Beitrag von E H Attorneys-at-Law

Have you ever thought why the capacity of data centers is often measured in megawatts (MW) instead of teraflops that is used for super computers? While teraflops is important for evaluating the computational capabilities of individual hardware components, the overall power consumption is crucial for managing the infrastructure and operational costs of a data center. So, MW provides a more comprehensive view of the energy requirements and sustainability considerations for these facilities. So great news for Finland and a tangible step in green transition. PS. Again a good case how Finnish single price area policy just widens the gap of new production located in North and new consumption in South. More investments in power lines needed.

atNorth announces heat reuse enabled mega site in Kouvola, Finland. FIN04 will have an immediate power supply of 60 MW with the first phase, ready for operation in the second half of 2025 and a path to power to several hundred megawatts when fully built. The site will cater for both colocation customers and build-to-suit projects. FIN04 is located 139KM north-east of Helsinki and will be atNorth’s tenth data center in the Nordics and its fourth campus in Finland. Commenting on the announcement, CEO Eyjólfur Magnús Kristinsson “This agreement is yet another hallmark moment for atNorth. Kouvola is a critical location for our next site as we continue to expand and meet the growing demand for high performance services. We are in ongoing discussions with several AI companies, hyperscalers as well as international organizations requiring High Performance Computing, who see the clear benefit of moving to the Nordics to decarbonize their IT workloads. True to our vision, we are leading the way in future-proofed data center infrastructure across the Nordics.” Working closely with the city of Kouvola and energy partner, KSS Energia Oy, the new FIN04 site will be enabled with heat reuse capabilities, which will focus on recovering excess heat from the data center to be recycled through the KSS heating plant for reuse within the local community. Read the full article online https://lnkd.in/dtZnJi2m Redeve Oy Kouvolan kaupunki, City of Kouvola Fingrid Oyj A-Insinöörit Sivenius, Suvanto & Co Ltd Attorneys #datacenter #HPC #sustainablefuture #Nordics #buildingforthefuture

To enhance Nigeria's digital infrastructure, MTN Nigeria has announced the construction of West Africa's largest data centre. This new facility, a 1,500-rack, Tier 4 data centre, is set to play a pivotal role in meeting the growing data demands and digital needs of businesses and consumers across the country. MTN's Chief Technical Officer, Mohammed Rufai, shared details of this project in a recent interview. Rufai highlighted the critical need for expanded data processing capabilities, driven by significant growth in data usage and the emergence of new services. "We see a high demand in the market, with data usage growing significantly. To cater to this demand and prepare for future growth, we are expanding and modernizing our data centre capacity now. This is to ensure we are ready for expansion at the right time," he explained. The new data centre will support MTN’s infrastructure and serve as a vital resource for businesses across Nigeria. "Businesses that require data centre capacity can now forgo maintaining their server rooms. Our facility will provide the space and services needed, enabling companies to digitalize their operations and improve efficiency," Rufai noted. The data centre will also enhance the delivery of content from major tech companies like Meta and Google, bringing content closer to Nigerian users and improving access speeds. This local hosting of content will significantly boost user experience and network efficiency. The project is not just a technological investment but also a catalyst for economic growth. By providing scalable and adaptable infrastructure, it will enable businesses, particularly MSMEs, to leverage cloud services and other digital solutions. This, in turn, will drive innovation, efficiency, and competitiveness across various sectors of the economy. Rufai emphasized MTN’s readiness to partner with startups and MSMEs, offering numerous opportunities for collaboration, particularly in cloud services. Aligned with MTN’s Ambition 2025 strategy, the data centre signals the company’s commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals. The facility will eventually utilize efficient cooling systems and a combination of traditional energy sources, gas and renewable energy. This will significantly reduce its carbon footprint. Rufai stressed the importance of these measures, noting that "up to 60% of the power consumption of a typical data centre in our clime is for cooling. Our highly efficient systems will ensure we meet our sustainability targets." As Nigeria's digital landscape advances, the new data centre marks a significant milestone. It captures a continued drive for innovation, quality, and growth, fostering a connected, modern life and aiming to provide improved services, economic benefits, and a strong digital infrastructure for the future.

