For many years, data center growth followed the network, with the largest clusters in major business markets. With the rise of AI, data center development has followed the power, seeking ample land and electricity to support massive campuses.

Gil Santaliz believes there are instances where AI will need to once again follow the network – all the way to the subsea cable landing.

Santaliz is the CEO of NJFX, a Tier III colocation facility and cable landing station in Wall Township, N.J. Last week NJFX announced an expansion that will enable it to house liquid-cooled GPU clusters.

NJFX says the new data hall, called Project Cool Water, will be the first purpose-built cable landing station campus in North America to support liquid-to-the-chip AI-ready infrastructure.

“The vision for NJFX has always been to support U.S. critical infrastructure with purpose-built assets that matter to our global economy,” said Santaliz, who believes having AI infrastructure at subsea cables can support strategic use cases in data sovereignty, security and network management.

“This new design ensures that subsea cables and global network carriers can continue to scale – now with an advanced data hall engineered for the AI era,” he added. “Our technical and security teams, working with federal, state, and local partners, remain committed to supporting the critical infrastructure of the United States.”

The new 10 megawatt high-density AI data hall at NJFX will feature 8 megawatts of IT load at an expected PUE of 1.25. The company announced the expansion after executing a load letter with utility JCP&L (supported by a $3 million deposit) targeting power delivery by the end of 2026.

Why AI at the Cable Landing Station?

Much of the current growth in AI is focused on GPU capacity for training and refining large language models (LLMS) and related applications. But use cases are now shifting to inference, where AI applies what it has already learned to generate answers, analysis and content.

The growth of inference creates more opportunities for strategic deployments where geography matters, along with proximity to networks and data stores

The NJFX campus hosts four subsea cables linking North America to Europe and South America and is located within 7 milliseconds of more than 100 million U.S. residents. With over 35 active network operators on-site, NJFX enables inference-ready interconnection for the next generation of AI and Generative AI workloads.

“Any network manager in the world will want to have access to intelligence to plan and optimize and manage your networks for security,” said Santaliz. “Governments are going to care about this, because you’ve got data sovereignty issues.

“A cable landing station is the first and last stop in a continent,” he added. “We’re North America’s home for four subsea cables connecting Europe and South America. Some companies don’t want specific data to leave the country.”

As global data flows get bigger and faster, it will require more computing power to analyze for companies and governments to manage.

“The larger the network, the more complicated it gets,” said Santaliz. “AI in your network will become more common as time goes on.”

The Evolution of Subsea Infrastructure

Until fairly recently, cable landing sites featured minimal infrastructure, perhaps a manhole near the beach where they come ashore and sometimes a small facility operated by the phone company or cable owner. From there, fiber routes carry the data to carrier hotels in major cities like New York or Los Angeles.

The subsea cables themselves were typically funded by consortiums of telecom carriers, due to the major expense of building fiber optic cabling under the ocean.

Around 2015, hyperscale operators became the largest investors in subsea cables, and began to redraw global fiber routes, seeking landings adjacent to strategic data center campuses.

Landing stations were changing as well, featuring more infrastructure. NJFX was perhaps the boldest move in this direction, building a 64,000 square foot, Tier III data center next to a cable landing station operated by Tata Communications. The facility is about a mile from the ocean.

“The cable landing station is no longer just a network access point – it’s becoming the infrastructure core for tomorrow’s digital economy,” said Santaliz. “Our investment in high-density infrastructure and power resiliency reflects our commitment to meeting customer demands today, while preparing for the explosive growth of AI-driven infrastructure ahead.”

The hyperscale shift created new cable landings in Virginia Beach and Myrtle Beach along the Atlantic Coast, which also feature commercial colocation space. It also expands subsea cable connections beyond the large metro carrier hotels, which handle incoming subsea traffic in cities like New York, Miami, Los Angeles or Seattle.

“I just want the industry to understand that it’s important that we have carrier hotels, but their evolution doesn’t match up with AI,” said Santaliz. “You’re not going to do liquid cooling in a carrier hotel, right? Most of those are office buildings – multi-story, multi-tenant buildings with windows. They don’t have the floor loads for liquid cooling. You need a purpose-built facility to do liquid-cooled GPUs.”

The NJFX Story

Santaliz was previously the CEO and founder of metro fiber provider 4Connections, which was acquired in 2008. Santaliz explored several opportunities in the data center business, and believed cable landings would be an emerging focus for companies seeking to move oceans of data and content.

