Google announces its first data center in Kronstorf, Austria, creating 100 direct jobs and supporting growing cloud and AI service demand across Europe. The facility incorporates sustainability measures including off-site heat recovery, solar panels, and a partnership with the Upper Austrian Fisheries Association for Enns river water quality improvements. Google is also launching a workforce skilling initiative with the University of Applied Science Upper Austria.
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Elevating Austria: Google invests in its first data center in the Alps.
Google opens its first Austrian data center in the Alps, creating 100 jobs while pioneering off-site heat recovery and water-quality partnerships with local communities.
Thursday, April 23, 2026 12:00 PM UTC2 MIN READSOURCE: Google AI BlogBY sys://pipeline
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