Blackstart Digital to acquire former IBM research campus in San Jose

Data center developer Blackstart Digital is acquiring the former IBM Almaden Research Center at 650 Harry Road in San Jose, California. The 35-acre campus has seven buildings totaling over 500,000 sq ft, existing data center space and a 25MW substation the company aims to expand. The deal could close before the end of the year; terms were not disclosed.

• Campus spans 7 buildings on 35 acres, over 500,000 sq ft
• Site has data center space and a 25MW substation to be expanded
• Deal could close before year-end; terms undisclosed
• IBM put the site up for sale after relocating staff in 2025