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    Google to open second data centre in Latin America with $850M investment

    By Rebecca XuSeptember 2, 2024Updated:September 2, 2024No Comments3 Mins Read
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    • 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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    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

    What happened

    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.

    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

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    Why it’s important

    The significance of Google’s investment in data centres goes beyond just infrastructure development. By establishing these facilities in strategic locations, Google is not only enhancing its capacity to serve users and businesses in Latin America but also creating job opportunities and fostering innovation in the local tech ecosystem. The opening of the new data centre in Canelones is poised to contribute significantly to the professional and technological growth of Uruguay and neighbouring countries.

    The continued expansion of Google’s data centre network underscores the company’s commitment to enhancing its infrastructure, improving service delivery, and supporting digital transformation globally. As digital technologies become increasingly integral to daily life and business operations, investments in data centres play a crucial role in shaping the future of technology and connectivity. Google’s strategic investments in data centres not only elevate its competitiveness in the cloud services market but also drive economic growth and technological advancement in the regions where these facilities are located.

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    Rebecca Xu

    Rebecca Xu is an intern reporter at Blue Tech Wave specialising in tech trends. She graduated from Changshu Institute of Technology. Send tips to r.xu@btw.media.

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