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𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗖 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 🇩🇪🏗️ NorthC Group is expanding its #European presence with two new data centres in #Frankfurt and #Berlin, set to launch over the next two years. This move supports NorthC's strategy to meet the rising demand for scalable, sustainable, and reliable IT #infrastructure across #Europe. 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗳𝘂𝗿𝘁’𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 🌐🔌 The Frankfurt facility will be NorthC’s second in the city, complementing its first, announced in January 2024, which will go live with 3MW capacity and could scale to 5MW. The new centre will open with 1.5MW in its initial phase, with plans to grow to a total capacity of 10.5MW. 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗻’𝘀 𝗜𝗧 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲 🏢🔋 In Berlin, NorthC will transform an existing building into a cutting-edge data centre, starting with a 3MW #capacity and scaling up to 8MW in the future. The company is also introducing its Region Connect platform to the German market, enabling seamless #collaboration and data transfers between regional centres. Region Connect has already proven successful in NorthC’s #Netherlands and #Switzerland markets. Read more at https://lnkd.in/eEZHa_49 #technews #datacenters #germany #digitaltransformation #northc #sustainability

Our latest report, Exploring the UK’s growth infrastructure potential has been published in partnership with Beauhurst, funded by the UK Government. The UK’s high-growth ecosystem relies on a complex network of infrastructure. This report examines key components of this infrastructure, including the availability of office and lab spaces, the UK's computing capacity, and its energy infrastructure. This report also features company spotlights on Jack Fertility, Bruntwood, Twin Path Ventures, Digitech Oasis and Microsoft. Read the full report here 👇 https://lnkd.in/eQxNxGPE

Below is an invitation to join my colleague from Smart Cities Council Poland. INVITATION Poland continues to expand as a political, cultural and economic force in Eastern Europe, the EU and globally. To support and align Smart Cities Council’s various activities in Poland and with the Polish Government, the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs is hosting a Webinar with Smart Cities Council. Date: Wednesday 15th May 2024 Time: 10am – 11am Central European Time (4pm SG time) Meeting (zoom) Link Meeting ID: 396 009 408 402 Access code: WiPVTQ The Webinar will: 1) Provide an overview of Smart Cities Council’s Polish and Global Activities 2) Explore opportunities for Trade & Investment with Polish Companies within Poland and globally 3) Share information about how to engage with: - Task Forces - Education and Training Programs - Services and Support Programs for Regional Communities and Startups - SCC’s Global Events Program Trade & Investment Services and Activities - Capital Investment Services If you are a Smart Cities, Smart Buildings or Technology organization interested in expanding your operations globally, or an organization wanting to build a presence in Poland, please join us. The Webinar will include a “Questions & Answers” component, and participants will be provided with the information and opportunity to interact with and contact fellow attendees. We will endeavour to circulate a recording of the Webinar to those unable to attend. #joinus and follow @Smart Cities Council - Poland and @Smart Cities Council on LinkedIn for more news and events, or email events@smartcitiescouncil.com with any questions.

🌍 Europe’s Digital Infrastructure Boom! 🌍 📰 This week, Europe is buzzing with major moves in digital infrastructure, with landmark investments and expansions across the continent. Here’s what’s shaping the digital landscape: 💰 Spain: Blackstone reveals an $8B data centre investment, marking one of Europe’s largest single investments in digital infrastructure this year. UK Highlights: - London: Planning permission has been secured planning for a £975M data centre as demand in the capital skyrockets. - CloudHQ, LLC announces plans to invest $1.9B in a UK data centre. - The UK Chancellor launches an AI-focused National Wealth Fund to boost clean energy and sustainability in data centres. France: Schneider Electric acquires Motivair for $850M to advance data centre cooling tech. Greece: Apto & Dromeus Capital team up for a €330M data centre in Athens. Portugal: Merlin Properties & Edged Energy kickstart an AI hyperscale campus near Lisbon. 🌊 Italy: Google in talks for a Mediterranean undersea cable project to supercharge regional connectivity. Germany & Austria: A new Frankfurt-Vienna dark fibre route is coming in Dec 2025, enhancing connectivity between these key European business hubs. #DigitalInfrastructure #DataCentres #Investment

Pleased to share my new article for Cities journal, co-authored with Austin M. Aldag, Ph.D. "Public trust and support for government technology: Survey insights about Singapore's smart city policies." The study investigates determinants of public trust in government technology, including public awareness, government communication, personal ideals and aspirations, and personal perceptions and expectations. Data come from a 2021 survey (N = 1500) about smart cities in Singapore. #SmartCities #Singapore https://lnkd.in/gTYJ556G

