Start Campus in Portugal Now Connected to the EllaLink Subsea Cable
Start Campus, the largest data center in Europe located in Sines, Portugal, has reached a new milestone by connecting to the EllaLink subsea cable. This strategic link strengthens Europe’s digital infrastructure, providing faster, more secure data transmission between Europe and Latin America and positioning Portugal as a key player in global data connectivity.
A Strategic Location for Data Connectivity
Start Campus, known as one of the most ambitious data center projects in Europe, is designed to meet the growing demand for large-scale digital storage and processing solutions. Located on Portugal’s Atlantic coast, Sines offers an ideal location due to its proximity to major transatlantic cable routes, lower seismic activity, and favorable environmental conditions for data center cooling. This geographic advantage allows Start Campus to serve as a significant hub, attracting multinational companies and cloud service providers seeking robust, high-speed connectivity solutions.
The Role of EllaLink
The EllaLink subsea cable is a high-capacity fiber-optic cable system stretching 6,000 kilometers across the Atlantic Ocean, directly linking Portugal to Brazil. This direct connection reduces latency significantly compared to traditional routes, enhancing data speeds between Europe and South America. For businesses and research institutions, this direct link offers improved data reliability and transfer efficiency, supporting industries that rely heavily on real-time data.
By connecting to the EllaLink cable, Start Campus can provide ultra-fast data transmission between continents, making it an attractive option for businesses requiring rapid and reliable connections. Industries such as finance, e-commerce, cloud computing, and AI, where real-time data exchange is crucial, stand to benefit immensely from the low-latency connection that EllaLink offers.
Benefits of the Start Campus-EllaLink Connection
The integration of Start Campus with the EllaLink cable unlocks several advantages:
Enhanced Data Transfer Speeds: The direct connection to Brazil and Latin America reduces latency, providing seamless data transmission and quicker response times for international operations.
Increased Security: The direct subsea link decreases the need for routing through multiple networks, reducing potential points of failure and increasing the security of transmitted data.
Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Operations: Start Campus is committed to sustainability, leveraging Portugal’s renewable energy sources and efficient cooling methods, which align with the eco-friendly data transfer model of EllaLink.
Strengthening Europe’s Data Infrastructure
As Start Campus leverages this connection to EllaLink, Portugal solidifies its role as a digital gateway between Europe and the Americas. This development not only reinforces Europe’s digital autonomy but also boosts Portugal’s standing as a strategic data hub, encouraging further investments in digital infrastructure. The connection to EllaLink thus enables Start Campus to meet the demands of an increasingly digital world, supporting faster global communication and reinforcing Europe’s position in the digital economy.
