A New Regulation for the Financial Sector Called DORA Takes Effect Next Year! How Does it Affect Digital Infrastructure?
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A New Regulation for the Financial Sector Called DORA Takes Effect Next Year! How Does it Affect Digital Infrastructure?

Discover how the new EU regulation, DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act), impacts the financial sector's IT infrastructure. This article outlines key requirements and actions for banks, cryptocurrency service providers, insurers, and others to enhance digital resilience and security. Learn how to adapt ICT systems to meet these new standards, ensure operational continuity, and manage third-party risks effectively. Explore the role of data centers in complying with DORA and maintaining a secure, reliable financial sector environment.

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Where is Europe's Largest Data Center?
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Where is Europe's Largest Data Center?

As of November 2022, there are over 1,200 data centers across Europe, covering a total area of 8.3 million square meters and a power capacity of 8,300 MW. The market is dominated by US companies, with Equinix operating 83 sites across Europe and Lumen Technologies having 56 facilities. Germany and the United Kingdom lead in terms of the number of data centers, each hosting well over 400. But where are the largest ones located?

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The European Commission imposes new reporting obligations on organisations with server rooms
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The European Commission imposes new reporting obligations on organisations with server rooms

The increasing number and volume of data centers is leading to an increase in energy consumption and their efficiency is becoming increasingly important. Initiatives of the European Union (EU) such as the European Green Deal and the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) therefore also set targets and measures to improve the energy efficiency of data centers. Ultimately, this will affect owners of larger server rooms as well as users of data centers.

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