall data centre development delivery model.
Secure reliable and sustainable energy for your data centre with our expertise in purchase power agreements. We help you negotiate and manage PPAs to reduce costs and enhance your sustainability profile.
Our Sustainable Futures team is dedicated to helping you achieve your sustainability goals. We offer comprehensive services to enhance the environmental performance of your data centres. From energy efficiency audits to the implementation of renewable energy solutions, we support your journey towards carbon neutrality and sustainable growth.
Harness the power of data with our Future Analytics team. We provide advanced analytics and data-driven insights to optimise your data centre operations. From predictive maintenance to performance benchmarking, our analytics solutions help you make informed decisions, improve efficiency, and drive innovation.
Navigating the complex landscape of tax regulations is crucial for data centre operations. Our experts provide tailored tax strategies to optimise your financial performance and ensure compliance with local and international tax laws.
Our independent assurance and insight go beyond the audit opinion, giving you a greater understanding of your organisation. Our challenging objectivity will help you identify emerging risks and develop workable solutions along with assurance of the underlying financial data.
With the level of complexity in data centre operations and transactions, specialist technical accounting advice is now more important than ever.
It helps your business to evolve and adapt to new demands and it ensures complex accounting considerations are addressed appropriately. This may include implications of set-up structures, M&A structuring, funding arrangements and reporting frameworks.
Focus on your core business while we take care of your data centre operations. Our managed services include monitoring, maintenance, and support to ensure your data centre runs smoothly and efficiently.
Our consulting services are designed to help you make informed decisions at every stage of your data centre journey. From site selection and design to implementation and scaling, we provide strategic insights and practical solutions to drive your success.
Why choose KPMG Ireland?
- Expertise: Our team comprises industry veterans with deep knowledge and experience in the data centre sector.
- Comprehensive Solutions: We offer a full suite of services to address all aspects of data centre operations.
- Sustainability Focus: We are committed to helping you achieve your sustainability goals through innovative solutions and best practices.
- Global Reach: As part of the KPMG global network, we bring international insights and resources to support your local needs.
Get in touch
Ready to take your data centre operations to the next level? Contact us today to learn more about how KPMG Ireland’s Data Centre Ecosystem Centre of Excellence can help you achieve excellence
Christopher Brown
Partner, Head of Strategy
KPMG in Ireland
Emer O'Brien
Partner
KPMG in Ireland
James Delahunt
Partner, Corporate Finance
KPMG in Ireland
Wes Jesson
Managing Director
KPMG in Ireland