The ongoing impact of Amsterdam's data center moratorium Five years after the Dutch capital imposed a shock moratorium on new data centers, the market is still feeling the effects Summary: Five years after Amsterdam imposed a shock moratorium on new data center developments in July 2019, the market continues to feel its effects. The moratorium, which was initially driven by concerns over space and the environmental impact of data centers, was lifted in 2020, but its legacy persists in the form of stricter regulations and a damaged market reputation. Amsterdam, once a leading data center market in Europe, has seen its growth slowed, allowing rivals like Paris to gain ground. The moratorium, and subsequent restrictions, have made the city less attractive to data center investors, causing a shift in demand to other European locations. The Dutch Datacenter Association (DDA) notes that the market's growth has slowed significantly, with international demand, especially for wholesale data center space, moving elsewhere in Europe. The number of data centers and colocation companies in the Netherlands has declined since 2019, further underscoring the impact of the moratorium. The situation in Amsterdam is mirrored by developments in Singapore, which also imposed a moratorium in 2019 due to power and space concerns. Although Singapore has partially lifted its ban, the damage to its data center market may be irreversible, with investors favoring neighboring countries like Malaysia and Indonesia. Despite the challenges, there are some signs of recovery. Google is continuing to build new data centers in the Netherlands, and the market is expected to grow by 10% over the next year. Companies like Switch Datacenters are trying to demonstrate the added value data centers can bring to local communities, particularly through sustainable practices like using residual heat in district heating systems. However, the overall sentiment remains cautious, with the long-term impact of Amsterdam's moratorium serving as a warning to other markets considering similar restrictions. #Amsterdam #DataCenters #Moratorium #DigitalInfrastructure #Sustainability #TechInnovation #MarketTrends #EuropeanMarkets #EnergyEfficiency #DataCenterGrowth

Every year the Tech Capital Global Award honors people, deals and great digital infrastructure projects from around the world. This year I am so happy to see that Elea Digital Data Centers and its people have been nominated to five awards. It is so marvelous to see how much our operations are growing and how much of this growth is being recognized globally. Thank you! We have been nominated for (i) the Capital Raise of the year (our USD110M green bond for gender diversity) and for (ii) the Planet Friendly Finance of the year. Our finance people were also nominated: (iii) Marco Girardi, Digital Infrastructure CFO of the year. (iv) Victor de Almeida, Under 35 Digital Infrastructure Finance Talent award. And, yes, me. I was nominated as the (v) Regional Digital Infrastructure Leader award, something I am happy to see as, since we founded this company, I had the "glocal" concept in mind, focus to bring Brazil to the deserved global scale. To all the awards, however, being recognized as a planet friendly company is what matters most. See you in London, May 22, The Tech Capital !   #digitalinfrastructures

Industry Views, TechUK - Talking 5 with Jennie Bayliss We are living in a time where people want speed, choice, and value, and they want it immediately. People have little patience for poor digital services when so much of their lives are reliant on technology and digital infrastructure, and the need to extend good connectivity beyond the home has never been greater. One of my biggest personal annoyances is poor phone signal when I am in parts of a town or city or no Wi-Fi availability when out and about. We should be looking for solutions that cross boundaries – both in terms of location and technology. The end user wants a seamless service so solutions providing that should be encouraged. On a recent trip abroad, the main towns all offered a ‘metropolis wi-fi’ that just needed one connection with a tick box and no sharing of personal data - we were online the whole time, and in different parts of the country, on different days. If we could build the infrastructure to create a seamless experience across all public services and spaces, that gives the user guaranteed connectivity, it would be a real win for everyone.

#Nordic colocation firm atNorth has announced plans to build a 250MW data center in the town of Ølgod, #Denmark. Located in the city of Varde, the site - dubbed DEN02 - will span 176 hectares. Other specifications have not been shared. The project is expected to be complete by the end of 2026. The company added the facility will be designed to offer colocation services for #hyperscalers and companies using AI and high-performance computing workloads. “Our DEN02 site is truly a blueprint for future #datacenters. The highly energy-efficient #design, including its state-of-the-art heat reuse technologies, coupled with the advantageous location in Denmark and our dedication to #sustainability, exemplifies innovation in our industry,” said Eyjolfur manus Kristinsson, CEO of atNorth. The Nordic operator has already signed a collaboration agreement with Wa3rm, a specialist in the development of circular and bio-based operations for waste streams. The partnership will enable the recycling of excess heat from the new campus for use in large-scale greenhouses for vegetable production. atNorth has another site under construction in Denmark, located near Ballerup, with an expected capacity of 30MW. DEN01 is expected to launch in Q2 2025. Headquartered in Reykjavik, Iceland, atNorth currently operates seven data centers across #Sweden, #Iceland, and #Finland, with another Finnish site currently under #construction.

"Georgia Tech has more graduates working in artificial intelligence than any other school in the country, according to JLL's new Technology Top 5 report." Watch the video below or read more in the Atlanta Business Chronicle https://lnkd.in/egwyGkdm