Reviving Dreams in Portugal: Omer Wilson Discusses Start Campus Data Center Project
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Reviving Dreams in Portugal: Omer Wilson Discusses Start Campus Data Center Project

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Summary:

  • Start Campus aims to build a 1.2GW data center campus in Sines, Portugal.

  • The project faced setbacks due to a corruption probe, leading to the resignation of the Prime Minister.

  • Charges have been dropped, and the first data center is now operational.

  • Insights from Omer Wilson, CMO at Start Campus, shed light on moving forward after disruptions.

Big Ambitions for Data Centers

The Start Campus data center project is set to make waves with plans to construct a 1.2GW data center campus in Sines, Portugal. This ambitious project is not just about numbers; it represents a significant step forward in the tech landscape of the region.

Overcoming Challenges

Despite having encountered some setbacks, particularly due to its involvement in a corruption probe that resulted in the resignation of the Prime Minister and the arrest of several executives, including the former CEO Afonso Salema, the project is back on track. With charges now dropped and a new CEO appointed, the first data center on the campus is already operational.

Insights from Omer Wilson

In an exclusive interview, Omer Wilson, the Chief Marketing Officer at Start Campus, shares insights on the project's revival and the importance of starting anew after such disruptive events. Wilson emphasizes the commitment of the team to ensure the project's success despite the challenges faced.

Omer Wilson

Join us in exploring the future of data centers in Portugal as Start Campus redefines its path forward.

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