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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 . The city ’ s thriving tech scene , which is home to a number of Europe ’ s fastest-growing start-ups , has created a rapidly growing addressable market with strong demand for data centre capacity . are as energy efficient as possible . Once fully operational , both sites will run on renewable power and will be able to recover and reuse 100 % of waste heat .

The announcement further consolidates AtlasEdge ’ s sizeable European footprint , which now spans 20 different metros across 13 countries . In 2024 alone , the company has announced new sites in Hamburg and Leeds , and a key acquisition in Vienna .

“ Our entry into the Portuguese market provides us with a key foothold in one of Europe ’ s emerging tech hubs and a market where demand for capacity is rapidly outstripping supply ,” said Giuliano Di Vitantonio , CEO , AtlasEdge . “ Strategic investments like this are only made possible by leveraging our combined expertise and valued customer relationships , and that is precisely what we have done since we launched AtlasEdge . The progress we have made to date has been remarkable , and our push into the Lisbon market represents a continuation of our bold and agile approach .”

Isaltino Morais , Mayor of Oeiras , said : “ This is a hugely encouraging development for our municipality and one which is a testament to our growing reputation as a trusted partner to international technology businesses . During our early conversations with the AtlasEdge team , we were impressed by their clear commitment towards being a good neighbour and we look forward to collaborating with them on delivering an outstanding facility that benefits the wider community .” p

AtlasEdge ’ s Lisbon sites will be 100 % renewable powered and have zero water wastage . As both sites come online and onboard customers over the next three years , they will significantly expand the options in a market experiencing significant growth .

Both sites will be delivered by AgileEdge , a proprietary strategy AtlasEdge has developed that uses a mix of modular construction , traditional onsite build and smart supply chain management to enable rapid site development at consistent quality .

All AgileEdge facilities are designed to flexibly support high density deployments – in any room , and any rack – a first for the industry . This approach also minimises construction waste and ensures AtlasEdge data centres

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