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Google to open second data centre in Latin America with $850M investment
Google to open second data centre in Latin America, invests over $850 million in Canelones, Uruguay, expanding regional presence.
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Google to open second data centre in Latin America, invests over $850 million in Canelones, Uruguay, expanding regional presence.
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OUR TAKE Google’s decision to open a second data centre in Latin America reflects the company’s commitment to expanding its infrastructure and services in the region. This substantial investment not only highlights the growing importance of data centres for tech companies but also signals positive economic development in Uruguay and the broader Latin American market. –Rebecca Xu, BTW reporter Google, a subsidiary of Alphabet, announced on Thursday the establishment of its second Latin American data centre, located in Canelones , Uruguay, with an investment exceeding $850 million.
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Analysis
Google initially opened its first data centre in Latin America in Quilicura, near Santiago, Chile, in 2015. The company invested $150 million in the initial setup and an additional $140 million for expansion in 2018. Now, with the announcement of the new data centre in Canelones, Google aims to further bolster its presence and support technological advancement in Uruguay and the surrounding region. In addition to its expansion in Latin America, Google is exploring further investments in data centre projects around the world. Recent reports suggest that Google is considering the construction of a “hyperscale” data centre near Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam, set to be operational by 2027. Across the globe, Google has been actively increasing its investment in data centres, such as the $3 billion allocated for a data centre campus in Indiana and further expansions in Virginia. The company also recently announced a $2 billion investment in Malaysia to establish its first data centre and Google Cloud region in the country. Also read: Google considers building a large data centre in Vietnam Also read: Energix signs long-term solar power deal with Google
Key Points
- Google has announced its plans to open a second data centre in Latin America, with an investment of over $850 million.
- This new data centre will be located in the Uruguayan city of Canelones, marking Google’s continued expansion in the region.
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