Council Leader welcomes major investment in Swindon’s digital infrastructure

Leader of Swindon Borough Council, Councillor Jim Robbins, visited nLighten’s Swindon data centre at South Marston Industrial Estate to see first-hand how the company’s investment is strengthening local digital infrastructure and how the Council and nLighten can work together to support future growth and inward investment across the Borough.

Data centres are highly secure buildings that store computer servers and networking equipment, allowing businesses and organisations to safely store data and run essential online services such as websites, email, cloud applications and digital communications. Data centres help ensure these services are fast, reliable and available around the clock.

nLighten plans to invest up to £10m in its Swindon data centre, including significant upgrades to the facility, enhanced security, modernised technology and future expansion to provide greater connectivity options. These developments will help ensure local organisations can access modern digital services close to home, rather than relying on infrastructure located further afield.

Councillor Jim Robbins, Leader of Swindon Borough Council, said: “It’s encouraging to see companies like nLighten investing in Swindon. This kind of infrastructure underpins everything from local businesses and jobs to public services and economic growth.

“Having a modern data centre in the Borough strengthens Swindon’s position as a place where businesses can grow and innovate. This is particularly important as we continue our work to encourage new companies to bring their operations here and boost our growing and successful local economy.”

Justin Nesbitt, Managing Director of nLighten UK, said: “Swindon is a strategically important location for nLighten, and this planned investment reflects our long-term commitment to the town and wider region.

“We’re proud to be working closely with Swindon Borough Council to support local businesses, public services and future inward investment by providing secure, resilient digital infrastructure close to where it’s needed.”

nLighten is a leading multinational digital infrastructure firm operating a growing network of data centres across Europe. Its Swindon site forms part of the company’s wider commitment to supporting regional economies by providing secure, resilient, sustainable and locally connected digital infrastructure.

Picture: Swindon Borough Council Leader, Councillor Jim Robbins (left) with Justin Nesbitt, Managing Director of nLighten UK