KKR to acquire stake in SingTel's regional data centre unit for $807 million❇️ ✅The deal puts the enterprise value of SingTel’s overall regional data centre business at S$5.5 billion ($4.03 billion) and the funds will be used to expand the data centre's business across Southeast Asian markets, including Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand, SingTel and KKR said in a joint statement. ✅Singapore Telecommunications (SingTel) said on Monday global investment firm KKR will acquire a 20% stake in SingTel's regional data centre business for S$1.1 billion ($806.87 million). ✅The deal puts the enterprise value of SingTel’s overall regional data centre business at S$5.5 billion ($4.03 billion) and the funds will be used to expand the data centre's business across Southeast Asian markets, including Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand, SingTel and KKR said in a joint statement. ✅"Robust digital infrastructure...will play a crucial role in enabling Southeast Asia's flourishing digital economy, and Singapore is well-placed to serve as a central hub for the region," said David Luboff, partner and head of Asia-Pacific infrastructure at KKR, in the statement. ✅The deal comes amid growing global investors' demand for infrastructure assets across Southeast Asia, lured by the region's growth prospects and the sector's stable and long-term returns. ✅KKR is making the investment as part of its Asia infrastructure strategy. ✅Southeast Asia's data centre market is expected to grow by 17% over the next five years compared to 12% for the rest of the world, with $9 billion to $13 billion in investments projected for the region, according to the joint statement. ✅KKR's investment will be used to accelerate the expansion of SingTel's regional data center business across Southeast Asia, including Singapore, Indonesia, and Thailand, and explore new markets including Malaysia, the statement said. ✅KKR, which said it is making the investment commitment via a tailored solution, has the option to increase its stake to 25% by 2027 at a pre-agreed valuation. ✅The deal also marks KKR's latest investment in Southeast Asia infrastructure and data centre infrastructure globally, adding to its existing investments in the region that includes Pinnacle Towers and Aster Renewable Energy. ✅The transaction is the first between SingTel and KKR, and enables SingTel to tap into KKR's expertise in investing in data centres and critical telecommunication infrastructure globally in addition to capital. ✅Singtel's regional data centre business is part of the Digital InfraCo unit which was formed in June 2023. Singtel's data centre portfolio is expected to grow to a total combined capacity of over 155 megawatt in 2025, with room to scale up to more than 200 megawatt, from 62 megawatt existing capacity. The transaction is expected to be completed by the fourth quarter of 2023. For opening free demat account mail us at [email protected] #news #updates #stockmarket #kkr

In what promises to be another exceptional year for datacenter and digital infrastructure investment and services, categories for the Celebration of Peers are open for Nomination. The accolades will be presented at an informal ceremony in Antibes at the Conference Dinner on the Beach taking place on the evening of 11 September. With globally relevant accolades signalled by the scale of nominations received last year, the Council has sought to recognize this year the continuing digital transformation and evolution of the sector. This years’ categories are as follows: Data Centre Operator of the Year 2024 AI Infrastructure Innovator 2024 Digital Investor of the Year 2024 Deal of the Year 2024 Law Firm / Legal Advisor of the Year 2024 Real Estate Firm of the Year 2024 Innovation in Digital Infrastructure 2024 ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) Sustainability Innovator 2024 Young Talent of the Year 2024 Personality of the Year in Digital Infrastructure 2024 “The categories for 2024 reflects the sustained growth and investment in digital infrastructure organizations and their professional intermediaries and industry innovators,” commented Alex Rabbetts, chair of Council of Peers. “The quality processes the Council has put in place to review nominations assures transparency and independence and has established a set of prestigious accolades celebrating people and companies in this global multi-billion dollar industry.” The Council of Peers includes highly experienced executives from across the industry including (in alphabetical order) Mark Acton, Head of Technical Due Diligence, Future-tech, Geraldine Camara Managing Director, France Datacenter, Kjetil Ertnæs, Senior Advisor, DLE Consulting A/S, Monika Graß Grass, Senior Consultant, Grass Consulting, Susanna Kass, Carbon Neutral Data Center Advisor, UNSDG Program, Isabelle Kemlin, Business & Innovation Rise Research Institute of Sweden and Vice Chairman, Swedish Data Center Industry Association, Stephanie Liston, Chair, UK Digital Connectivity Forum, Deborah McGargle, CEO, FAR Technologies Ltd and chair, and Alex Rabbetts, Managing Director, Corozon. Nominations are now open and close 30 April 2024. Visit the website for access to information about the process, how to complete nominations, and the Manifesto of the Council of Peers. The Celebration of Peers takes place at Platform Global the annual transactional marketplace for investors in datacenters and digital infrastructure and established as a premium C level event with the foremost content and high end networking in EMEA, taking place in Antibes 10-12 September 2024. Nominate at https://lnkd.in/eV7MvKZM

