Data Center Finance: Google Sets Another Data Center Spending Record
Google announced in early February that it had completed yet another record setting year for data center infrastructure spending.
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Data Center Finance: Amazon Buys Startup Annapurna Labs
Amazon announced in mid-January that it has purchased Israeli data center company Annapurna Labs.
Virginia Data Center Power Lines Cause A Stir
The Virginia General Assembly and residents of Prince William County raised protests in early January over proposed power lines that would reportedly service Amazon’s new Virginia data center.
Cambridge UK Emerging as European Tech Hub
With proximity to London data centers and connection to a vast network of fiber, Cambridge, U.K., is establishing itself as one of the foremost technology hubs in Europe.
Ohio Data Center Plans Near Completion for Amazon
Ohio Governor John Kasich recently announced a meeting with Amazon officials where the company confirmed a $1.1 billion investment for an Ohio data center.
Seattle Data Center Sustainability Focus For New Amazon Facility
The plans for the Seattle data center call for an 11-story building that focuses on data center sustainability by potentially piping heat to neighboring buildings.
German Data Centers Planned For Amazon
In late October, Amazon’s cloud computing division announced plans to construct two German data centers in Frankfurt.
Ohio Data Center Tax Incentives Sought By Amazon Affiliate
Amazon’s data center affiliate Vadata was approved for two tax credits in August worth more than $80 million by the Ohio Tax Credit Authority to locate a facility in the state.
China Data Centers Planned for Amazon and China Mobile
A number of data center operators are expanding their global service footprints, including China Mobile and Amazon, which recently announced plans for new China data centers.
Netflix-Comcast Deal: Data Center Connectivity Implications
Netflix and Comcast recently announced an interconnection agreement with some interesting implications for Internet connectivity.
