Data Centre Industry Update – 26th May 2021
Globally, we are seeing a surge in data centre activity. This surge is largely brought about by remote working as a result of COVID-19. This is a turning point for work-management structures and the industry as a whole.
This seismic growth in online activity has created jobs in tech, engineering, construction and more as a result. Our previous update discussed Eirgrid’s policy suggestions, Microsoft’s increased Irish transparency measures and more.
Here are this edition’s updates:
Data Centre Industry Update – 26th May 2021
- EirGrid signals a new set of challenges ahead for industry developers in obtaining power connection agreements.
- Microsoft intends to use rainwater for its Dutch operations in response to protests from local residents surrounding the limitations of drinking water that could present itself from its existence.
- Telecoms company, Liberty Global, and digital infrastructure fund, Digital Colony, plan to launch a huge European Edge joint venture – AtlasEdge Data Centres.
- 3S Group has announced a new data facility in Katowice, Poland which will double its current footprint in the city.
- Schneider Electric’s R-series micro data centres (which launched in the US in November) are coming to Europe.
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