What Data Centre Magazine does

Data Centre Magazine is a B2B digital media brand serving the global data centre industry, operated as part of the BizClik Media portfolio. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in London, the publication distributes news, analysis, interviews, and editorial coverage across more than a dozen topic verticals including AI in data centres, cloud and colocation, critical environments, edge computing, energy and sustainability, power and cooling, and networking. Its core technology is a digital media platform comprising a website (datacentremagazine.com), monthly digital magazine editions, a video library (329 videos), a weekly podcast series (The Global Data Centre Podcast), and event management systems that run the Data Centre LIVE summit franchise. The publication has a global readership distribution of 36% North America, 34% UK & Europe, 21% APAC, 5% MEA, and 4% LATAM.

The company's product portfolio is anchored by four core editorial properties — the Data Centre Magazine digital publication, Data Centre LIVE summits, the podcast series, and Top 100 ranking reports (Women, Leaders, Companies) — complemented by an annual Data Centre Survey collecting insights from over 500 senior procurement and logistics executives. Its business model is sales-led and advertiser-funded: revenue is generated through digital advertising (display, sponsored, and branded content), event tickets and sponsorships at Data Centre LIVE (the 2026 London Summit drew 1,000+ attendees), white paper and research report distribution, in-house content and video creation services, and demand generation solutions. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; the publication operates on a quote-based B2B advertising contract model.

Customers span marketing executives and PR agencies at global enterprises seeking access to senior data centre decision-makers, with a named advertiser base that includes Schneider Electric, Google, Microsoft, AWS, Meta, McKinsey, EY, Gartner, KKR, Siemens, Vodafone, GSK, and Capgemini. The platform serves primary customer segments of senior data centre executives (C-suite, VP, director level) for content consumption and industry recognition, marketing executives for advertising and demand generation, and PR agencies seeking guaranteed editorial placements in a sector-specific channel.

Name

Data Centre Magazine

Legal name

BizClik Media

Website

https://datacentremagazine.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Data Centre Magazine is a B2B digital media brand serving the global data centre industry, operated by BizClik Media. It delivers news, events (Data Centre LIVE), podcasts, Top 100 reports, and advertising solutions to senior executives, marketing leaders, and PR agencies across five global regions.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Norwich

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Digital Advertising: Data Centre Magazine offers digital advertising network access through BizClik's platform, allowing brands to place display ads, sponsored content, and branded content across the publication's website and related media properties. This is the primary revenue stream for connecting advertisers with the data centre industry audience.
2. Events and Sponsorships: The company generates revenue through event tickets, sponsorships, and speaking opportunities at Data Centre LIVE summits and other industry events. The 2026 London Summit attracted 1,000+ in-person attendees with 50+ expert speakers across 2 days.
3. Research Reports and White Papers: Data Centre Magazine produces and distributes Top 100 reports (Top 100 Women in Data Centres, Top 100 Data Centre Leaders, Top 100 Companies) and collects industry survey data from over 500 senior procurement and logistics executives. These are offered as premium content, likely for purchase or lead generation.
4. Content and Video Services: In-house content and video creation services for brands seeking to create impactful data-driven content that connects with the engaged industry audience. This includes custom content creation and branded storytelling.
5. Data and Demand Generation: BizClik's Data & Demand Generation section provides targeted insights and strategic solutions to drive demand for B2B clients, leveraging the publication's audience data and industry reach.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Data Centre Magazine is a B2B digital media publication providing news, articles, interviews, Top 10 lists, podcasts, and video coverage of the global data centre industry. The platform operates topic-specific sections including AI in Data Centres, Cloud & Colocation, Edge Computing, Energy & Sustainability, Power & Cooling, and Networks & Connectivity, and is complemented by Data Centre LIVE in-person summits, Top 100 ranking reports, the annual Data Centre Survey, and parent-company-led digital advertising, content, and demand-generation services.

Product overview

Data Centre Magazine operates as a unified digital media platform with a portfolio of integrated content and marketing products. The core offering is the Data Centre Magazine digital publication (https://datacentremagazine.com/), providing news, articles, interviews, and Top 10 lists covering the global data centre industry. This core publication is complemented by Data Centre LIVE events (summits and conferences), The Global Data Centre Podcast Series, and Top 100 Reports (rankings of leaders and companies). Supporting these editorial products are add-on marketing services including Digital Advertising Network, Content & Video creation, White Papers & Research Reports, Virtual Events & Webinars, and Data & Demand Generation solutions—all managed through the parent company BizClik Media.

