Interxion presents MAD4, its largest data center in Madrid

With a capacity of 35.000 M² of technical space and 30 MW of electrical power, MAD4 is the largest data center in Interxion and the fourth that the company has built.

The presentation of the works of MAD4, which is being built in the district of San Blas-Canillejas, has had the presence of the president of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Diaz Ayuso, who has highlighted the value of the region as an investment center, in which “there is an economic renaissance and it is thanks to companies such as Interxion. We want to be the digital hub of Southern Europe.".

In your speech, Díaz Ayuso has provided some data in this regard such as “every euro invested in a data center multiplies by twelve the impact on GDP”, as well as that “the projects announced in data centers in Madrid exceed the 680 millions of euros”, and that in the district in which MAD4 is located “the 65% of Internet traffic“.

previously, and around the digitalization of the economy, a round table was held in which the president of ADigital, Carina Szpilka; the CEO of DXC Technology, Juan Parra, and the CEO of Interxion Spain, Robert Assink, which was also attended by Díaz Ayuso.

"The digital economy contributes to the 19% of GDP of our country, the second behind real estate. After the pandemic this percentage has grown and the ambition is that reaches the 40%", pointed out Carina Szpilka.

After highlighting the good position of Spain in infrastructure and connectivity, Szpilka has pointed out that “training is essential, along with enhancing cybersecurity, make flexible regulation and efficient taxation and boost innovation a lot”.

For Juan Parra, "In recent years, the importance that transformation and technology have acquired in companies has increased.. the digitalization is a lever to differentiate yourself, to be more competitive and efficient".

For its part, Robert Assink, has ensured that “if we want to reach the level of Amsterdam, one of the main digital nodes, We must multiply digital infrastructure (networks and data centers) by seven. They are relevant investments so that the rest of the economy can develop".

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