Yahoo builds data center in Switzerland
With two new construction projects in the canton of Vaud, Yahoo is expanding its presence in Switzerland and Europe: an energy-efficient data center in Avenches and the new Yahoo EMEA headquarters in Rolle.
A former production and packaging factory will be completely renovated, converted and transformed into a new, ultra-modern and environmentally friendly data center, according to a press release issued on Thursday. Various Yahoo services and products, such as Yahoo Home, Yahoo Lifestyle, Yahoo Sports, Yahoo News and Yahoo Finance, will be supported here.
Cooling the new data center in Avenches is said to require 40 percent less energy than most modern data centers and up to 70 percent less than a conventional design. Instead of conventional air conditioning systems, Yahoo is implementing its own special free-cooling concept. The heat generated in the data center is dissipated and, in return, cool outside air is brought in.
Cooling the new data center in Avenches is said to require 40 percent less energy than most modern data centers and up to 70 percent less than a conventional design. Instead of conventional air conditioning systems, Yahoo is implementing its own special free-cooling concept. The heat generated in the data center is dissipated and, in return, cool outside air is brought in.
