Data Centres

The data centre liquid cooling market outlook

According to analysis by Persistence Market Research, the data centre liquid cooling market is projected to grow from $4.1 billion in 2024 to $19.4 billion by 2031, at a robust CAGR of 24.6%. This growth, the research firm says, is fuelled by increasing data centre density, the need for energy-efficient cooling systems, and rising adoption of High-Performance Computing (HPC). Liquid cooling systems offer superior energy efficiency, cutting energy use by up to 40% compared to air cooling. Major cloud providers and hyperscale data centres are driving demand for innovative solutions like cold plate cooling and immersion cooling, which address the challenges of high thermal loads and sustainability. North America leads the market with a significant share, supported by booming cloud computing and favorable regulatory policies. The growing need for efficient cooling solutions As data centres continue to expand in scale and capacity, the demand for efficient cooling mechanisms has grown exponentially. Traditional air-cooling systems, though widely used, are struggling to meet the energy efficiency and thermal management needs of modern high-performance computing (HPC) systems. Liquid cooling is emerging as a revolutionary solution to address these challenges. Liquid cooling systems utilise water or specialised cooling fluids to absorb and dissipate heat generated by servers and IT equipment. Unlike air cooling, liquid cooling has a significantly higher thermal transfer efficiency, making it ideal for densely packed data centres. Key components of these systems include cold plates, heat exchangers, and pumps that work in synergy to maintain optimal operating temperatures. Growth projections and industry trends The global data centre liquid cooling market is witnessing robust growth, with projections estimating a CAGR of over 20% between 2024 and 2032. This surge is driven by the increasing deployment of advanced IT infrastructure and rising energy costs. Furthermore, environmental concerns are pushing data centre operators to adopt greener, more energy-efficient cooling solutions, further boosting the adoption of liquid cooling. Liquid cooling offers several advantages over conventional air-cooling methods: - Enhanced energy efficiency: With the ability to directly cool components, liquid cooling reduces overall energy consumption. - Higher cooling capacity: It supports high-density server configurations, enabling better utilisation of physical space. - Reduced noise and maintenance: Liquid cooling systems operate quietly and require less frequent maintenance compared to air-cooling setups. Applications across industries Liquid cooling is not limited to a single sector; it is being rapidly adopted across industries such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and blockchain technology. These sectors require immense computational power, making efficient thermal management critical to their operations. Key challenges in liquid cooling implementation Despite its advantages, implementing liquid cooling comes with its own set of challenges: - Initial investment costs: The upfront cost of installing liquid cooling systems can be prohibitive for smaller enterprises. - Complexity in design and maintenance: Designing an efficient liquid cooling system requires expertise, and regular maintenance can be complex. - Risk of leakage: While rare, leakage of coolant fluids can pose a risk to critical IT equipment. Innovations driving adoption Innovations in liquid cooling technology are making these systems more accessible and reliable. For instance, immersion cooling - where servers are submerged in non-conductive cooling fluids - is gaining traction for its simplicity and effectiveness. Similarly, modular cooling systems are enabling scalability and easier integration into existing data centre architectures. Regional insights: where growth is happening The data centre liquid cooling market is experiencing significant growth across various regions: - North America: Leading the market due to its extensive data centre infrastructure and focus on green technologies. - Europe: Accelerating adoption driven by stringent energy efficiency regulations. - Asia-Pacific: Witnessing rapid growth due to the booming IT sector and increasing investments in data centre facilities. Future outlook: sustainability and beyond The future of data centre cooling lies in sustainable technologies. Liquid cooling systems are poised to play a pivotal role in achieving carbon-neutral data centres. Innovations like water-free cooling systems and closed-loop solutions are expected to further enhance the eco-friendliness of these systems. The path ahead for liquid cooling Data centre liquid cooling represents the next frontier in thermal management solutions. As technological advancements continue to reshape the IT landscape, liquid cooling systems will be essential in meeting the performance and sustainability demands of future data centres. Their adoption not only ensures energy efficiency but also aligns with global efforts toward environmental conservation.

