LCL is opening its largest and most advanced data center to date in Diegem. The new infrastructure strengthens Belgian digital autonomy and provides a secure, AI-ready environment for critical data under full local control.
LCL announces the opening of a new data center in Diegem. It is the largest site the company has built to date. With this expansion, LCL aims to respond to a growing demand for local control over data. The site creates additional capacity for AI workloads and cloud applications.
With the opening of this new site, LCL is taking a significant step in the development of a European digital backbone. The new data center is designed to ensure that sensitive information remains within the Belgian and European legal jurisdiction, without dependence on foreign operators. LCL states that it meets the strictest standards for reliability, sustainability, and security to strengthen Belgium’s digital sovereignty.
Technological breakthrough for AI and sustainability
The Diegem data center is specifically designed to meet the requirements of AI applications. The infrastructure supports high-density environments and provides the necessary stability for critical workloads. Additionally, the site was built with a focus on sustainability: solar panels on the facade ensure a lower ecological footprint, while full compliance with Belgian and European standards ensures reliability.
Laurens van Reijen, CEO and founder of LCL Data Centers, emphasizes the importance of this expansion: “This data center is not only AI-ready but also built to protect the most critical data. As a Belgian player, we have a responsibility: to provide the certainty that strategic data remains secure, independent, and close to home.” According to him, this is just the beginning of what LCL wants to achieve for Belgium.
Digital sovereignty as a strategic priority
For organizations such as government services, hospitals, and financial institutions, local control over data flows is an increasingly important requirement. However, opening the wallet for sovereignty remains a sensitive issue. LCL’s new data center offers the guarantee that critical data remains within the Belgian and European legal jurisdiction and under the management of an independent local operator. This fits within LCL’s broader strategy to strengthen Belgium’s digital autonomy.