CoreWeave, known as the AI Hyperscaler™, has launched its first AI-optimized data centers in the UK, marking a significant step in its £1bn investment in the country. These data centers, located in Crawley and London Docklands, will support some of Europe’s largest deployments of NVIDIA H200 GPUs, offering high-performance compute capabilities for AI workloads and marking a new era in the UK’s AI infrastructure.
- CoreWeave’s Commitment to AI Infrastructure in the UK:
- The newly operational sites in Crawley and London Docklands will host some of Europe’s largest NVIDIA H200 GPU deployments.
- These facilities are powered entirely by renewable energy, emphasizing CoreWeave’s commitment to sustainability.
- Partnerships & Expansion Plans:
- CoreWeave has partnered with Digital Realty for the Crawley campus and Global Switch for the London Docklands campus to provide cutting-edge AI infrastructure.
- This launch is part of a broader plan that includes £750m further investment and the establishment of CoreWeave’s European headquarters in London in 2024.
- AI-Optimized Infrastructure:
- CoreWeave’s AI cloud platform is hyper-optimized for AI workloads, contrasting with traditional cloud providers that are limited by legacy infrastructure.
- CoreWeave’s approach focuses on delivering specialized AI cloud solutions, particularly for the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
- Impact on AI Growth & UK Economy:
- The infrastructure provides the high-performance compute resources needed to support the next frontier of AI technology, positioning the UK as a key player in the global AI industry.
- The UK government has shown strong support, with Chancellor Rachel Reeves recognizing the importance of such investments for driving economic growth and AI efficiency.
- CoreWeave’s Global Expansion:
- By the end of 2024, CoreWeave will have opened 28 data centers globally, with plans for 10 more in 2025 to expand its AI cloud services worldwide.
The launch of CoreWeave’s AI-optimized data centers in the UK is a pivotal moment for both the company and the region’s AI landscape. By offering the latest NVIDIA H200 GPU-powered infrastructure, CoreWeave is helping to shape the future of AI while contributing to the UK’s growing role in the global AI revolution.