Schneider Electric makes key data centre appointment

Schneider Electric has announced the appointment of Nirupa Chander as Senior Vice President, Secure Power & Data Centres, International Operations. In the role, Nirupa will lead a division of more than 700 professionals, supporting customers and partners in their digital transformation journeys and achieving their sustainability goals in an all-electric world across international zones, including MEA, EAP, Japan, India and South America. “Understanding the complex and nuanced interplay between energy and data will be key to navigating the future of our industry,” says Pankaj Sharma, Executive Vice President, Secure Power, Data Centres & Global Services, Schneider Electric. “Nirupa’s experience and insight in this area will be invaluable in the ongoing digitalisation of the energy sector and our increasingly digital world.” A veteran of the energy industry, Nirupa has extensive experience in energy grids, micro-grids, and automation, as well as project management, engineering, service and business development. Beginning her career with India’s largest industrial electrical company, Nirupa progressed from project engineering roles through project management, and country manager roles with major engineering firms (such as ABB and Hitachi Energy) in Singapore and Australia before joining Schneider Electric in 2022 as Vice President of Power Systems for the Middle East and Africa. Commenting on her appointment, Nirupa comments, “Early career experiences with controls and automation brought me into IT infrastructure, showing me how energy and data are increasingly intertwined. Working on microgrids highlighted the complexity of balancing the grid with energy storage technology and renewables - insights now applicable to creating sustainable data centres. “It is exciting to see the strong coupling between data and energy, and I am excited about applying my knowledge and skills to this evolving field, especially with the anticipated growth in artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential impact on the industry.” Nirupa holds a degree in Engineering from Gujarat University in Electronics and is a certified project management professional. She is a graduate of leadership programmes from both the Wharton School and INSEAD Executive Education. For more from Schneider Electric, click here.

Vertiv acquires centrifugal chiller technology

Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity technologies, today announced the acquisition by its Chinese subsidiary of certain assets and technologies of BiXin Energy Technology (Suzhou) Co. (BSE), a manufacturer of chillers, heat pumps, heat recovery products and air-handling units. Focused on expanding the Vertiv chiller family, the acquisition strengthens Vertiv’s portfolio of critical technologies in support of high-performance compute and AI applications globally. Founded in 2010, BSE brings to Vertiv an established and field-proven presence in the China market and other Asian regions, along with industry patents, advanced technology and strong research and development capabilities that will reinforce Vertiv’s global offering. BSE’s core product offerings include oil-free, magnetic-bearing centrifugal water-cooled and air-cooled chillers incorporating pumped-refrigerant-economisation technology, with cooling capacities of up to 5.5 MW. BSE is an expert on centrifugal technology, which is designed to provide high efficiency, low maintenance, quiet operation and high reliability. “This acquisition supports our capital allocation strategy, which includes adding technologies that are early in the maturity curve to our portfolio,” says Giordano Albertazzi, Chief Executive Officer, Vertiv. “BSE’s solutions and technologies complement and reinforce Vertiv’s existing chiller portfolio and will assist us in addressing growing air and liquid cooling demand to support high-performance compute and AI. Vertiv has the most complete critical digital infrastructure portfolio, and BSE further strengthens our technology offerings that we can provide to customers globally.” Since early 2024, Vertiv has partnered with BSE to manufacture Vertiv-branded products for existing customers in China and throughout Asia. BSE is an Air Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) certified test facility, a China Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Industry Association (CRAA) member and a China High and New-Technology Enterprise. Its products carry the AHRI-certified and CRAA-certified product labels. The combination of engineering, test and technology expertise in centrifugal chillers is complementary to Vertiv’s global chiller product portfolio. “We’ve enjoyed an outstanding partnership with Vertiv and look forward to becoming a part of the company,” adds York Zha, BSE’s CEO. “We’re excited to combine our portfolio with Vertiv’s to deliver a highly efficient and reliable offering of chiller and heat-recovery and reuse solutions for data centre customers globally.” For more from Vertiv, click here.

