Digital Realty reported that its portfolio grew by 34% by 2025, but total water use increased just 3% from 2023.
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The conversation around water use in data centers needs clear numbers. It also needs context. ComputerWeekly.com’s latest coverage takes a closer look at the detail behi…
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Digital Realty
- Industry
- IT Services and IT Consulting
- Location
- Austin, US
- Company size
- 5,001–10,000 employees
About Digital Realty
Digital Realty brings companies and data together by delivering the full spectrum of data center, colocation and interconnection solutions. PlatformDIGITAL®, the company's global data center platform, provides customers with a secure data "meeting place". Digital Realty enables its customers with the connected data communities that matter to them with a global data center footprint of 300+ facilities in 50+ metros across 30+ countries on six continents.
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Digital Realty attended Day one at ITW Africa in Nairobi at Stand 104 to connect with the telecom, cloud, and digital infrastructure community shaping East Africa's future.
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Digital Realty has more than 90% of its data centers electricity matched with renewable energy, including wind and solar, totaling around 1.7 gigawatts to power over one million homes annually.
Research & Knowledge
Digital Realty published a feature article by ComputerWeekly.com highlighting the details behind data center water use, cooling technology, efficiency, and location.
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