DataVita, a Scottish data center operator, and Altibox Carrier, the operator behind the NO-UK subsea cable linking Norway and the UK, announced a strategic partnership. They will immediately deliver high-performance, direct connectivity between the Scottish data centres and the Nordics.
By integrating the NO-UK subsea cable directly into DataVita's data centre campuses, located within Scotland's first AI Growth Zone, the route will sidestep the congestion of traditional southern UK pathways, giving customers a faster, more direct connection northward.
The partnership delivers three key benefits:
- Superior Performance: Scalable 100G and 400G services with low latency.
- Sustainability: Leveraging the renewable energy profiles of both Norway and Scotland.
- Resilience: A diverse, high-capacity path that strengthens regional infrastructure.
Luke Fox, Chief Commercial Officer of Altibox Carrier, said: "This partnership with DataVita strengthens the digital bridge between Scotland and the Nordics. By extending NO-UK connectivity directly into DataVita's data centers, we are enabling customers to deploy high-performance infrastructure with improved latency, resilience, and scalability across two strategically important regions."
DataVita's carrier-neutral facilities now serve as a primary gateway for Nordic-bound traffic. Danny Quinn, Managing Director DataVita said: "Scotland is a natural hub between North America and Europe. Partnering with Altibox Carrier enhances our reach and provides the infrastructure modern digital workloads demand."
Norway's established renewable energy profile, alongside Scotland's rapidly growing green energy capacity, makes the North Sea corridor an increasingly attractive proposition for environmentally responsible digital operations. Capacity and wavelength options are available immediately, with configurations designed to meet the demands of hyperscale, AI, cloud, and enterprise workloads.
