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French startup Denv-R has launched its first floating data center in Nantes, on the Loire River. After unveiling the concept in 2022, plans for the facility were announced in April 2023.
The 100 sqm (1,075 sq ft) container, equipped with solar panels and designed to house four racks, is installed on a float developed by Geps Techno, specialists in offshore buoys.
| Distance | Site | About |
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| 0.88 miles | Cogent Nantes |
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| 3.67 miles | HITS DataCenter | |
| 3.67 miles | Etix Nantes #1A & #1B |
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| 5.13 miles | Blue: Nantes |
Blue is a French sovereign cloud and cybersecurity provider with a state-of-the-art datacenter in Nantes. The facility offers 1,000 m² of space with capacity for 300 racks (approximately 5,000 servers).
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| 5.38 miles | ETIX Nantes #3 |
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| 5.38 miles | oXya: Couëron |
The oXya Couëron data center officially became operational in late 2017.
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| 7.14 miles | ETIX Nantes #2 |
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DENV-R addresses the global surge in computing demand, which is exceeding the capacity of conventional data centers. The company pioneers scalable, resilient, and energy-efficient cloud infrastructure tailored for the AI and Edge computing era. DENV-R envisions a sustainable and efficient cloud, deployed globally. Its mission centers on unlocking new possibilities through floating data centers, thereby reducing energy consumption and bringing computing resources closer to users. Originating from the necessity to reimagine cloud infrastructure, DENV-R developed a model that overcomes challenges related to space, energy, and latency, ensuring the future of AI. DENV-R represents more than just infrastructure; it embodies the future of cloud computing.
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