AWS is spending billions on five new data centers
AWS to splash data center cash in the US
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AmazonWeb Services (AWS) has announced it intends to spend almost $12 billion on five new data centers in Morrow County near Portland, Oregon.
Thecloud hostingdivision of the tech giant said that the investment will more than double the size of its operations in the relatively rural region.
Morrow County, with a population of just 12,000, will apparently receive hundreds of new jobs as a result of the deal according to Amazon, as well as a boost to regional tax income.
What does the move mean?
Amazonsaysthe move will mean 600 new tech jobs for the region, that will pay an average of $75,000.
Each new data center is set to cost around $2.37 billion, with about $280 million being earmarked for the land and buildings.
The single-story data center buildings are set to measure 20,000 sqm each.
According to the documents, construction is set to begin during Q3 2026, with hiring expected to commence in Q4 2026.
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The latest announcement builds on Amazon’s already significant investment within Morrow County; the cloud giant already has four data centers running along the Columbia River.
Amazon has already received tax breaks in the region of with a value of around $161 million in the past five years according to local newspaperOregon Live.
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The news comes as the AWS has been announcing significant investments in the UK.
AWS is set to pump billions into the UK, and has said it will spend more than £1.8 billion over the next two years on UK-related expansion, more than double its existing total investment.
The investments come as the enterprise demand forcloud backupis reportedly set to remain buoyant.
Aanalyst house Gartner recently predicted global public cloud spendingwill rise 20.4% in 2022to a total of $494.7 billion, up from $410.9 billion in 2021.
ViaThe Register
Will McCurdy has been writing about technology for over five years. He has a wide range of specialities including cybersecurity, fintech, cryptocurrencies, blockchain, cloud computing, payments, artificial intelligence, retail technology, and venture capital investment. He has previously written for AltFi, FStech, Retail Systems, and National Technology News and is an experienced podcast and webinar host, as well as an avid long-form feature writer.
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