Duos partners with Texas city for data centre development

Duos Technologies Group, through its operating subsidiaries Duos Edge AI and Duos Energy Corp, has announced a partnership with the Pampa Energy Center. This collaboration aims to develop high-density data centre development parks powered by up to 500MW of natural gas self-generation, supplemented by up to 200MW of wind turbine generation and alternative fuel sources for redundancy. This 500+ acre project will transform Pampa Texas’s infrastructure, create jobs, and drive technological and economic growth. The move will also establish Pampa as an epicentre to address the national shortage of High-Density Data Centre (HDDC) capacity. Building on its expertise in deploying adaptive and scalable brick and mortar data centres, Duos Edge AI is streamlining project timelines, optimising operations, and delivering bespoke infrastructure solutions for Pampa to support four 50MW HDDCs. In partnership with Fortress Investment Group, Duos Energy will ensure reliable energy for the HDDCs by providing up to 500MW of natural gas self-generation, bolstered by wind turbine generation and alternative fuel sources for enhanced redundancy. The first 50MW HDDC is planned to be operational by the end of 2025. Duos says that this integrated approach will ensure sustainability and provide resilience to support Pampa's growing technological and economic needs. Doug Recker, President and Founder of Duos Edge AI, says, “The US faces a tough challenge in alleviating the current data centre demand shortfall, as well as building data centres with alternative energy sources. This collaboration helps to accomplish these challenges, as well as defining a new direction for the Texas panhandle and setting up Pampa to be a new technology leader in the High-Density Data Centre landscape. We’re excited to help set Pampa on an innovative path forward and create new jobs and economic development in the region through this collaboration.” Chuck Ferry, CEO of Duos, comments, “Duos Energy Corporation, partnered with Fortress Investment Group, recently signed a definitive agreement to manage 850MW of mobile gas turbines acquired from APR Energy. This strategic partnership with Pampa allows us to begin the deployment of these highly sought-after power generation assets starting in early 2025, and will provide a bridge to a long-term permanent power plant. We are honoured to contribute to Pampa’s economic growth and bright future.” David Dorman, Duos Energy’s Director of Commercial Operations, remarks, “We are looking forward to collaborating with the Pampa Energy Center to deliver mission-critical power to this High-Density Data Centre development. Duos Energy’s turn-key solution will provide rapid-dispatch bridging power, seamlessly transitioning to a permanent facility. We are honoured to contribute to the future economic growth and development of Pampa, Texas.” Glennette Goode, President of the Pampa Energy Center, adds, “The partnership with Duos Edge AI, Duos Energy, and the Pampa Energy Center allows for the transformation of Pampa into a dynamic hub of innovation, enhanced connectivity, and economic strength. Our board has long focused on the need to diversify our commercial and industrial base. Located in the central United States and within the heart of the wind energy sector, we are poised for significant economic growth. This partnership is the first step in a journey to long-term prosperity in Pampa, Texas.” For more from Duos, click here.

Data centre consumption set to double, Finning reports

Finning UK & Ireland, a dealer of Cat machines, engines, equipment, and power products, is urging data centre operators to accelerate the take-up of sustainable backup power solutions in response to projected surge in energy consumption for the sector. According to Deloitte, global data centre electricity consumption is expected to double to 1,065 terawatt-hours (TWh) by 2030 – equivalent to 4% of total global energy consumption – driven by power-intensive generative AI applications. The increasing strain on power grids – coupled with the rapid expansion of data centres – highlights the urgent need for reliable, sustainable backup power solutions. “The data centre industry faces unprecedented challenges as we approach 2025,” explains Graham Scandrett, Head of Electric Power Sales at Finning UK & Ireland. “The growth of AI and cloud computing is driving increases in power consumption. And although the sector is making strides towards sustainability, the demand for reliable backup power solutions remains paramount. This creates an urgent need to balance environmental responsibilities with operational resilience. “Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) is emerging as a practical solution for data centre operators looking to reduce their carbon footprint while maintaining the reliability of traditional backup power systems. With whole-lifecycle carbon emissions approximately 70% lower than conventional diesel, HVO offers an immediate pathway to sustainability without compromising on performance or reliability.” Graham continues, “We’re seeing a growing interest from operators to use sustainable fuels during both the testing phase and in operation as an alternative to diesel to achieve incremental reductions in the total carbon intensity of fuels while maintaining optimal backup power performance. The flexibility of HVO as a drop-in replacement, combined with its stability and storage advantages over other alternative low-carbon fuels, positions it as one of several strategic choices for data centre operators. “As the data centre industry continues to expand, operators are increasingly focused on developing robust and sustainable backup power strategies. The next few years will be critical for the data centre industry as it balances rapid growth with environmental responsibilities. Forward-thinking operators are already exploring mixed-fuel strategies and investing in compatible generator systems to future-proof their operations. Success will depend on choosing the right partners and technologies to navigate this transition, particularly as we see the convergence of AI-driven demand growth and increasingly stringent environmental regulations.” Finning supports data centre operators with comprehensive power solutions that enable the transition to more sustainable backup power options while ensuring uninterrupted operations and system reliability. For more from Finning, click here.

