# CBRE expands data center control

> CBRE acquires Onnec Group for $610m to dominate AI infrastructure.
- Title: CBRE expands data center control · The Real Deal | Shortify
- Summary: CBRE acquires Onnec Group for $610m to dominate AI infrastructure. CBRE acquires Onnec Group for $610 million to control AI data center infrastructure.
- Keywords: cbre, onnec group, data center, ai infrastructure, real estate, acquisition, business, expands, data, center, control, The Real Deal
- Source: The Real Deal — https://therealdeal.com/national/2026/10/21/cbre-wants-to-control-more-of-data-center-process
- Author: TRD Staff
- Published: 2026-10-21T19:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: cbre, onnec group, data center, ai infrastructure, real estate, acquisition, business
## CBRE acquires Onnec Group
CBRE agreed to acquire London-based Onnec Group for $610 million in cash, with potential for an additional $400 million based on growth targets.
## Onnec's role in AI infrastructure
Onnec installs and maintains cables and equipment racks within data centers for properties across Europe and Asia Pacific, enabling CBRE to control ai computing.
## CBRE's data center growth
Data centers and infrastructure accounted for $450 million in CBRE revenue last year, expected to rise to $7 billion next year.
## Key takeaway

CBRE acquires Onnec Group for $610 million to control AI data center infrastructure.