June 2026 Speed meets scale for QRT Case studies Data center Iceland Download customer story Home Insights Case studies Speed meets scale for QRT Building high-density infrastructure for demanding compute workloads Qube Research & Technologies needed a trusted partner to support its growing demand for high-density compute infrastructure. With performance, speed, and sustainability all critical to the project, QRT turned to atNorth to deliver a dedicated HPC environment at ICE03 in Akureyri, Iceland. atNorth’s Icelandic data center campus provided the ideal combination of renewable energy, efficient cooling, scalable capacity, and operational expertise. The project was delivered at speed, helping QRT expand its infrastructure without compromising on resilience or long-term sustainability. Our priority was to enable QRT to deploy high-density compute at speed, without compromising on performance, resilience or sustainability. Camilla O’Leary Director of Client Management, atNorth Key project highlights QRT required a high-performance infrastructure platform capable of supporting future growth without compromising on speed, resilience, or sustainability. ICE03 provided the ideal combination of scalable capacity, renewable energy, and operational expertise. 7-month delivery High-density HPC Renewable powered scale As demand for advanced compute continues to grow, QRT’s partnership with atNorth demonstrates how organizations can scale efficiently while benefiting from the natural advantages of the Nordics. ICE03 combines renewable power, a cool climate, and high-density infrastructure to support demanding workloads in a more responsible way. Download the full case study to explore the project in detail. Download customer story Share