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Poland is now Europe's largest energy construction site, with 38GW of renewables installed and a grid preparing for 5GW of data center capacity by 2040. Piotr Kowalski of the Polish Data Center Association breaks down what's driving the boom: below-€10M/MW builds, 50% lower cooling costs, and gigawatt-scale projects from the Baltic coast to Western Pomerania.

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A Equinix investiu mais de US$3 bilhões no Brasil e está executando 4 obras simultaneamente, incluindo uma instalação focada em IA. Victor, Presidente da Equinix Brasil, detalha os R$1,5 bilhão investidos em 12 meses, por que a reforma tributária sozinha não vai impedir que 60% das cargas de trabalho sejam processadas fora do país, e como a primeira nuvem de IA do Brasil triplicou sua capacidade em 6 meses.

Equinix has invested $3B+ in Brazil and is running 4 builds at once, including an AI-focused facility. Victor, President of Equinix Brazil, breaks down the R$1.5B spent in 12 months, why tax reform alone won't stop 60% of workloads from going offshore, and how Brazil's first AI cloud tripled capacity in 6 months.

Tenants who signed at $75/kW are renewing at $130-$150, and the headline rate no longer tells the full story. Ed and Montana Meyer break down powered shells, yield-on-cost deals, triple nets, and why a $15/kW pricing miss compounds into millions across a 100MW campus.📊 Get more market insights HERE🤝 Speak with someone from our global data team HERE💻 Book a platform demo HERE

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In this episode of datacenterHawk's Latin America podcast series, Analyst Daniel Correia and Regional Director Steve Sasse speak with Francisco Basoalto, Managing Director of Equinix Chile and Peru, at Equinix's ST2 facility in Santiago. Basoalto describes how Equinix has grown its retail colocation share in Santiago to roughly 38% since acquiring Entel's data center assets in 2022, investing in carrier neutrality, interconnection, and new capacity, including Santiago's first liquid cooling-capable facility for AI workloads. The conversation covers Chile's recent reform to environmental permitting thresholds, which could cut approval timelines from over a year to roughly six months, as well as the structural advantages driving Santiago's growth: a significant renewable energy surplus, strong connectivity, and political stability across administrations. Despite hyperscale buildouts from AWS, Microsoft, and Google, all demand remains concentrated in Santiago, though an upcoming Asia-South America submarine cable could eventually shift that picture.---En este episodio de la serie de podcasts de datacenterHawk para América Latina, el Analista Daniel Correia y el Director Regional Steve Sasse conversan con Francisco Basoalto, Director General de Equinix Chile y Perú, en las instalaciones ST2 de Equinix en Santiago. Basoalto describe cómo Equinix ha incrementado su participación en el mercado de colocación retail en Santiago a aproximadamente un 38% desde la adquisición de los activos de centros de datos de Entel en 2022, invirtiendo en neutralidad de carriers, interconexión y nueva capacidad, incluyendo la primera instalación con enfriamiento líquido en Santiago para cargas de trabajo de inteligencia artificial. La conversación aborda la reciente reforma a los umbrales de permisos ambientales, que podría reducir los plazos de aprobación de más de un año a aproximadamente seis meses, así como las ventajas estructurales que impulsan el crecimiento de Santiago: un importante excedente de energía renovable, conectividad sólida y estabilidad política a través de múltiples administraciones. A pesar de las construcciones a hiperescala de AWS, Microsoft y Google, toda la demanda permanece concentrada en Santiago, aunque un próximo cable submarino entre Asia y Sudamérica podría eventualmente cambiar ese panorama.

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At the Advancing Data Center Construction Conference, Mike Netzer of datacenterHawk sat down with Tobe Aguocha, Senior Director of Project Management at EdgeConneX. Their discussion offered a look into how EdgeConneX sustains its rapid growth while navigating the complex logistics of modern hyperscale delivery.
Dr. Aguocha’s career path mirrors the industry's evolution. Starting in architecture, he transitioned through commercial and retail construction before specializing in the mission-critical space with giants like Amazon and Microsoft. At EdgeConneX, he oversees data center delivery for the Americas, managing projects from the engineering handoff through to operations. His background provides a unique perspective on bridging design with the practicalities of hyperscale construction.
Aguocha identified three major hurdles in project execution: procurement, power, and skilled labor. Supply chain volatility continues to cause equipment delays, but power availability is an even greater challenge. Securing a site with adequate power and holding that capacity is a significant risk. Furthermore, a growing scarcity of skilled labor presents a major obstacle, as experienced professionals retire without a sufficient pipeline of new talent to replace them.
With project timelines extending up to two years, customer needs can change significantly from lease signing to delivery. Aguocha stressed that while flexibility is crucial, it requires rigorous oversight. EdgeConneX accommodates client changes that improve project standards, but only after a strict change management process evaluates the impact on cost and schedule. This ensures project integrity while meeting evolving client requirements.
Looking forward, Aguocha is excited about the industry’s rapid expansion, driven by AI and cloud computing. He described "velocity" as the key to success—moving fast and efficiently to meet demand. He believes data centers will soon be seen as essential infrastructure, similar to hospitals, as they become vital for AI delivery. The focus is on innovating processes to satisfy clients at the forefront of technology.
The conversation highlights a critical moment for the data center industry. As demand accelerates, success depends on managing logistical challenges without sacrificing speed. For investors and professionals, the message is clear: securing power, fortifying supply chains, and cultivating new talent are no longer just operational details—they are the primary drivers of value in the hyperscale era.
From Architecture to Mission CriticalThe Triple Constraint: Power, Procurement, and PeopleBalancing Flexibility with ExecutionThe Velocity of AI and InnovationConclusion