Datacentre Market in France Overview 2024
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What year was Facebook launched?

  • 2004 (correct)
  • 2006
  • 2009
  • 2005

    • Which technology is expected to contribute to the goal of universal connectivity by 2030?

  • Fiber optic cables
  • 5G networks
  • Wi-Fi 6
  • Internet via satellite (correct)

    • What significant development is associated with the growth of the datacentre market?

  • Reduced need for data storage
  • Increased use of physical media
  • Exponential growth in Internet traffic (correct)
  • Declining interest in cloud gaming

    • Which application area is NOT mentioned as a focus for high-performance generative AI development?

    <p>Finance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the uses of the IoT in urban infrastructure?

    <p>Home automation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major technological development in the 1960s was a precursor to current datacentre demands?

    <p>The arrival of the Internet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How has the COVID-19 pandemic influenced investment in technologies?

    <p>It prompted a shift towards remote working solutions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant trend in the 2000s impacted the development of datacentres?

    <p>The rise of social networks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of datacentres in the current digital landscape?

    <p>Supporting secure storage and data management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the increasing data demand suggest about the future of datacentres?

    <p>The number of data centres will likely continue to multiply.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a data centre?

    <p>To host computer servers and manage data or applications.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of data centre is designed for a single entity's use?

    <p>Private or corporate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes a managed service in the context of data centres?

    <p>It is operated by a supplier who rents its services.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following provides cloud data centre services?

    <p>Amazon AWS and Microsoft Azure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key feature of hyperscale data centres?

    <p>They are designed for very large capacities over 4 MW.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the main security concerns for data centres?

    <p>Prevention of cyber-attacks and intrusions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which description applies to shared rental data centres?

    <p>They rent out to several companies for data management.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes edge data centres from traditional models?

    <p>They consist of small centres close to end customers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the Associate Capital Markets involved in the logistics, industrial, and data centre sector?

    <p>Antoine Grignon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which position does Vincent Bollaert hold?

    <p>CEO France</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the scope of the report regarding the market?

    <p>It is general market research.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the analysis conducted by Annabelle Vavasseur?

    <p>Market trends in Île-de-France</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following contacts is a Deputy Head of Research?

    <p>Annabelle Vavasseur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one disclaimer listed in the document regarding the report?

    <p>Errors or omissions are not the responsibility of Knight Frank.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary market discussed in the report related to Antoine Grignon's role?

    <p>Logistics, industrial, and data centres</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the document permit regarding reproduction?

    <p>It allows reproduction with source acknowledgment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the desired target for carbon neutrality in the datacentre sector?

    <p>2030</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following contributes to improving Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE)?

    <p>Reducing refrigeration leaks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of energy consumption in the datacentre sector in France is derived from nuclear energy in 2023?

    <p>41%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the major goals of promoting self-consumption of energy?

    <p>To enhance energy independence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which measure is NOT part of the Climate Neutral Data Centre's initiative?

    <p>Increasing coal utilization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common solution for supplying sustainable power to datacentre sites?

    <p>Solar farms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The transition to renewable energies is aimed at optimizing which resources?

    <p>Electricity and water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one expected benefit of using a varied energy mix in data centers?

    <p>Secured energy supplies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which company is associated with the Hyperscale 2 datacentre project in Argenteuil?

    <p>Equinix</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total capacity of the datacentre located in Coudray-Montceaux & Corbeil-Essonnes?

    <p>10 MW</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much technical area is dedicated to computer rooms and similar facilities in the datacentre market?

    <p>1,000 m²</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total capacity of the Data4 Paris-Saclay campus?

    <p>375 MW</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following datacentre expansions is scheduled for 2025?

    <p>Data4 – PAR1&amp;2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which city is recognized as the fourth largest content exchange hub in the world?

    <p>Greater Paris Region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much total area is covered by Digital Realty - Paris Digital Park?

    <p>12,500 m²</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which company is associated with the extension project in Wissous planned for 2024?

    <p>CyrusOne</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the expected total capacity of the Paris Digital Park at a future date regarding MW?

    <p>30 MW</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which company plans to have an extension in La Courneuve in 2025?

    <p>Digital Realty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Datacentre Market in France

    • Knight Frank provides a detailed analysis of the datacentre market in France.
    • The report covers the period November 2024.
    • The report highlights the significant technological revolution and data boom.

