: Nation DC commences development work on two data centers

French colocation firm Nation Data Center, an Altarea Group subsidiary has begun development work on two data centers in Brittany and Normandy. In Brittany, the company has begun work on a new site outside Rennes and plans to construct a 3,000-square-meter facility with an IT capacity of 3MW. 

Okan Turedi, managing director of Nation Data Center said, “We aim to respond to the strong growth in the digital needs of businesses in Brittany, while reconciling the challenges of the energy transition. We will thus contribute to the decarbonization of IT in this region. We strongly wish to set up a local network, in line with French players who are increasingly looking for national partners, without compromising on the sovereignty and quality of their infrastructures.”

In Normandy, the company has begun work to refurbish an acquired facility outside Rouen and plans to completely refurbish the 7,000-square-meter facility, including cleaning, asbestos removal, and reuse of materials – to meet the company’s standards

Ludovic Castillo, president of Nation Data Center commented, “We are proud to announce this operation which is part of a development strategy throughout the country of around fifteen eco-responsible data centers by 2030, mainly anchored around major French metropolises.