Galway data centre investment key to Ireland’s reboot

The decision by An Bord Pleanála to grant approval for Apple to proceed with a large data centre in Co Galway is an important stepping stone in Ireland’s industrial economic strategy.

That might sound like a dramatic suggestion but it reflects the fast changing definition of industry, especially for us in the developed world where a transition from traditional manufacturing activity towards sectors that have phenomenal growth potential is underway.

In the past, it may have been physical goods that defined the prowess of any economy but, increasingly, it is virtual factories that matter most. Having the capability, scale, and security to manage unprecedented volumes of data lies at the heart of Ireland’s economic future.