S&P Global has entered a definitive agreement to acquire datacenterHawk, a provider of proprietary intelligence for the global data center, fiber optic, and related infrastructure markets.
The acquisition brings together data center forecasting from 451 Research, part of S&P Global Energy, with datacenterHawk’s asset-level intelligence on data center supply, demand, pricing, and site selection, as well as its Fiber Locator platform. S&P Global said the combination will give customers a clearer view of operational and planned data centers and how AI infrastructure growth is reshaping demand for power, compute, and connectivity.
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. It is not expected to have a material impact on the financial results of S&P Global or the S&P Global Energy division.
KEY QUOTES:
“AI is transforming not only technology markets, but the physical infrastructure and energy systems that underpin the global economy, with significant implications for productivity, investment and GDP growth. By bringing datacenterHawk into 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.”
Dave Ernsberger, President, S&P Global Energy
“The data center market has become a critical intersection point for AI, energy, capital investment and sustainability. Customers need intelligence that connects critical infrastructure growth with power markets, grid constraints, supply chains and environmental considerations.”
David Liggitt, Founder and CEO, datacenterHawk