The NJFX campus sites 64 feet above sea level in Wall Township on the Jersey Shore, between Asbury Park and Point Pleasant. As its business has grown, NJFX has built out manhole systems to connect to fiber routes along the Garden State Parkway and beyond. For Santaliz, AI represented the next business evolution.

“AI needs a lot of power, and I thought ‘we can do more power.’ (NJFX is ) not a really big building, but the technology density means we don’t need that much space. We need a really hard surface that’s going to withstand 10,000 pounds per rack, with the ability to run water to them and support high density. We have 10,000 square feet of structured slab with drains where we could deploy high-density liquid cooling.

So we started down this journey about a year and a half ago, working with our local utility.”

AI and power is a sensitive issue in many communities, especially if power expansions require new infrastructure. On that front, the NJFX team benefitted from good planning.

“When Tyco originally picked the location, they gave an easement to JCP&L to put their substation on our property. We agreed to pay them to upgrade and add new transformers. So we’ve got a 25-megawatt transformer coming in, and we’re going to take 12 megawatts,” with the balance going to JCP&L customers.

“Our partnership with JCP&L allows us to have better infrastructure in Monmouth County. It’s more capacity, and is going to provide our community better resilience for their homes in Monmouth County.”

The Road Ahead

As NJFX VP of Operations Ryan Imkemeier and his team make preparations for the new space, Santaliz says the concept is drawing interest.

“Our goal is to work with a customer to finalize their requirements,” said Santaliz, noting that many elements of new AI space will be customized to the customer’s requirements. “But we’re now in active conversation with several different prospects that have an interest.”

Wall, New Jersey – December 2, 2025 — NJFX today announced the completion of a comprehensive Basis of Design for a new 10MW high-density AI data hall, delivering an expected 1.25 PUE and 8MW of usable IT load. This milestone follows the execution of an electric utility load letter supported by a $3 million deposit, targeting power delivery by end of 2026.

Scott M. Davis, PE, a Partner at Bala Consulting Engineers, shared the firm’s longstanding history with NJFX: “Bala was retained in 2015 to design and commission a master plan for a Tier III compliant data center with concurrent maintainability that NJFX needed for future growth. Over the past decade, we’ve continued to engineer and commission key infrastructure — including dedicated 2N generators, battery systems, and distribution for cable station environments. Today, we are completing the NJFX Master Plan with a dedicated high-density Tier III AI data hall featuring N+1 architecture and UPS-backed mechanical systems capable of supporting dynamic AI server clusters.”

The high-density, liquid-cooled data hall will be supported by an N+1 power distribution system with UPS protection across both electrical and mechanical loads. Its robust cooling architecture integrates AFC chillers, CDUs, hot-aisle containment, and a fan-wall configuration engineered to accommodate the demanding thermal requirements of modern GPU-based AI systems.

The data hall, internally named Project Cool Water, represents the first purpose-built cable landing station campus in North America to support “liquid-to-the-chip” AI-ready infrastructure. The NJFX campus hosts four subsea cables linking North America to Europe and South America and is located within 7 milliseconds of more than 100 million U.S. residents. With over 35 active network operators on-site, NJFX enables inference-ready interconnection for the next generation of AI and Generative AI workloads.

Gil Santaliz, Founder and CEO of NJFX, added: “The vision for NJFX has always been to support U.S. critical infrastructure with purpose-built assets that matter to our global economy. In partnership with Tata Communications, we acquired the property in 2015, and in 2022 we purchased bore pipes from SubCom in Manasquan and Avon to support additional subsea landings in New Jersey. This new design ensures that subsea cables and global network carriers can continue to scale — now with an advanced data hall engineered for the AI era. Our technical and security teams, working with federal, state, and local partners, remain committed to supporting the critical infrastructure of the United States.”

For more than a decade, NJFX’s 10-acre Cable Landing Station Campus has evolved into one of the most resilient interconnection hubs in the United States. The campus uniquely combines physical subsea cable systems with fully diverse terrestrial fiber routes entering through independent Points of Entry, ensuring true route protection and international resiliency. Today, more than 35 network operators, cloud providers, financial institutions, and global enterprises interconnect on-site — leveraging NJFX as a strategic gateway between North America, Europe, and South America.

