Microsoft Announces Iowa Data Center!

You have to have to hand it to Om Malik, his interview with Debra Chrapaty of Microsoft at Structure has brought out an incredible piece of news.   The video found here is full of details about Microsofts program.   She is as plain speaking as they come and doesn’t mince words when it comes to their infrastructure.   Its clear that they view their infrastructure investments as strategic and better than Google’s.  As a native Iowan you can bet I am extremely excited about this announcement.  As John Rath states in his blog, the next question is where.  Personally, my money is on the Des Moines or Council Bluffs area for the facility, maybe Ames.  I think the recent flooding we had here would negate most locations on the eastern side of the state.    

Also at Structure Dan Costello gave a great presentation around containers, data centers, and whats next.  Green M3 had  a great recap of his talk as well. They are talking about achieving an average PUE of 1.3.   I am more than a bit skeptical about those numbers but cant wait to see the information as it comes available.     Microsoft continues its data center and infrastructure juggernaut.  What I love is that is not just about the technology but also about education.   Oh yeah, and also that its happening here in the silicon prairie.

Its a great way to roll into the Fourth of July weekend!