On the occasion of International Data Center day, Spain DC, The Spanish Data Centers Associationhas carried out a symbolic action in the center of Madrid: the shutdown of the screens of the Plaza de Callao. With this action, the Association seeks to raise awareness about the importance of these centers in the digital economy and in the day -to -day life of society.
«Without data centers there are no WhatsApp, nor Netflix or HBO series, there are no video calls, or telework, or online payments. But there are also no bank transactions, or remote medical quotes, there is no possible technology, there would be no. Simply, and that is what we wanted to demonstrate in Callao, without data centers we would melt black », Begoña Villacís, Executive Director of Spain DC explained During breakfast held this morning in the Zenit The Studio space in Madrid.
The importance of data center in Spain
The data centers sector is in full expansion in Spain. According to the latest Spain DC reportan investment of more than 58,000 million euros until 2030with a demand that will grow 90% in the next four years. However, despite this growth, the country has lost positions compared to other European nations.
«Spain cannot afford to lose the train of digitalization, be left behind this fourth industrial revolution in which we have left with advantage, but where we are losing speed. We need administrations to understand that digitalization is not an option, we have to make a significant effort in terms of investment in digital infrastructure and increase in electrical distribution networks, which have become obsolete for current needs, ” HAVED EMILIO DIAZ, PRESIDENT OF SPAIN DC.
In addition to its economic importance, Data centers in Spain also stand out for their sustainability. And these centers manage to nourish energy 100% renewable and represent less than 0.2% of national electricity consumption, compared to 3-4% of other European countries. Similarly, they are implementing advanced technologies, such as liquid cooling systems and reuse of residual heat to supply hospitals, schools or train stations.
This is how, with this action in Callao, Spain DC It seeks to put on the table the strategic role of data centers in digital transformation in Spain and the need to continue betting on this sector increasingly important for the future.
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