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Uniserve Provides Update of Flagship Data Centre, Advancing Strategy to Become Canada's Leading Sovereign SMB Digital Infrastructure Partner

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Mar 04, 2026 · 13:03 USS · 0.62 Uniserve Communications Corporation
USS · Price

Executive Summary

  • Uniserve Communications announced that Phase 1 of its new Vancouver data‑centre build is on schedule for commissioning in September 2026.
  • BC Hydro has committed to upgrade the facility’s power distribution, enabling up to 3 MW of utility capacity by 2028 to support Phase 2 expansion.
  • The company engaged Ace Capital Partners to provide strategic capital‑markets advisory services for future corporate‑development initiatives.

Key Details

  • Phase 1 Construction: On‑track; expected operational date September 2026.
  • Power Infrastructure Upgrade: BC Hydro will supply up to 3 MW of utility power by 2028, facilitating Phase 2 expansion.
  • Facility Purpose: Designed for high‑availability cloud, AI‑ready workloads, secure data residency, and scalable managed services targeting Canadian SMBs.
  • Strategic Impact: Expected to enhance margins, enable cross‑selling of cloud, cybersecurity, managed IT, and AI‑adjacent services, and provide a sovereign digital‑infrastructure platform in Canada.
  • Leadership Quotes:
  • Gautam Lohia (Chairman) highlighted the data centre as “foundational infrastructure” for Uniserve’s next chapter and a long‑term opportunity for shareholders.
  • Kwin Grauer (Interim CEO) noted that the completion validates execution capability, will improve operating leverage, and supports the ambition to become Canada’s leading provider for SMB digital infrastructure.
  • Capital Markets Advisory: Ace Capital Partners (Toronto) retained to advise on market positioning, corporate‑development initiatives, and overall capital‑markets strategy.

Notable Quotes

“This data centre is far more than a physical asset—it is foundational infrastructure for Uniserve’s next chapter.” – Gautam Lohia, Chairman
“Reaching this stage of completion validates both our execution capability and our strategic direction.” – Kwin Grauer, Interim CEO

Read the original news release →

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