UK government announces new plans to protect data centers

Data centers powering the UK economy will be designated as Critical National Infrastructure alongside energy and water systems under new government plans. This is the first Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) designation in almost a decade, since the space and defense sectors gained the same status in 2015. The government has also welcomed a proposed £3.75 billion ($4.89 billion) investment in Europe’s largest data center, as plans have been submitted to Hertsmere Borough Council for construction in Hertfordshire by data company DC01UK which will directly create over 700 local jobs and support 13,740 data and tech jobs across the country. Technology… [Continue Reading]