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Products and services

• Data Centre Magazine A B2B digital media publication providing news, articles, interviews, Top 10 lists, podcasts, and video coverage of the global data centre industry, including topics such as AI in data centres, cloud & colocation, edge computing, power and cooling, energy and sustainability, networks, and infrastructure. Targeted at senior data centre executives and decision-makers at major global enterprises.
• Data Centre LIVE Event platform hosting summits and conferences for senior data centre leaders, featuring keynotes, fireside chats, panel discussions, and interactive workshops. The London Summit is a flagship two-day conference and expo with 1,000+ in-person attendees and 50+ expert speakers.
• The Global Data Centre Podcast Series A weekly podcast exploring the critical transformation of modern data centres, featuring insights from industry experts and senior executives.
• Top 100 Reports Flagship ranking reports celebrating the most influential leaders, companies, and women in the data centre sector, including Top 100 Women in Data Centres, Top 100 Data Centre Leaders, and Top 100 Companies rankings.
• The Data Centre Survey Annual research survey collecting insights from over 500 senior procurement and logistics executives worldwide on topics including design and build, energy and sustainability, edge computing, and AI integration.
• Digital Advertising Network Digital advertising network managed by BizClik Media offering brand visibility and engagement opportunities across the Data Centre Magazine platform and wider portfolio, targeting senior data centre executives with display advertising, sponsored content, and branded content placements.
• Content & Video Creation Services In-house content and video creation services for brands seeking to produce impactful data-driven content that engages highly targeted audiences in the data centre sector.
• White Papers & Research Reports Custom white paper and research report creation and promotion services, enabling partners to amplify reach of their existing assets to data centre sector professionals.
• Virtual Events & Webinars Online event and webinar hosting services that elevate brand presence and position companies as thought leaders in the data centre industry.
• Data & Demand Generation Targeted insights and strategic solutions that leverage Data Centre Magazine's audience data to drive demand and fuel growth for businesses in the data centre sector.

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Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• BizClik Media (Parent Company)coreOthersData Centre Magazine is operated by BizClik Media, a global B2B digital media company. The partnership provides access to BizClik's broader portfolio of industry publications, digital advertising networks, event management capabilities, and cross-brand demand generation solutions. BizClik operates multiple related brands including Sustainability Magazine, Energy Digital, Technology Magazine, AI Magazine, and others within the technology and sustainability sectors.
• Telco MagazinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTelco Magazine is featured alongside Data Centre Magazine in the Data Centre Portfolio, suggesting a coordinated cross-brand strategy serving the telecommunications and data centre industries. Both magazines are part of the BizClik Media portfolio, targeting related but distinct professional audiences with complementary content coverage.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Uptime Institute: Operator of the data centre industry's Tier certification standard, Global Awards, and a network of industry events and research. Directly comparable in the events and thought-leadership layer serving senior data centre executives.
• Capacity Media: B2B media and events business covering wholesale telecoms, data centres, and subsea cables. Highly comparable as a sector-focused publication with overlapping audience (network and infrastructure buyers) and similar event-led monetisation.
• Data Center Knowledge: Long-running B2B trade publication covering data centres, now part of Informa's TechTarget portfolio. Directly comparable as a digital-first news, analysis, and research outlet targeting the same senior data centre decision-maker audience.
• DatacenterDynamics (DCD): DCD is the longest-established global B2B media and events brand dedicated to the data centre industry, operating news, conferences, and awards. Directly comparable as the leading direct competitor for both editorial audience and event sponsorships in the same vertical.
• Data Center Frontier: US-focused B2B trade publication covering data centre design, construction, and operations. Comparable as a niche digital title targeting the same senior infrastructure audience with sponsored content, white papers, and editorial coverage.
• Structure Research: Specialist research and advisory firm publishing reports on data centres, cloud, and wholesale internet infrastructure. Comparable as a research-led competitor targeting enterprise buyers and operators in the same sector.

Broad incumbents

• InformationWeek: Long-running B2B technology publication covering enterprise IT, infrastructure, and data management. Comparable as a broader enterprise-IT outlet competing for similar advertising budgets, though less vertically specialised.
• Informa Tech (TechTarget): Informa's B2B tech media portfolio includes Data Center Knowledge, Dark Reading, and many other enterprise IT titles. Comparable as the dominant scaled incumbent in B2B tech media with the cross-brand demand-gen capability Data Centre Magazine accesses via its BizClik parent.
• TechCrunch: Large-scale digital technology media brand covering startups, enterprise tech, and infrastructure. Comparable as a higher-traffic B2B/consumer tech outlet that competes for the same hyperscaler advertiser dollars, though broader in scope.
• CIO Magazine (IDG / Foundry): Established B2B technology title for CIOs and senior IT decision-makers, with events, research, and awards. Comparable as a broader B2B tech media brand whose audience overlaps with Data Centre Magazine's senior executive readership.

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Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/datacentremag

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