Data Centre Industry Update – 28th April 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. Last time, we discussed a Cork start-up’s green data centre technology, ServiceNow’s Dublin jobs announcement and more.

Here are this edition’s updates:

Data Centre Industry Update – 28th April 2021

Host in Ireland has launched its ‘data centres for Bees pollinator plan’ to address Ireland‘s biodiversity plight and help save the bees through 42 pollinator-friendly actions.
Tik Tok is to launch an Irish-based European Transparency and Accountability Centre, set to be fully operational by 2022 in an effort to inspire confidence in their use of data.
Cork-headquartered Nexalus has recently said that data facilities could reduce energy consumption by 35% through innovative new hot water cooling technology.
Echelon and Biocore Environmental have agreed on the colocation for a biogas facility next to Echelon’s Arklow, Co. Wicklow centre as part of Echelon’s green and sustainable commitments.
Amazon Ireland‘s data centre arm has recorded a decline in pre-tax profits of 28% (€28.5m) despite revenues increasing 4.5% from €2.48bn to €2.59bn in the 12 months to the end of December.