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Data Center Metrics Demystified
Data center efficiency goes beyond knowing if servers are still up. These days, data center managers are accountable for energy usage, energy efficiency, compliance, regulation, and the list goes on. more
The Green Gold Rush Over Iceland’s Data Centers
There is a gold rush mentality right now when it comes to building data centers in Iceland, according to execs of the companies that have been moving into that market. The latest person to reference this phrase to me is Tate Cantrell, CTO of startup Verne Global, and he told me it’s not uncommon for his web-serving customers to bring up the description when asking about the industry. more
Data center efficiency goes beyond knowing if servers are still up. These days, data center managers are accountable for energy usage, energy efficiency, compliance, regulation, and the list goes on. more
The Green Gold Rush Over Iceland’s Data Centers
There is a gold rush mentality right now when it comes to building data centers in Iceland, according to execs of the companies that have been moving into that market. The latest person to reference this phrase to me is Tate Cantrell, CTO of startup Verne Global, and he told me it’s not uncommon for his web-serving customers to bring up the description when asking about the industry. more
About Verne GlobalVerne Global is a wholesale data center developer based in Keflavik, Iceland, and Washington, D.C. The company is a joint venture between Novator and General Catalyst Partners. Our mission is to develop data centers in optimized geographic areas that offer the best total cost of ownership (TCO) and 100% renewable power without a price premium. |
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Our Icelandic facility embodies that mission. Capitalizing on Iceland's favorable natural attributes and our unique relationship with the national government, we are building the country's first large-scale, mission-critical data center. This green data platform near Reykjanesbær will leverage state-of-the-art infrastructure design, Iceland's cool climate, and sustainable hydro and geothermal energy sources to capitalize on the country's attractively priced renewable energy and free cooling opportunities. Verne Global is led by an experienced team with proven success in the data center industry, and is ready to lead the way toward dramatically greener, more cost-effective data center facilities. |
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