Vantage Data Centers Secures Approval for Major Welsh Investment

Vantage Data Centers Secures Approval for Major Welsh Investment

Vantage Data Centers, a leading US provider of digital infrastructure, has secured planning approval for a new, significant data center project in the Vale of Glamorgan.
This investment represents a major commitment to the Welsh economy and the UK's growing technology sector.
The new facility will provide crucial digital infrastructure to support the increasing demand for cloud computing, data storage, and other digital services.
The project is a positive development for the region, promising to create jobs and reinforce the UK's position as a hub for technology and data infrastructure.

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