Ryan Imkemeier, Vice President of Operations at NJFX, noted that the next phase of development is backed by expanded power infrastructure: “To support NJFX’s next-generation environment, we secured additional power capacity through the utility substation located directly on our campus. The new transformer will not only supply the 10MW AI hall — it will enhance electrical redundancy for Monmouth County as a whole. This investment demonstrates our long-term commitment to reliability, scalability, and regional resiliency.”

With expanded power, engineered liquid-cooling systems, and a decade of proven subsea and terrestrial diversity, NJFX continues to redefine the modern cable landing station — delivering a secure, strategically located platform where global connectivity and AI infrastructure converge.

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About NJFX
NJFX is a premier carrier-neutral Cable Landing Station (CLS) and Tier-III data center campus located in Wall, New Jersey, uniquely positioned at the subsea–terrestrial convergence point of the U.S. East Coast. Serving as a strategic interconnection hub for global networks, NJFX provides direct, independent access to multiple subsea cable systems connecting North America, South America, and Europe. The campus is home to more than 35 international carriers, hyperscalers, and financial institutions, offering route diversity, low-latency connectivity, and secure, purpose-built colocation infrastructure. For more information, visit us at njfx.net

About Bala Consulting Engineers
Bala Consulting Engineers has been at the forefront of providing critical and technologically advanced engineering services for more than 40 years. Bala was founded in 1982 to design data centers, specializing in the engineering and commissioning of critical systems infrastructure. The firm offers clients distinct advantages in system planning, design optimization and cost/value management. Headquartered in Philadelphia, with offices from Boston to Washington DC, our staff of over 200 engineers, designers and support personnel have completed projects both nationally and internationally. For more information, visit us at bala.com.

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Emily Newman, Marketing Director, NJFX
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WALL, NJ – [May 15, 2025] – NJFX, North America’s first carrier-neutral Cable Landing Station (CLS) colocation campus, is redefining how digital infrastructure is developed to meet the demands of AI and next-generation applications. Strategically located where transatlantic subsea cables meet U.S. terrestrial fiber routes, NJFX enables direct interconnection between global networks and supports scalable, high-density deployments that are essential for AI workloads.

Traditionally viewed as passive endpoints, cable landing stations are evolving into intelligent infrastructure hubs. NJFX leads this transformation by offering direct access to five subsea cable systems and over 35 global and domestic network operators—creating a hyper-connected environment for enterprises, cloud providers, financial institutions, and AI innovators.

“The cable landing station is no longer just a network access point—it’s becoming the infrastructure core for tomorrow’s digital economy,” said Gil Santaliz, CEO of NJFX. “Our investment in high-density infrastructure and power resiliency reflects our commitment to meeting customer demands today, while preparing for the explosive growth of AI-driven infrastructure ahead.”

To support this evolution, NJFX has continued to invest in its operational infrastructure. Working under their annual electrical permit, the NJFX Operations team successfully installed, tested, and deployed additional power capacity to support future customer growth inside the data hall. This expansion included the installation of ASTS units, transformers, UPS systems, and battery cabinets—all executed according to the facility’s engineered design. NJFX’s in-house team managed the electrical installation and partnered with trusted vendors for the start-up, testing, and commissioning of all equipment involved. The project recently concluded with the successful implementation of the Building Management System (BMS), and power has now been turned over for immediate customer use.

“This project is a testament to the dedication and expertise of our operations team,” said Ryan Imkemeier, Vice President of Operations at NJFX. “We worked closely with our vendors and partners to deliver a seamless power infrastructure upgrade that directly supports our customers’ evolving requirements. As demand for high-density and AI-driven deployments continues to grow, we’re proud to provide a reliable, future-ready environment that enables our customers to scale with confidence.”

The facility’s first floor is being designed to support a 4.5MW liquid-cooled data hall to handle power-intensive, high-performance AI inference workloads. Today our second floor is supporting air-cooled space densities of up to 40kW per rack, enabling modular, scalable AI deployments in a purpose-built environment optimized for resilience and growth.

As enterprises increasingly adopt AI-powered solutions and demand robust, secure infrastructure at the edge, NJFX stands ready—with the operational excellence, network density, and power capacity to deliver.

Media Contact:
Emily Newman
Marketing Director
[email protected]

May 1, 2025 | Wall Township, N.J.  – Boldyn Networks (Boldyn) and NJFX today announced the availability of Boldyn’s high-capacity wavelength services at the NJFX data center and premier interconnection hub. This deployment brings Boldyn’s wavelength service, scalable up to 1.6 Tb/s, directly to NJFX tenants and interconnection partners.