🔆🌐 The data center colocation market was valued at USD 30.42 billion in 2022 and is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 7.25% from 2022 to 2028, reaching USD 46.3 billion in 2028 🌐🔆 The European data center colocation market is attracting substantial investments, with Western Europe drawing the focus of those global operators seeking to extend their presence. Furthermore, favorable policies make the Nordics an attractive hub for investments. The major contributors to green data center development in Latin America include Brazil, Chile, Argentina, and Paraguay; these countries' data center operators and governments are working toward adopting renewable energy and other measures. In Central and Eastern Europe, data center operators are securing land for new facilities or repurposing existing buildings to meet the growing demands for infrastructure. Over USD 450 million was invested in Central & Eastern European countries in 2022. #projektmanagement #projektentwicklung #bau #construction #projectmanagement #projectdevelopment #datacenter #rechenzentren #sustainability #ESG #edgedatacenter #hyperscale

I highlighted the potential for these problems over 3 years ago, grid capacity or lack of, is a problem in all the FLAP'D and COSH markets, the supply chain has to get a grip on their embodied carbon numbers, they need to get them calculated and published ASAP, as for skills, thats a problem that the National Data Centre Academy https://lnkd.in/d5Sm73ip is attempting to solve. We're working with Innovate UK Edge to get the project up and running and we will be releasing information on our approach soon, if in the meantime you'd like more information contact me on [email protected]. The academy is "for the sector, by the sector" to "train tomorrows digital technicians"

Brookfield to acquire Seven of Cyxtera’s US Data Centers for US$ 775 Million Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P., one of the largest owners and operators of critical global infrastructure networks, has thrown Cyxtera Technologies, a distressed American data center colocation and digital infrastructure firm, a US$ 775 Million lifeline. Brookfield will purchase from several landlords the real estate at which seven of Cyxtera’s U.S. data centers are located. Readers would recall that in June 2023, Florida-based Cyxtera had filed for bankruptcy before a New Jersey court under Chapter 11, due to mounting debts and severe funding crunch. The Asset Purchase Agreement (APA) with Brookfield will allow enable Cyxtera to strengthen its financial health and business position in the long run. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/d5RinhcV #datacenter #datacenternews #datacenterinfrastructure #datacenterindustry #news #viral #technology #cloud #wmedia #datacentre #sustainability More Info at : https://lnkd.in/d7JrbwnD

https://lnkd.in/ePU_mPfy Interesting read. I like these quotes:- 'Increasing scrutiny being given to the building's embodied carbon, which causes holdups if suppliers are unable to provide sustainability credentials, plus opposition to datacenter developments from local communities can lead to legal disputes that halt construction indefinitely.' and this- 'When it comes to adopting renewable energy sources for datacenters, the lack of relevant skills was again cited as a leading issue, along with the ability of such sources to meet demand and the risks associated with switching.' These quotes highlight two important issues that data centre companies must address, these are supply chain sustainability and value chains that are resilient and ready when needed. Then the social sustainability issue of stakeholder engagement. If data centre providers engage with colleges and other institutions, we can ensure a pipeline of skill rich employees to lead us through the decades ahead. Then lastly there is the broad requirement issue of access to sustainable power, locally being preferable. I think there's a great deal of potential in combined heat and power solutions. There are only so many brownfield sites avaliable, data centre providers must get creative and regulators must create supportive tax breaks for innovative stakeholder led approaches to data centre development and win wins in urban areas. #datacenters #datacentresolutions #esg #esgreporting #sustainabilityreport #cloudcomputing #ppa #renewablepower

The world is changing, climate change, resource scarcity and carbon footprint are on people’s and companies’ minds. Datacenters aren’t going away in our interconnected world and will continue to be important and costly both in dollars and in energy and other resources. It’s good to see Vertiv and other companies being to adapt to what lies ahead.