Work starts on £350m Greater Manchester data centre
Kao Data begins construction on a £350 million data centre in Stockport, Greater Manchester, now classified as Critical National Infrastructure.
MAIN POINTS
- Kao Data's new data centre project in Stockport is valued at £350 million.
- The UK Government has designated data centres as Critical National Infrastructure.
- This designation marks the first such move by the UK Government since 2015.
TAKEAWAYS
- The new data centre will enhance digital infrastructure in Greater Manchester.
- Government recognition highlights the importance of data centres in national security.
- The project signifies significant investment in the region's tech industry.