CLOUD & CYBER
“ While efficiency is partly prized because of its ability to reduce costs , it also has significant sustainability ramifications ”
46 sustainability needs to be a consideration from the very start . “ The energy efficiency of the buildings we ’ re constructing is important . And as governments start to worry a little more about data centers and their energy use , we have a role to play in helping our customers figure out the best solutions ,” he said . Avenues being explored included the use of thermal aquifer storage . “ We take it very seriously and we are trying to play our part in solving the problems that our customers are facing .”
Security is another top concern driving data centre construction . While the usual cybersecurity measures remain just as important , data centres , the interface of the physical and virtual realms , also demand top physical security - particularly those that specialise in sensitive information . Swiss Fort Knox caters to just such a demand , with two data centres built under the Swiss Alps . Featuring a dedicated runway , permanent security detail , facial recognition technology and five separate security zones , the owner
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