Start Campus Strengthening Europe’s Digital Infrastructure
Start Campus—the continent’s largest data center
In a key milestone for European connectivity, Start Campus—the continent’s largest data center located in Sines, Portugal—has connected to the EllaLink subsea cable. This new connection enhances Europe’s digital infrastructure by providing faster, more secure data exchange between Europe and Latin America, positioning Portugal as a central node in global data flow.
Sines: A Strategic Hub for Global Data
Start Campus is one of Europe’s most ambitious data center projects, designed to support the growing need for massive data storage and processing solutions. Located on the Atlantic coast of Portugal, Sines offers strategic advantages for transatlantic data flow, including its proximity to major submarine cable routes, low seismic activity, and favorable climate for energy-efficient cooling. These factors make Start Campus an ideal choice for multinational corporations and cloud providers requiring high-speed, reliable connectivity.
The Importance of the EllaLink Cable
The EllaLink subsea cable, a high-capacity fiber-optic system spanning 6,000 kilometers across the Atlantic, directly links Portugal to Brazil. This direct route substantially reduces latency compared to traditional pathways, allowing for optimized data transfer speeds between Europe and South America. Industries reliant on real-time data—such as finance, telecommunications, and scientific research—gain from EllaLink’s streamlined connection, which bypasses intermediate stops to improve data integrity and transmission speed.
With its connection to the EllaLink cable, Start Campus is well-equipped to provide ultra-fast data transmission across continents, making it a preferred partner for sectors that require low-latency connections, including finance, e-commerce, AI, and cloud computing.
Key Benefits of the Start Campus-EllaLink Connection
This integration of Start Campus with the EllaLink subsea cable delivers multiple benefits:
Enhanced Data Transfer Speed:
The direct link to Latin America significantly reduces latency, facilitating seamless, high-speed data transfers and quicker response times for global clients.
Greater Security: A direct subsea connection minimizes dependency on multiple transfer points, enhancing data security and reducing the risk of potential disruptions.
Sustainable and Efficient Operations: Start Campus aligns with environmental commitments by leveraging Portugal’s renewable energy sources and efficient cooling, a model that complements EllaLink’s dedication to sustainable data transfer solutions.
Strengthening Europe’s Digital Connectivity
With its connection to EllaLink, Start Campus helps establish Portugal as a digital bridge linking Europe to the Americas. This connection not only bolsters Europe’s digital sovereignty but also strengthens Portugal’s standing as a strategic data hub, encouraging further investment in the nation’s digital infrastructure. The EllaLink connection empowers Start Campus to meet the demands of a fast-evolving digital landscape, enabling quicker data flow and supporting Europe’s role in the global digital economy.
