Mission Critical Facilities
Built to support the critical operations with focus on sustainability and energy efficiency
The opening of the Microsoft Data Centre in Madrid marks a significant milestone in Spain’s technological infrastructure. This centre, designed as a Mission Critical Facility, reflects a remarkable advance in the architecture and engineering of buildings intended to house and protect essential computer systems.
The building itself is a marvel of modern engineering, built to support the critical operations that take place inside. With a Leed Gold certification from the Green Building Council, the data center has been designed with a focus on sustainability and energy efficiency. This not only reduces the environmental impact but also ensures more economical operation in the long term.
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The construction of this type of facility is complex and requires the meticulous planning that we at Cross are used to, especially since they must be able to operate uninterruptedly, even in situations of power failure or natural disasters. As a result, the center has backup power systems, redundant cooling, and fire and other hazard protection measures.
This data centre is not the first of its kind in Spain, but it does represent one of the most significant investments in the region in terms of data infrastructure. With the opening of this center, Microsoft joins other technology companies that have recognized the strategic importance of Spain as a data hub for Europe.
It also represents a clear indicator of the company’s commitment to innovation and digital transformation in Spain. In addition, this center is expected to contribute significantly to the national GDP and job creation, thus boosting the local and national economy.
The inauguration of this data center is not only an achievement in terms of architecture and engineering, but it is also a step forward for the digital economy of Spain and Europe.
With its sustainable design and its ability to host critical operations, the Microsoft Data Center in Madrid is positioned as a key element in the region’s technological infrastructure.
