Options Technology, a provider of capital markets infrastructure, has expanded its private cloud infrastructure with a new AI-optimized datacenter deployment in Iceland. This development aims to support client security and high-performance computing requirements, while also working to reduce operational costs and advance environmental sustainability goals.
Options Technology, which describes itself as an early private cloud provider in capital markets, states this deployment responds to increasing demand from its clients, including hedge funds, investment banks, and proprietary trading firms. These clients are seeking to scale secure AI workloads without compromising on privacy, compliance, or ESG commitments.
Danny Moore, President and CEO of Options Technology, stated, “Our investment in Iceland is about more than just infrastructure; it’s about future-proofing the next generation of financial services. As the industry accelerates its adoption of private AI and large-scale compute, we are ensuring our clients have access to secure, scalable, and sustainable environments that align with their performance and ESG goals.”
The facility in Iceland is designed to handle high-density private AI workloads, offering a reported 72% reduction in per kVA costs compared to traditional U.
S. sites. It is powered entirely by renewable energy, enabling clients to report zero carbon emissions for their operations within the facility. Additional features include liquid cooling infrastructure, closed-loop water systems, and sub-100ms connectivity to both Europe and North America via redundant submarine cables.
This facility represents the initial phase of a broader infrastructure modernization program, with plans for additional high-density, private AI-ready environments across key financial hubs in 2025 and beyond. The expansion aligns with broader industry trends, noting that the global generative AI market in financial services is projected to reach $15.7 billion by 2034, increasing the demand for secure, compliant environments for AI deployment at scale.
Today’s announcement follows other recent milestones for Options Technology, including its recognition in the Broadcom/VMware Global Partner Program, the expansion of its Cambridge operations to support growing demand for market data services, and the extension of its Microsoft Cloud Solution Partner capabilities into Dubai. These developments collectively reinforce Options Technology’s stated commitment to delivering secure, scalable, and sustainable infrastructure within global financial markets.
Options Technology serves clients globally with offices in New York, London, Paris, Belfast, Cambridge, Chicago, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore, Dubai, Sydney, and Auckland. Its services include high-performance networking, cloud solutions, security, and Artificial Intelligence.