    Introduction

    • The proliferation of the Internet, starting in the 1960s, has dramatically transformed communication and information technology.
    • The advent of the World Wide Web (early 1990s) and the growth of social media platforms (2000s) led to the exponential growth of data.
    • Datacentres are crucial for storing, managing, and processing increasing amounts of data.
    • Investment in new technologies (cloud, AI, etc.) has maintained a strong upward trend despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
    • The report emphasizes the strategic importance of datacentres in supporting the ever-growing need for storage and computing capacity.

    Growth in Internet Users

    • Global Internet users have increased by 67% since 2005.
    • Internet use in France has increased by 87% since 2005.
    • A doubled internet user base is projected in the next 10 years (from 4.6 Billion to 5.4 Billion).

    60 Years of Innovation

    • A timeline illustrating key technological advancements related to the internet and its evolution.
    • Key milestones include development and usage of ARPA, Internet, Email, social media networks, and subsequent advancements in technology.

    60 Years of Innovation - Continued

    • Major developments and events driving the emergence of the internet and data boom are summarized across the decades, starting from the 1950s through to 2023.
    • Key inventions are listed by year in chronological order.

    The Future of the Datacentre Market in France

    • The report forecasts explosive growth in Internet traffic, predicting a fivefold increase by 2030.
    • The forecasted expansion is significantly ahead of historical trends, with predictions growing yearly by over 20%.

    Summary

    • Exponential need for datacentres and associated challenges.
    • An overview of the datacentre market.
    • The strategic importance/analysis of the French datacentre sector.
    • Datacentre outlook.

    Types of Data Centres

    • Private or corporate datacentres.
    • Managed services datacentres
    • Edge (peripheral) datacentres
    • Cloud datacentres
    • Shared rental datacentres
    • Hyperscale datacentres

    Infrastructure Classification

    • Tier 1 datacentres offer basic services.
    • Tier 2 datacentres offer some redundancy.
    • Tier 3 datacentres offer redundancy and simultaneous maintenance.
    • Tier 4 datacentres offer full redundancy and fault tolerance.

    Main Tenants

    • Banking, financial, and insurance institutions.
    • Cloud service providers and tech giants (GAFAM and BATX).
    • Public sector (government).
    • Telecoms (telephone or internet) companies.
    • Other private companies.

    Exponential Demand in France

    • The demand for datacentres in France is escalating due to the ever-growing need for digital resources.
    • The Covid19 pandemic accelerated digital adoption and boosted datacentre demand exponentially.

    Major Challenges

    • Financial (land and acquisition costs, construction, operation, equipment).
    • HR (recruitment and retention of qualified personnel and talent).
    • Technical and technological (material and energy costs, availability, quality standards)
    • Ecological (environment, electricity, water consumption, waste management)
    • Policy and regulations (land use restrictions, environmental policies, data security compliance)

    Global Expansion

    • In 2023, the datacentre industry accounted for a minimal percentage of overall energy consumption.
    • The data centre industry utilizes a significant portion of the global electricity consumption.
    • The data centre industry is projected to be responsible for a significant percentage of global energy usage in 2030.

    Global Expansion - Continued

    • The emergence of new data centers hubs worldwide.
    • Europe and the United States are notable hubs.
    • In 2023, France had around 300 datacentres, with projects multiplying rapidly to increase IT capacity.

    European Hubs

    • European datacentre hubs (FLAP-D) are in high demand (especially FLAP-D* hubs).
    • The number of datacentres in Europe increased between 2018 and 2023.

    Supply in the European Market

    • Projected supply of MW (Megawatts)-related data centres in Europe over the next few years (growth estimates by MW).

    AI and Defence Against Breaches

    • Global average cost of a data breach increased by around 10% year-on-year in 2023.
    • In 2024, the average cost of a data breach, worldwide, stood at approximately $4,880,000,000

    Ecology and the Environment

    • The industry is committed to reducing its carbon footprint and transitioning to more sustainable practices.

    Knight Frank & Datacentres

    • Knight Frank has in-depth expertise in the data center market.
    • The firm possesses extensive global market knowledge.

    The French Market

    • Significant investment in the datacentre market.
    • Economic growth in the digital sector, creating jobs, and added value.
    • The demand for and construction of additional data facilities is anticipated to escalate.

    Projects Throughout France

    • An increasing number of projects in France, particularly in the Greater Paris Region.
    • Several large-scale datacentre projects are underway and planned.

    Essonne Region

    • Essonne ranks high amongst the regions in France for datacentre construction.
    • A significant portion of projects authorized (in terms of volume and number count) is concentrated in the area.

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