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DATA CASTLE
Pascal Ubrig , Head of Construction at DATA CASTLE
The demands of AI are putting massive pressure on data centres while equally propelling the growth of the industry . With this in mind , DATA CASTLE , as it grows , keeps its finger on the pulse when it comes to emerging technologies to ensure it puts its best foot forward while staying true to its green roots .
“ It ’ s a super challenge of course ,” Venot expresses , “ and there are multiple factors . With our strategy to be sustainable , we have a heat recovery programme for all the projects we are putting on the market and , at the same time , it ’ s becoming legislation .
“ So we are navigating in a business that is not completely legislated , but it ’ s that way because the business is going much faster than decision-makers . We put a lot of resources into sustainability to ensure we are doing it for today and for the long term .”
Importance of industry partnerships One thing the team at DATA CASTLE is keen to stress is that their success , and that of the wider industry , cannot be attained alone .
“ It ’ s a global industry but it ’ s also a small world ,” Venot jokes . “ That ’ s one of the positives . You build your network inside a business and you know that you can rely on the people and that ’ s how you make the magic happen . You learn a lot . It ’ s never fixed , it ’ s always moving .
“ Today we are working in Germany , but customers might come from the Nordics , US or Asia . You always have a local project , but it ’ s a global industry . Even if you talk with hyperscalers , in the end , you always need local people that know everything about local rules , regulations and how to tackle business .”
And when selecting who DATA CASTLE works with to bring these green facilities to life for its customers , the team is extremely
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