Irish Data Center Industry to Add 1,800-plus Jobs in Next 12 Months
New survey from Host in Ireland indicates 96% of data center companies are optimistic about business outlook despite pandemic
DUBLIN — A new survey from Host in Ireland finds 96% of responding companies are positive or very positive about business opportunities within the data center and hosting service industry over the next 12 months. Of those companies, 84% also expect their employee base to grow, potentially creating more than 1,800 new jobs. The survey was conducted with a sample of 50 companies in the data center ecosystem in Ireland, including Host in Ireland partners and other invited participants.
It’s safe to say 2020 has been an unexpected year, fundamentally changing the way people live, work, and play. Technology has been adopted at rates previously unimagined and data processing and storage have exploded. While the COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on many industries worldwide, the data center industry shows signs of long-term growth and stability. Data centers have been one of the top performing asset classes in global real estate investment in 2020 due to the increased demand for digital infrastructure created by the pandemic.