Harrison Street and PowerHouse sell Virginia data centre

A joint venture between Harrison Street, an investment management firm focused on alternative real assets, and PowerHouse Data Centers, a real estate developer for next-generation hyperscale data centres, announced the sale of ABX-1, a 265,580-square foot powered shell data centre with 60 MW of power, located in Ashburn, Virginia. The sale marks the successful completion of the joint venture’s first development together. Launched in January 2022, the PowerHouse and Harrison Street joint venture partnership has committed $3.2 billion to develop powered shell data centres representing nearly 6 million square feet of data centre space in Northern Virginia, Dallas and Reno. ABX-1 was fully leased to global data centre company, CyrusOne, ahead of the data centre's final completion in October 2023. "This project reflects the strength of the Northern Virginia data centre market, which has been the nation's fastest-growing data centre market for the past five years,” says Michael Hochanadel, Managing Director and Head of Digital Assets for Harrison Street. “Since forming our joint venture with PowerHouse in 2021, we've successfully executed our strategy of developing flexible powered shell facilities in Northern Virginia that meet the exacting specifications of leading cloud providers and colocation users. We look forward to continuing this partnership and expanding our portfolio across Northern Virginia and other strategic US markets where robust digital infrastructure is in high demand.” The sale of ABX-1 is a notable milestone for PowerHouse’s joint venture with Harrison Street. “PowerHouse’s innovation and expertise, coupled with Harrison Street's valuable partnership, enables us to deliver high-quality data centre infrastructure with unbeatable speed to market," explains Doug Fleit, Co-Founder and CEO of PowerHouse Data Centers. "With several projects underway across the country and a growing pipeline of developments, we remain laser-focused on serving the growing demands of hyperscale providers and creating long-term value for our communities and the broader industry." Following the sale of ABX-1, PowerHouse and Harrison Street have three campus developments completed or underway in Northern Virginia, with an executed lease, pre-lease, or letter of intent for 100% of the buildable square feet. In addition to the Virginia portfolio, the joint venture recently purchased land and started construction on PowerHouse Reno (in Reno, Nevada), and PowerHouse Irving (in Dallas, Texas), to develop new state-of-the-art data centre campuses to address the needs of these rapidly growing, highly connected data centre markets. Since 2018, Harrison Street has committed over $5.4 billion to powered shells, carrier hotels, colocation sites, and dark fibre platforms. Over this time, the firm has expanded its relationships with dedicated operating partners and hyperscale users, raised discretionary capital for a dedicated digital vehicle andrealised on its first data centre investments. The sale of ABX-1 continues to demonstrate the growing investor demand across alternative real estate sectors. For more from PowerHouse, click here.

Innovorg and IDCA to transform workforce development

Innovorg, a skills-building and workforce optimisation platform for cloud, hosting, and data centre teams, announced today that it has partnered with The International Data Center Authority (IDCA), an expert in application ecosystem standardisation and education. The partnership will integrate IDCA's comprehensive training content, certification programmes and standards into Innovorg's cutting-edge platform, creating a powerful solution for companies seeking to develop and optimise their technical workforce across the entire digital application ecosystem. The collaboration focuses on creating adaptive learning experiences for digital infrastructure sector professionals by integrating IDCA's vendor-agnostic content and effective skill development programmes into Innovorg’s master content library, which now includes both paid and public IDCA resources alongside supplementary content. Innovorg’s platform takes this further by automatically curating relevant IDCA content and helping prioritise the right learning materials based on individual skills gaps, company preferences, and goals. The platform sets targeted learning objectives, tracks engagement levels, and ensures alignment with personal development goals, creating a structured, personalised educational journey. "We are excited to partner with IDCA to bring its world-class training content and industry standards to our platform," says Elya McCleave, CEO and Founder of Innovorg. "This collaboration will enable us to offer an unparalleled learning experience to our clients, combining IDCA's global expertise with our innovative skills development and workforce optimisation tools." Kurtis Friesen, Head of North America for IDCA, adds, "Partnering with Innovorg allows us to extend our reach and impact in the industry. By leveraging Innovorg's platform, we can deliver our highly effective training content to a broader audience and help Innovorg address the critical skills shortage across the application ecosystem, including cloud, AI, blockchain, cybersecurity, IoT, big data, and data centre sectors." In addition to content delivery, Innovorg enhances learning engagement by generating AI-based quizzes and simulations that complement IDCA’s material as needed, reinforcing comprehension and practical application. IDCA badge delivery to Innovorg clients allows for instant, globally recognisable certification, giving professionals immediate, tangible recognition for completed courses. By incorporating IDCA's global standards and best practices, Innovorg ensures that professionals are equipped with up-to-date, internationally recognised knowledge in the field of data centre infrastructure, data centre operation, data centre engineering, data centre technology, and data centre management. This partnership comes at a crucial time for the industry, as the demand for skilled professionals across the application ecosystem continues to outpace supply. By combining IDCA's regularly updated, industry-informed content with Innovorg's advanced skills gap analysis and career pathing tools, the two organisations aim to create a comprehensive solution for workforce development in the digital infrastructure space.

