data centre location
Relocation, Relocation, Relocation
Bruce Garrison, VP of global reach at Zayo, explains the factors that make the
Nordics such an attractive environment for data centres and colocation services.
I
n recent years, a large number
of multinational companies
have decided to house their
data centres, or make use of
colocation services that are
based in Northern Europe. Many
of these companies will also have
offices and a ground presence
in the area, due to business-
friendly regulations and the highly
educated and skilled workforce.
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When it comes to storing and
managing large amounts of data,
businesses need a data centre
which is future proof. The Nordic
region offers political, economic
and technological benefits
that combine to make the area
extremely attractive for data
centre and cloud infrastructure
providers. Even the climate in the
area is a benefit and helps to keep
costs down. But what does this
mean for businesses and what
other advantages does the region
have to offer?
Nordic countries are
business friendly
Nordic countries are keen to
attract international investment
from all over the world. For