Boldyn was one of the first fiber providers in the world to deploy Ciena’s WaveLogic 6 technology which supports 1.6Tb/s per channel, and its current offering is scalable to meet the current and future growth needs of its customers, including 100Gb/s, 400Gb/s and up to 800Gb/s and 1.6Tb/s in the future.

“With the addition of Boldyn’s high-capacity, low-latency connectivity, NJFX continues to strengthen its role as a premier global interconnection point,” said Felix Seda, General Manager at NJFX. “Our tenants now have direct access to Boldyn’s robust fiber infrastructure, supporting the growth of AI across hyperscalers, enterprise, and even mid-sized businesses across continents.”

Located strategically in Wall Township, New Jersey, NJFX is North America’s first purpose-built carrier-neutral Cable Landing Station/Colocation campus, with subsea and terrestrial routes linking the Americas to Europe and beyond. The site offers unmatched power, redundancy, and security, making it a critical infrastructure in the U.S.

“Expanding our capabilities at NJFX is a natural next step following our recent upgrades,” said Patrick O’Hare, Chief Network Operations Officer for Boldyn Networks, US. “Working with great partners like NJFX allows us to extend the reach of our network at one of the most strategic and secure data hubs in North America.”

The expansion of wavelength services at NJFX follows Boldyn’s recent announcement of an additional diverse fiber crossing of the Hudson River connecting Manhattan and New Jersey.

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About Boldyn Networks

Boldyn Networks is one of the world’s largest neutral host providers, delivering the advanced shared network infrastructure needed for a smart, inclusive, and sustainable future. It brings together the combined scale and expertise of industry-leading companies with a single purpose: to unlock the power of an interconnected future. From interconnected transit, venues and enterprises, smart cities, next-generation and bespoke private networks, to smart campuses, Boldyn enables new possibilities in the way people live, work and play. Bringing connectivity to the most complex environments. Our portfolio is harnessing fiber, accelerating 5G, preparing for 6G–and looking beyond to the next breakthroughs. With headquarters in the UK, our global operations span North America, Europe, and Asia. Boldyn Networks. Reimagine tomorrow. Transform today.

Learn more at: www.boldyn.com

About NJFX

NJFX owns and operates a Tier 3 Connectivity Hub offering data center, colocation, and CLS services in Wall, New Jersey. Hosting over 35 global and US operators providing direct transatlantic connectivity to Europe, South America, and the Caribbean. NJFX offers high and low-density colocation solutions with 24/7 support. NJFX provides a carrier-neutral marketplace to operators, content providers, enterprise, financial, and government entities who need network reliability, security, and scalability. The NJFX facility enables diverse connectivity options and ensures cost efficiency by offering direct interconnection without recurring cross-connect fees.

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Scott Christiansen
VP, Marketings & Communications
Boldyn Networks
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Emily Newman
Director of Marketing
NJFX
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London, UK 12 March 2025 – Colt Technology Services (Colt), the global digital infrastructure company, today announced the expansion of its US capabilities with the Apollo South Transatlantic route now terminating directly into New Jersey Fibre Exchange (NJFX), a Colt network Point of Presence. The new NJFX landing point for the subsea cable links businesses  with operations in New Jersey and New York City to Colt’s own network, offering them the enhanced capacity, reliability and security experienced by Colt’s ‘on net’ customers.  

Apollo South links Lannion in Brittany, North West France, to New Jersey, USA and interconnects with thousands of different points in Europe to give enterprises access to Colt’s seamless, secure network services. The Europe to US transatlantic subsea cable route is one of the most in-demand routes in the world, as businesses need diverse and resilient, high performance global infrastructure to manage their growth in traffic generated by AI, cloud services, IoT and other bandwidth-heavy applications.

The new service is ideal for NJFX tenants and Colt customers with locations, sites and branches in New Jersey and New York City which they want to connect to sites around the world including financial services customers transferring data between some of the world’s largest financial hubs; retailers exploring new revenue streams and expanding into the States and manufacturers with facilities and offices in Europe and the US. ‘On net’ services include Wave, IP and Ethernet services with bandwidths up to 100Gb.

Connecting to Colt’s own digital infrastructure means organisations benefit from a wider choice of services including improved network performance; robust security; real-time network flexing; and faster quoting, ordering and delivery.

