(Finance) – Googlea US company controlled by Alphabetannounced that will invest $1 billion in a data center in the UKto grow in what it considers a key market.
“People and businesses in every corner of the UK rely on data centers to power useful services like Search, Maps, YouTube, Workspace and Google Cloud,” he said Debbie WeinsteinVice President of Google and Managing Director of Google UK & Ireland – As more people take advantage of the opportunities created by the country’s digital economy and unlock new ways in which AI-powered technologies can boost productivity, fuel creativity, improve health outcomes and unlock scientific discoveries, it is critical to invest in the technical infrastructure needed to support innovation and technology-driven growth.”
“One of the ways we are doing this is by investing $1 billion in a new data center in the UK Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire – he explained – The site of 33 acres will create construction and technical jobs for the local community. Once completed, this investment will bring critical computing capabilities to businesses across the UK, supporting AI innovation and helping to ensure reliable digital services to Google Cloud customers and Google users in the UK and abroad.” .
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