Iconic Data Centres provides modular, container‑style edge data‑centre pods that deliver hyperscale compute performance within milliseconds of end users. The pods support up to 100 kW per rack, dual cooling options (liquid PUE ≈ 1.03, air ≤ 1.35), and flexible power sources while maintaining a carbon intensity below 250 g CO₂/kWh. Integrated telemetry and remote management enable operators to monitor capacity and energy use without on‑site specialists.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Enterprises and service providers increasingly require compute resources to be located within milliseconds of end users to meet latency‑sensitive workloads, while traditional hyperscale data centres consume large amounts of energy and generate high embodied carbon. Growing concerns over data sovereignty, security, and the projected rise of data‑centre power use to 8 % of global demand exacerbate the need for a more sustainable, distributed infrastructure.
Solution
Iconic Data Centres delivers modular edge data‑centre pods that can be installed in a wide range of environments—from urban rooftops to remote sites—while maintaining hyperscale performance. Each standalone unit is built to ballistic‑grade specifications, offering high‑speed networking, low‑latency processing, and up to 100 kW per rack with interchangeable air or liquid cooling loops. The architecture supports any mix of power sources and renewable energy inputs, achieving Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) as low as 1.03 for liquid‑cooled configurations and 1.35 for air‑cooled setups even in hot, humid climates. Integrated monitoring and remote management tools provide real‑time telemetry, enabling operators to optimize capacity and energy consumption without on‑site specialist intervention. By combining reusable construction materials, greener coolants, and a carbon‑footprint of less than 250 g CO₂/kWh, the solution reduces both operational costs and environmental impact while preserving data sovereignty through localized processing.
Target Audience
Primary customers are telecom operators, content‑delivery networks, enterprise edge‑compute teams, and industrial IoT deployments that require low‑latency, high‑performance compute close to the data source while meeting strict sustainability and security mandates.
Features
- Fully prefabricated, container‑style pods built to ballistic standards for rapid site deployment and rugged operation
- Dual cooling architecture: high‑efficiency liquid cooling (PUE ≈ 1.03) and high‑capacity air cooling (PUE ≤ 1.35) with mix‑and‑match capability within a single module
- Power‑flexible design supporting any combination of grid, renewable, diesel, or hybrid energy sources, with built‑in UPS and battery management
- High‑density rack layout delivering up to 100 kW per rack, scalable to multi‑MW footprints via modular stacking
- Integrated telemetry stack (environmental sensors, power metering, network performance) accessible through a secure web dashboard and API for automated capacity planning
- Support for all major connectivity options—including 4G/5G, mmWave, satellite, and fiber—enabling seamless fail‑over and bandwidth scaling
- Sustainable construction using reusable chassis, low‑global‑warming‑potential coolants, and a carbon‑intensity target of <250 g CO₂/kWh
- In‑house engineering team delivering end‑to‑end design, installation, and commissioning without reliance on third‑party consultants