Data Centers: This is serious business with execution, planning, and RoI-driven all success mantras alongside. The launches and expansions are now just numbers and show no signs of a pause. Experts say the actual growth may be yet to begin. India accounts for roughly 14 to 15% of global internet users, whereas data center is only 6% leaving a huge gap there. As the number of Internet users goes up, the young population of India is likely to drive the demand for OTT platforms, mobile usage, payment gateways, and gaming and entertainment.
Colt Data Centre Services: Today, Japan contributes 40-50% of Colt’s business, with the balance driven by Europe. The company also counts cloud computing majors Microsoft, Amazon, Google, and Oracle as its major growth drivers, claiming that they cumulatively bring 80% of the new business due to their huge data centre requirements.
Also in today s EMEA regional roundup: Virgin Media O2 expands gigabit network in Scotland; Silicon Valley Bank UK bought by HSBC; Telia points to sustainability halo.