What is a “data center”?
Think about how much you use the internet every day.
Between smartphones, smart TVs, tablets, speakers, smart watches, doorbell cameras, security systems, thermostats, lighting, video game consoles, smoke alarms, health monitors, appliances, and more — there’s no denying we are all benefitting from an increasingly interconnected world driven by cloud computing and massive amounts of data.
With an average of 21 connected devices per household and 5.5 billion people online globally, data generation is doubling approximately every five years.
From enabling healthcare advancements that save lives, to fraud detection in financial services that protects seniors and safeguards livelihoods, and traffic management systems that improve quality of life, data-driven digital technologies are everywhere and evolving constantly.
But this innovation depends on a physical foundation — known as data centers — the infrastructure that makes data flow possible.
Analysts expect data center demand to grow by 33 percent annually through 2030.
And companies worldwide are choosing Pennsylvania as the place to lead this revolution. Pennsylvania’s natural resources, strategic location, skilled workforce, infrastructure, and worldclass educational institutions make it an ideal destination for data center growth. Data centers power our daily lives.
By supporting data center development, we are investing in a future of innovation, sustainability, and prosperity for our Commonwealth and its residents.