Verne unveils plans for data centre campus in Finland

Verne, a provider of sustainably powered HPC data centres across the Nordics, has today announced it has acquired a strategic site in Mäntsälä, Finland, and unveiled plans to build its fifth Nordic data centre. With an initial capacity of 70 MW, the Mäntsälä 10-hectare campus, a 40-minute drive from Helsinki-Vantaa International Airport, will support services to data intensive enterprises and AI innovators running High Performance Compute (HPC), machine learning, and other high intensity workloads, while operating exclusively on renewable energy. The new facility will be built in line with Verne’s best practice design principles and expertise, which aim to maximise efficiency while helping customers reduce the environmental impact of their data centre operations. In addition, the new campus will be powered by 100% renewable energy sources, while waste heat generated by the data centre will be harnessed to power local community heating projects. “Verne’s Mäntsälä data centre campus represents a significant step in our mission to help global enterprises embrace advanced computing while at the same time reducing their impact on the environment,” says Dominic Ward, CEO, Verne. “This new site is part of our strategy of continuous growth across the Nordic region and marks our first new location following Ardian’s acquisition of Verne.” Dominic continues, “Finland, with its abundant clean energy, established data centre industry, and highly skilled workforce, offers the perfect environment for our latest development. We are also working in close collaboration with the Mäntsälä Municipality to ensure our latest facility benefits the local area. This includes a plan to harness the waste heat from the facility to supply hot water and heating to neighbouring districts.” Mäntsälä's Mayor, Hannu Laurila, adds, "We are very pleased that Verne has chosen Mäntsälä as the location for its new data centre. This investment creates excellent opportunities for the broader development of the entire region. Mäntsälä is seen by companies as a highly attractive place to settle – one reason for this is, of course, the location, but also our basic infrastructure with reliable power grids is very good.” Construction of Verne’s Mäntsälä data centre will commence in mid-2025 and is expected to take two years to complete. This expansion represents a strategic move in the company’s long-term plan to build out its sustainably powered data centre platform, which was acquired by private investment house, Ardian, in early 2024. Ardian is a long-term infrastructure investor committed to the Nordics market, where it has already invested more than €1.6 billion, with a focus on energy transition and digital infrastructure projects. It is working with Verne to drive sustainable growth across the Nordic countries, starting with this expansion plan in Finland. Verne’s data centre platform currently includes three further facilities in Finland – in Helsinki, Pori, and Tampere, together with a substantial campus in Iceland, and a facility in Central London, which is optimised to support latency-sensitive applications. The Mäntsälä expansion marks another milestone in Verne’s mission to deliver sustainable data centre solutions for the rising demands of AI and HPC workloads. For more from Verne, click here.

