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M&A / Property

Uniserve sees Vancouver data centre operating by Sept.

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Mar 04, 2026 · 17:28 USS · 0.62 Uniserve Communications Corp
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Executive Summary

  • Uniserve Communications Corp. provided a progress update on its flagship data centre facility in Vancouver, confirming that Phase 1 construction is on schedule and expected to be operational by September 2026.
  • BC Hydro has committed to upgrading the facility's distribution infrastructure to provide up to three megawatts of utility power by 2028, which will support Phase 2 of the expansion.
  • The company engaged Ace Capital Partners as a strategic capital markets advisory firm to support market positioning, corporate development, and capital markets strategy.

Key Details

  • Phase 1 Construction Status: Construction is on schedule with an expected operational date of September 2026.
  • Phase 2 Power Infrastructure: BC Hydro committed to upgrading distribution infrastructure to provide up to 3 megawatts of utility power by 2028.
  • Facility Capabilities: Designed to support high-availability cloud, AI-ready workloads, secure data residency, and scalable managed services for small and mid-sized enterprises (SMBs).
  • Strategic Advisory Engagement: Uniserve engaged Ace Capital Partners (Toronto-based) to provide strategic capital markets advisory services, including support for market positioning, corporate development initiatives, and overall capital markets strategy.
  • Strategic Context: The facility is part of a multiyear strategy to evolve into a vertically integrated digital infrastructure platform for Canadian businesses, aiming to capture demand from SMBs regarding cloud migration, cybersecurity, AI adoption, and regulatory compliance.

Notable Quotes

  • Gautam Lohia, Chairman: "This data centre is far more than a physical asset-it is foundational infrastructure for Uniserve's next chapter... We believe this creates a meaningful and long-term opportunity for the company and its shareholders."
  • Kwin Grauer, Interim CEO: "Reaching this stage of completion validates both our execution capability and our strategic direction... Our ambition is clear: to be the best in Canada at serving SMBs with secure, resilient and future-ready digital infrastructure and helping them navigate the coming agentic age."
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