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Deutsche Telekom to build AI data center with Nvidia and Brookfield

Development Data Center announced Germany Jan 1, 2026
EUR1000M
Deal Value
10000 MW
Capacity
development
Stage
AI Gigafactory
Project

Deutsche Telekom plans to begin construction in 2026 on a large-scale AI data center with Nvidia and Brookfield. The facility is intended to support the world’s first industrial AI cloud for European manufacturers.

Deal Analysis

Deutsche Telekom's planned development of a large-scale AI data center in Germany, in collaboration with Nvidia and Brookfield, represents a significant investment in European AI infrastructure. The project, slated to begin construction in 2026, aims to create the world's first industrial AI cloud for European manufacturers. This initiative underscores the growing demand for specialized computing resources to support AI applications within the industrial sector. The involvement of Nvidia as a technology supplier, coupled with Brookfield's investment, suggests a strong commitment to delivering advanced AI capabilities and a robust financial backing for the project. The data center's substantial 10,000 MW capacity signals a major undertaking, positioning Deutsche Telekom as a key player in the burgeoning AI infrastructure market. The partnership with SAP and early partners like Agile Robots and Perplexity further emphasizes the focus on delivering comprehensive AI solutions tailored for industrial applications. This development could catalyze further investment in AI infrastructure across Europe, fostering innovation and competitiveness within the manufacturing sector. The deal's success hinges on the effective integration of Nvidia's accelerated computing technologies, Brookfield's financial expertise, and Deutsche Telekom's telecommunications infrastructure.
  • Large-scale AI data center development with a planned 10,000 MW capacity.
  • Strategic partnership between Deutsche Telekom, Nvidia, and Brookfield.
  • Focus on creating an industrial AI cloud for European manufacturers.
  • Involvement of key players like SAP and early partners in the AI ecosystem.
Market Context: The data center market is experiencing rapid growth, driven by increasing demand for cloud computing, AI, and big data analytics. Germany is a key European market for data center development, attracting significant investment due to its strong economy and advanced infrastructure.

Source Intelligence

KEY DETAILS

Deutsche Telekom plans to compete in a European tender for AI infrastructure funding, which has drawn almost 100 applicants, according to the executive.

Capacity
Nvidia will bring the hardware and software stack, pegged at 10,000 graphics processing units (GPUs; nominally its DGX B200 systems and RTX Pro servers), plus software acceleration (CUDA-X, RTX, Omniverse) for AI development and simulation, according to previous reports.
Location
Deutsche Telekom noted that the North Rhine-Westphalia region is under consideration for the AI facility
Announcement
By Juan Pedro Tomás August 8, 2025
COD
Deutsche Telekom plans to begin construction in 2026 on a large-scale AI data center
PARTIES MENTIONED IN SOURCE
D
Deutsche Telekom developer

"German carrier Deutsche Telekom plans to begin construction in 2026 on a large-scale AI data center as part of its push into AI infrastructure"

N
Nvidia developer

"The facility, being developed with Nvidia and investment firm Brookfield, is intended to support what the partners have described as the world’s first industrial AI cloud for European manufacturers."

B
Brookfield investor

"The facility, being developed with Nvidia and investment firm Brookfield, is intended to support what the partners have described as the world’s first industrial AI cloud for European manufacturers."

R
RWE

"talks held with Germany utility company RWE over locations that already have approvals for electricity and water."

medium quality Enriched Feb 19, 2026

Timeline

Announced
Jan 1, 2026
Signed
Closed

Market Context

This deal is part of the Data Center sector in Germany.
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