{"id":985456,"date":"2026-07-28T07:13:26","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T11:13:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/sp-global-to-acquire-datacenterhawk-connecting-global-data-center-power-and-infrastructure-markets\/"},"modified":"2026-07-28T07:13:26","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T11:13:26","slug":"sp-global-to-acquire-datacenterhawk-connecting-global-data-center-power-and-infrastructure-markets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/sp-global-to-acquire-datacenterhawk-connecting-global-data-center-power-and-infrastructure-markets\/","title":{"rendered":"S&P Global to Acquire datacenterHawk Connecting Global Data Center, Power and Infrastructure Markets"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n Unites<\/i>\u00a0S&P Global Energy<\/i>\u00a0data center,<\/i>\u00a0infrastructure<\/i>\u00a0and power markets data &<\/i>\u00a0insights with<\/i>\u00a0datacenterHawk’s<\/i>\u00a0asset-level intelligence to create<\/i>\u00a0a<\/i>\u00a0comprehensive<\/i>\u00a0and industry-leading<\/i>\u00a0platform for<\/i>\u00a0critical<\/i>\u00a0infrastructure and energy expansion<\/i>\u00a0
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\n NEW YORK<\/span>, July 28, 2026<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to\u00a0acquire\u00a0datacenterHawk, a leading provider of proprietary intelligence for the global data center, fiber\u00a0optic\u00a0and related infrastructure markets.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The acquisition will bring together leading data center forecasting, market outlooks and technology intelligence from 451 Research, part of S&P Global Energy, alongside comprehensive coverage of global power markets across grid infrastructure and intelligence, and supply\/demand forecasts, with datacenterHawk’s proprietary asset-level intelligence on data center supply\/demand, pricing, pipelines and site selection, as well as its Fiber Locator platform.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The transaction underscores S&P\u00a0Global’s\u00a0commitment to\u00a0customers who are investors and operators of AI infrastructure\u00a0through\u00a0providing\u00a0advanced\u00a0Essential Intelligence \u2013 the data,\u00a0expertise\u00a0and connected technology that enable governments, businesses, investors,\u00a0and individuals to make decisions with conviction. By combining proprietary asset-level data with advanced analytics and AI-ready insights, S&P Global Energy expects to\u00a0empower\u00a0customers\u00a0with\u00a0greater transparency into one of the fastest-growing areas of global infrastructure.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Customers will have access to a clearer view of operational and planned data centers, where capacity is\u00a0emerging\u00a0and how AI infrastructure growth is reshaping demand for power,\u00a0compute,\u00a0connectivity, land, supply\u00a0chains\u00a0and sustainable infrastructure.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“AI is transforming not only technology markets, but the physical infrastructure and energy systems that underpin the global economy,\u00a0with significant implications for productivity, investment and GDP growth,” said\u00a0Dave Ernsberger, President of S&P Global Energy<\/b>. “By bringing\u00a0datacenterHawk\u00a0into S&P Global Energy, we are reinforcing our energy expansion strategy, helping our customers make real-time decisions with confidence in one of the most important infrastructure markets of the next decade.”\u00a0<\/p>\n

Upon close, the acquisition is expected to strengthen S&P Global Energy’s ability to connect data center intelligence with power, renewables, sustainability, critical materials, supply chain and energy transition data, while supporting new benchmarks, indices and analytics that bring greater transparency to compute demand, data center capacity, pricing and infrastructure availability.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“The data center market has become a critical intersection point for AI, energy, capital investment and sustainability,” said\u00a0David Liggitt, Founder and CEO of<\/b>\u00a0datacenterHawk<\/b>. “Customers need intelligence that connects\u00a0critical\u00a0infrastructure growth with\u00a0power markets, grid constraints, supply\u00a0chains\u00a0and environmental considerations. By combining 451 Research and\u00a0datacenterHawk, we expect to give customers a more complete view of where capacity, investment and demand are likely to\u00a0emerge.”\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

The transaction is expected to close in\u00a02H 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.\u00a0The acquisition is not expected to have a material impact on the financial results of S&P Global or the S&P Global Energy division.\u00a0<\/p>\n

For more information about S&P Global Energy’s data center intelligence capabilities, visit:\u00a0451 Research | S&P Global<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

\n Media Contacts: <\/b>\n <\/p>\n

Josh Goldstein
S&P Global Energy
josh.goldstein@spglobal.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

Suzanne Mount\u00a0\u00a0
S&P Global Energy
suzanne.mount@spglobal.com<\/a>\u202f\u202f\u00a0
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\n About S&P Global <\/b>\n <\/p>\n

S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) enables businesses, governments, and individuals with trusted data, expertise and technology to make decisions with conviction. We are Advancing Essential Intelligence through world-leading benchmarks, data, and insights that customers need in order to plan confidently, act decisively and thrive in a rapidly changing global landscape.<\/p>\n

From helping our customers assess new investments across the capital and commodities markets to navigating the energy expansion, acceleration of artificial intelligence, and evolution of public and private markets, we enable the world’s leading organizations to unlock opportunities, solve challenges and plan for tomorrow \u2013 today. Learn more at www.spglobal.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\n About S&P Global Energy<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

At S&P Global Energy, our comprehensive view of global energy and commodities markets enables our customers to make superior decisions and create long-term, sustainable value. Our four core capabilities are: Platts for pricing and news; CERA for research and advisory; Horizons for energy expansion and sustainability solutions; and Events for industry collaboration. S&P Global Energy is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). Learn more at\u00a0www.spglobal.com\/energy<\/a><\/p>\n

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Forward-looking statements are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in forward-looking statements include, among other things:\u00a0<\/p>\n