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AtlasEdge has announced its entry into the Portuguese market with the acquisition of two adjacent sites in Lisbon that will deliver more than 20MW of IT load . These sites mark the first stage in a strategic plan for Portugal by AtlasEdge , which will see the company invest more than € 500 million in the coming years .
The sites are in Carnaxide , within the Lisbon Metropolitan Area , a highly strategic destination in close proximity to Carcavelos , the landing point for multiple subsea cables . This location enables customers to leverage the subsea gateway to Africa , Latin America and the rest of Europe , making Lisbon a vital international connectivity hub .
UAE
Acronis has announced the opening of a new Cyber Cloud data centre in
Dubai , signalling a deliberate push to tap into the region ’ s accelerated technological advancements and increased digitisation . The United Arab Emirates ( UAE ) newest data centre comes against a backdrop of the country ’ s steady increase in IT load capacity , with projections estimating a compound annual growth rate of 16 % by 2029 .
Marking its debut in the UAE ’ s data centre market , the Acronis Cyber Cloud Data Center is set to demonstrate the company ’ s dedication to providing secure and reliable cybersecurity protection solutions that underscore its commitment ’ s strength .
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