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China's data centers and climate change

China's data centers and climate change

September 06, 2021 China

China's data center market has seen incredible growth over the last few years. Back in 2019, the market was valued at USD 13.01 billion but is forecast to reach a value of USD 36.18 billion by 2025. It is also registering a CAGR of 19.2% from 2020 to 2025. While this is good news economically,...

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Read Telstra converts two data centers into carrier-neutral colocation facilities
Telstra converts two data centers into carrier-neutral colocation facilities

Telstra converts two data centers into carrier-neutral colocation facilities

July 29, 2021 Telstra

Telstra has announced the conversion of two of its data centers into carrier-neutral colocation facilities. Based in Sydney and Melbourne, both facilities have a PUE of 1.61 and 10MW power capacity. This move, according to reports, could be the first in a series of smaller data centers opening...

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Read CDH raises RNB 2 billion ($310 million) for a Chinese data center company
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CDH raises RNB 2 billion ($310 million) for a Chinese data center company

June 29, 2021 China

CDH Investments has announced that it has raised RNB 2 billion ($310 million) for a domestic data center Company. CDH Investments is a Beijing-based firm, and the funds it raised are said to be the first domestic fund in China that’s focused on investing in data centers. Ye Tao, managing director...

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Read Tesla establishes a data center in China to store car data locally
Tesla establishes a data center in China to store car data locally

Tesla establishes a data center in China to store car data locally

May 26, 2021 China

Tesla has announced the establishment of its data center in China. The data center opening comes as a response to the criticisms from Chinese authorities that the cameras on Tesla vehicles may be used for spying. In April, the Chinese Government published some rules about data collection by smart...

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Read Underwater data center moves ahead in Hainan China
Underwater data center moves ahead in Hainan China

Underwater data center moves ahead in Hainan China

May 24, 2021 China

Hainan Port’s investment Company, Hainan Xintou, announced that it would launch its commercial undersea data center. The data center will run in 100 airtight pressure vessels on the sea bed close to China’s Changjiang Nuclear Power Plant. Beijing Highlander, a marine specialist, tested the...

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Read GDS Holdings reportedly considering acquisition of GLP’s data centers
GDS Holdings reportedly considering acquisition of GLP’s data centers

GDS Holdings reportedly considering acquisition of GLP’s data centers

May 18, 2021 China

According to a report by Bloomberg, GDS Holdings is considering acquiring GLP Pte’s data centers business. The value of the assets is substantial and estimated to be between $8-10 billion. If the prospective deal goes forward, it will enable the Chinese firm to expand its footprint, while GLP...

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