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Highilghts

  • $3.6 million Data Centre as a Service contract signed for Northern Territory site
  • Includes 5-year managed services agreement with option for renewal
  • Additional deployments possible across regional Australia with same customer

DXN Limited (ASX: DXN), a specialist in prefabricated modular data centres, has announced the signing of its first Data Centre as a Service (DCaaS) agreement. The contract is with a US-based global satellite earth station provider and will support the deployment of technical infrastructure at an initial site in Australia’s Northern Territory.

Under the terms of the agreement, DXN will design, build, deploy, and manage prefabricated modular infrastructure that will house space satellite technologies. The total contract value is approximately $3.6 million over five years, which includes an upfront payment of around $600,000 for the design and build phase. Ongoing revenue will be generated through a monthly fee for management and maintenance services.

The agreement also includes the option to renew the managed services contract for an additional five years. Design work for the first site has already commenced, with deployment targeted for completion by August 2025.

DXN noted that the US-based customer has indicated potential plans to engage DXN for multiple additional sites across regional Australia, which may result in further revenue opportunities. This move reflects growing demand for modular, managed infrastructure in support of satellite and edge computing operations.

The company views the DCaaS model as a way to extend its service offering beyond one-off infrastructure builds. By incorporating ongoing operational support, DXN aims to offer a more comprehensive solution for clients in sectors where remote, resilient data centre capacity is required.

DXN’s Managing Director, Shalini Lagrutta, commented on the significance of the agreement, referencing the growing intersection of artificial intelligence and space technology. She noted that automation and AI are increasingly shaping satellite operations by improving efficiency and enabling more dynamic use of data.

The success of this initial project will be closely watched as DXN continues to explore similar opportunities across the broader Asia-Pacific region.