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Digital Realty takes steps to secure additional data centre capacity in Athens
NEWS igital Realty , one of the largest global providers of cloud and
D carrier-neutral data centre , colocation and interconnection solutions , has announced that it is under contract to purchase additional land in Athens that is expected to support 15 Megawatts ( MW ) of additional data centre capacity , further strengthening the company ’ s presence in Greece .
The land parcel , located in the adjacent property to ATH3 and ATH4 in Koropi , a suburban town of Athens , is expected to support the development of new facilities which will connect to Digital Realty ’ s existing facilities , providing customers with access to the densely populated , rapidly growing connected data communities that have been established at these sites .
Through PlatformDIGITAL , Digital Realty ’ s global data centre platform , customers will be able to connect to a broad range of businesses through its vast global footprint of more than 300 data centres in 50 + metros across 27 countries on six continents .
“ With this latest development , a personal strategic plan and longtime vision is being realised : firmly placing Greece on the digital map and increasing its competitiveness globally ,” said Apostolos Kakkos , Chairman and CEO of Lamda Hellix , now Digital Realty . “ I ’ m particularly proud of Digital Realty ’ s current position as one of the largest providers of data centre services in south-east Europe , with three data centres in operation and others under development , adding value to Greece ’ s economy from both an economic and local employment perspective .”
Elea Digital announces sustainability-linked bond issued by a data centre operator in Latin America
lea Digital , a Brazilian Edge data centre has announced a R $ 200 million sustainability-linked bond
E to significantly reduce water usage in its operations , reaching ambitious targets that will place the company among the more efficient in the world .
Elea Digital will invest in more advanced and sustainable equipment that allows a more efficient use of water in the cooling process of its data centres while maintaining an efficient use of energy .
According to Alessandro Lombardi , Chairman of Elea Digital , the company , since its foundation , has been committed to positive socio-environmental actions .
“ Today , Elea Digital takes the lead on the commitment with sustainability in the digital infrastructure sector in Brazil ,” said Lombardi . “ We trust that other players may be inspired by our pioneer path .”
The project had the support of three of the largest financial institutions in Brazil and showed adherence in the support of sustainability initiatives . The transaction can inspire other players to follow this sustainable direction .
“ We are proud to be lead coordinator of the first sustainability-linked bond of Elea Digital which also is the first one in the data centre industry ,” said Rafael Garcia , Head of Fixed Income at Bradesco BBI . “ By committing to environmental and social targets , the company innovates and fosters sustainable practices in a relevant sector .”
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