African data centres receive Uptime Institute certification

Raxio Group, a provider of Tier III certified and carrier neutral data centres across Africa, has announced that its facilities in Mozambique and Ethiopia have achieved the prestigious Uptime Institute Tier III Certification of Constructed Facility (TCCF). Raxio states that the accomplishment is an endorsement of its commitment to delivering state-of-the-art, reliable, and efficient data centre infrastructure across Africa. The Tier III Facility Certification confirms that these facilities have been constructed in accordance with the original Tier III Design Certification standards and rigorously tested to meet Uptime Institute's performance criteria. This certification also ensures that the data centres are capable of providing the expected reliability and performance under various operational conditions. Robert Saunders, Chief Technology Officer at Raxio Group, emphasises the importance of this achievement for customers, stating, "Achieving the Uptime Institute Tier III Facility Certification for our Mozambique and Ethiopia facilities is a significant milestone. It reassures our customers that these data centres are designed and constructed to meet the highest international standards. This guarantees operational resilience, reliability, and a robust environment to support their critical business operations. Our customers can confidently scale and innovate, knowing that their data is hosted in facilities that are built for peak performance and future growth.” With these certifications, Raxio Group continues its mission to meet the growing demand for high-quality data centre infrastructure in Africa, enabling digital transformation, supporting economic growth, and creating sustainable solutions for businesses across the continent. Raxio Mozambique and Raxio Ethiopia join a growing portfolio of Tier III-certified data centres, highlighting Raxio Group’s dedication to excellence, innovation, and customer-centricity in the African digital landscape. For more from Raxio Group, click here.

IPTO and Serverfarm to develop data centres in Greece

The Independent Power Transmission Operator (IPTO) of Greece and Serverfarm, a global data centre developer and operator, announced today the signing of a Heads of Agreement regarding the formation of Gemini, a joint venture with the objective of developing and operating state-of-the-art, hyperscale-ready data centre facilities in Athens and elsewhere in Greece, on sites owned by IPTO. This strategic alliance marks a significant milestone in advancing Greece's digital infrastructure and fostering sustainable growth in the data-driven economy. Gemini will combine the collective expertise and resources of two leading entities in their respective fields. IPTO, as a crucial pillar of the Greek energy sector, plays a pivotal role in managing the country's electricity grid, ensuring stability, and embracing renewable energy solutions. Leveraging its extensive experience, IPTO will be providing reliable and sustainable power supply, essential for supporting data centre operations along with strategically located sites with access to power and optical fibre networks, as well as other operational resources. Serverfarm, as an expert in data centre development and operations globally, with a strong track record in commercial real estate ventures, will be bringing unparalleled industry experience and advanced design and operational know-how, ensuring that the joint venture will become a point-of-reference for data centre services in Greece. Gemini plans to construct and operate hyperscale-ready data centre facilities in the Greater Athens area, leading initially with a campus with committed power of 130MW, creating the foundations for establishing a robust digital ecosystem to meet the escalating demands of cloud service providers, content delivery networks and enterprises. The data centres will be designed with a focus on energy efficiency, utilising state-of-the-art cooling technologies and renewable energy sources to minimise their environmental impact, creating an unparalleled platform for hyperscale computing in Greece. The joint venture envisions Athens as a prominent digital hub, offering secure, reliable, and low-latency data centre facilities to national and international clients, bolstering Greece's position in the global data economy. Avner Papouchado, the Founder and CEO of Serverfarm, says, “As leading tech and hyperscale organisations continue to expand into Greece, we see a great opportunity to leverage our expertise in this region. Our strategic partnership with IPTO, underscores our mission to invest in transformative projects that create long-term value. The Greek data centre market is still one of the most under-served in Europe, but at the same time, its geographical location makes it ideal to serve as a data gateway between continents. “Our collaboration with IPTO in creating Gemini and our shared commitment to excellence and sustainability will enable us to leverage this immense potential to offer high quality, data centre services in Greece. Our goal is to cater to the growing needs of hyperscale customers in the area and elevate Athens as a major hub for the industry, shaping the digital landscape in the broader region.” Manos Manousakis, the Chairman and CEO of IPTO, adds, “IPTO is building critical infrastructure for tomorrow's electricity and telecommunications backbone networks throughout Greece and beyond, interconnecting the future. We are delighted to partner with Serverfarm, through Gemini, to deliver world-class data centre facilities in Greece. “Serverfarm’s vast experience in developing state-of-the-art data centres, coupled with IPTO's robust energy infrastructure and its strategic location at the crossroads of continents, will create an unparalleled platform for hyperscale computing in Greece, catering to the escalating demand for digital services in the region. This alliance symbolises a significant milestone for Greece's digital transformation, which is poised to build the foundation for a flourishing data-driven economy in Greece. “In this way, we fully exploit synergies and create win-win business opportunities, transforming Greece into a critical energy and data hub of high geopolitical value, at the crossroads of Europe, Africa and Asia.”