Buddy Bayer, Colt’s chief operating officer, said, “Today’s thriving businesses operate as part of an interconnected global economy, and that requires robust, secure and high performing  access to digital services. This latest strategic move for us connecting Apollo South to NJFX offers more businesses effortless access to Colt’s powerful, global, award-winning fibre infrastructure, our deep commitment to sustainability and unrivalled customer experience.”

Gil Santaliz, CEO of NJFX, said, “With NJFX and Colt customers now having enhanced network access directly in New Jersey, approximately 3 miles from the Apollo South cable landing station, we are setting new standards for network transparency and resilience. This strategic connection empowers businesses to scale confidently while benefiting from a secure, high-quality infrastructure that supports their global connectivity needs.”

Facts about Apollo South:

• Apollo South is around 7000km in length and is part of the Apollo submarine cable system which spans approximately 13,000km.
• It transmits data at speeds of up to 100Gb
• In the US it lands at Manasquan/Wall Township, New Jersey and in Europe at Lannion Cable Landing Station, Brittany, France

The news comes shortly after Colt announced an expansion into NYSE, NASDAQ and OPRA.

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About Colt Technology Services

Colt Technology Services (Colt) is a global digital infrastructure company which creates extraordinary connections to help businesses succeed. Powered by amazing people and like-minded partners, Colt is driven by its purpose: to put the power of the digital universe in the hands of its customers, wherever, whenever and however they choose.

Since 1992, Colt has set itself apart through its deep commitment to its customers, growing from its heritage in the City of London to a global business spanning 40+ countries, with over 6,000 employees and more than 80 offices around the world. Colt’s customers benefit from expansive digital infrastructure connecting 32,000 buildings across 230 cities, more than 50 Metropolitan Area Networks and 275+ Points of Presence across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa and North America’s largest business hubs.

Privately owned, Colt is one of the most financially sound companies in the sector. Obsessed with delivering industry-leading customer experience, Colt is guided by its dedication to customer innovation, by its values and its responsibility to its customers, partners, people and the planet.

For more information, please visit www.colt.net

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Anne Amlot – Head of PR

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Wall Township, New Jersey – [January 15, 2025] – NJFX, the Tier 3 carrier-neutral data center, colocation, and Cable Landing Station is thrilled to welcome another major multinational bank into its robust ecosystem. This new partnership underscores NJFX’s pivotal role in facilitating secure, efficient, and resilient network strategies for financial organizations.

The latest addition to the NJFX ecosystem represents a leading European financial institution with over 160 years of heritage and a presence spanning 65 countries. The bank’s expertise in Private Banking, Insurance, Global Banking and Investor Solutions, and International Retail, Mobility, and Leasing Services positions it as a critical player in the global economy. Leveraging NJFX’s unique infrastructure, the bank aims to enhance its private and public cloud connectivity and explore advanced AI applications, setting a benchmark for innovation and resilience.

NJFX’s Wall, New Jersey campus is the hub where leading global cloud operators interconnect with transatlantic subsea cables linking Europe, South America, and the Caribbean. By joining NJFX’s, the bank secures unprecedented access to diverse, carrier-neutral pathways, ensuring a “never down” approach to its global operations. NJFX’s ecosystem offers an unique connectivity model guaranteeing transparency and true diversity, aligning with the stringent requirements of the financial market.

“Our ecosystem has always been a cornerstone for industries requiring unparalleled network reliability and global reach,” said Gil Santaliz, Founder and CEO of NJFX. “Welcoming this esteemed financial institution further validates our vision to provide transformative infrastructure that supports not just today’s needs but also tomorrow’s advancements in AI and cloud technologies.”

The collaboration exemplifies NJFX’s commitment to serving the financial sector with cutting-edge connectivity solutions. As NJFX continues to expand its global footprint, this partnership highlights its role in bridging continents and fostering innovation.

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Emily Newman – Director of Marketing
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Topic Points:

• How IOT players are addressing the demand for global IOT connectivity? 

• The key business models and services that will drive revenues 

• Build an Ecosystem to serve true Digital Transformation that goes beyond Optimization needs from the IoT

• Creating new revenue opportunities for MNOs

• Current main challenges to defend infrastructures and services: how new technologies (IOT, Big Data, 5G…) will change the security arena

• Which role 5G can play in private networks and IOT solutions being introduced to the market by the players

• The strategic partnerships needed to be built up the future demands and meet current requirement