Geospatial data provider BlackSky’s tie-up with satellite broadband operator Intelsat took many by surprise, stirring debate over what a partnership that combines Earth imagery with connectivity could look like.

While some see BlackSky’s US$50m loan from Intelsat as a standalone event — helping the venture build out its infrastructure while giving the debt-constrained latter another avenue for growth — others see it as the start of a new trend. Few details have been...

Rising data centre valuation is driving US acquirers to raise more equity to fund M&A, which will likely take place this year in markets where hyperscale leasing remains strong.

Large US-based REITS are “consistent data centre acquirers and developers”, and will likely...