YIT to build shell and core of XTX Markets’ third data center in Kajaani

YIT and XTX Markets have signed an agreement to construct the shell and core of a third data center in Kajaani. YIT will serve as the main contractor for the project. The parties have agreed not to disclose the value of the contract. Construction will begin in summer 2026.   

“We are pleased to continue our collaboration with XTX Markets and to begin construction of a third data center in Kajaani. This long-term partnership reflects strong trust in our capabilities, as well as excellent collaboration with the customer and our partners,” said Aleksi Laine, EVP of YIT’s Infrastructure segment. “Data centers require a high level of technical expertise, and as Finland’s largest data center builder, YIT has extensive experience in delivering them. We continue to see significant growth potential in the data center market and are well positioned to support new customers in implementing their investments.” 

The data center complex to be built in Kajaani is part of XTX Markets’ broader investment program, which aims to secure the company’s future computing capacity. The company has previously announced plans to invest more than EUR 1 billion in developing a state-of-the-art data center campus in Kajaani. 

YIT has previously delivered two data centers for XTX Markets in Kajaani. The companies signed an agreement for the construction of the first facility in 2024, and construction of the second data center began in 2025. 

XTX Markets’ data center projects strengthen Finland’s attractiveness as a location for large-scale data center investments and contribute to positioning Kajaani as a key hub for digital infrastructure. 

For further information: 

YIT Corporate communications, tel. +358 44 743 7536, press@yit.fi

Distribution: Nasdaq Helsinki, major media, www.yitgroup.com  

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