As primary business, the Company is in the business as a provider of data centre real estate and infrastructure development, specialising in leasing and maintenance. As a data centre facility provider, the Company is responsible for owning, developing, leasing, and maintaining physical infrastructure, ensuring that data centres operate seamlessly and efficiently. Its core responsibilities include building construction and maintenance, covering site selection, architectural design, construction, and facility management, along with the integration of mechanical, electrical (M&E), and security systems.
Additionally, the Company oversees power and cooling infrastructure, ensuring robust power supply, backup generators, and HVAC systems to support high-availability environments. Space leasing is also a key component of its business, offering co-location opportunities for third-party operators and enterprises seeking reliable data centre facilities.
The Company’s business model offers several advantages. Compared to traditional commercial real estate, it generates higher revenue through stable, long-term leasing agreements, benefiting from predictable income streams while maintaining a lower risk profile by serving established, high-quality customers. Additionally, its asset-backed investments provide capital security, and its recurring revenue model ensures sustainable business growth with lower exposure to technical complexities associated with direct data centre operations.
Data Centre Facility Provider vs. Data Centre Operator
The Company operates as a data centre facility provider, distinct from data centre operators in its business approach:
Facility Provider (HRC World Plc): Focuses on physical infrastructure and real estate, including building construction, power, cooling, security, and leasing. It does not own or manage servers or IT equipment, instead leasing data centre-ready facilities to third-party businesses.
Data Centre Operator: Specialises in IT systems, server management, data security, and network services. Operators own and manage IT hardware, storage, and networking, offering services such as cloud hosting, managed IT services, and compliance solutions.