BusinessOulu / Datacenter

World´s • Best • Location • for • Datacenter

Cool, Green & Powerful

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World´s • Best • Location • for • Datacenter

The Capital of Northern Scandinavia

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There are over 250,000 inhabitants in Oulu. It is the fastest growing region in Finland.

Oulu has the most educated people in Europe.

Technology is in the heart of Oulu.

Oulu is also a city of research and development.

People from Oulu are known for their innovative approach and appetite to create new things.

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World´s • Best • Location • for • Datacenter

The Best Priced & Most Reliable Energy

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500+ MW green energy is available instantly

from hydroelectric plants in river Oulu.

Most reliable power grid in Europe.

Construction power available low costs, e.g.

-20% compared to Northern Sweden.

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World´s • Best • Location • for • Datacenter

Smart Arctic Energy

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Recycling of waste heat offers an opportunity for social participation.

Rock cavern heat storage maximises the heat recovery.

Distribution one of the most utilise district

heat network ensures efficient energy in all season.

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World´s • Best • Location • for • Datacenter

Nordic Climate & Organic Cooling

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Free air cooling 12 months of the year.

Multiple natural waterways provide use of water

& waste water, connections already existing in the proximity of the sites.

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World´s • Best • Location • for • Datacenter

Fast Track from Government

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Datacenters have the lowest energy taxes in Europe

Datacenters have full support from all levels of

Government, incentives, fast track for environmental permits.

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World´s • Best • Location • for • Datacenter

Dedicated & Educated Workforce

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33% of population with university degree, EU average 20%.

1st in R&D investments per capita in Finland, 5th

in EU (10% of GDP R&D related, vs. EU average 3%).

Cross-cultural and multidisciplinary universities.

Get things done attitude.

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World´s • Best • Location • for • Datacenter

World-Class Fiber Network

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FICIX3 extension is in Oulu.

New sea cable to Central Europe offers lower latency.

Freedom to offer consumer services anywhere.

Northern sea route - direct sea cable to Japan bridging east and west.

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World´s • Best • Location • for • Datacenter

Secure & Safe Choice

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We have plenty of datacenter sites available.

We have world-class fiber network bridging east and west.

We have high-speed - no nonsense - setup.

We have easy connections to energy source.

We are politically and geographically stable.

We are ready.

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World´s • Best • Location • for • Datacenter

Thank You!

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Contacts for further discussion Mr. Christian Sundell

christian.sundell@businessoulu.com +358 50 3689 609

Mr. Petri Hyypp채

petri.hyyppa@proceed.fi +358 40 7268 875

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