MOL and Hitachi to convert used ships into floating data centres

Japanese shipping giant Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Hitachi and Hitachi Systems to develop, operate and commercialise floating data centres converted from second-hand vessels, targeting operations from 2027 in Japan, Malaysia and the United States. “In recent years, demand for data centers has continued to grow alongside the rapid …

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