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Google Opens First Austrian Data Center in Kronstorf with 100 Jobs

April 23, 2026
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Google Opens First Austrian Data Center in Kronstorf with 100 Jobs

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On April 23, 2026, Google announced its first data center in Kronstorf, Austria, creating 100 direct jobs to meet growing demand for digital services and AI. The facility includes sustainability features like a solar-powered green roof, off-site heat recovery, and a fund to improve the Enns river's water quality. Additionally, Google launched a skilling partnership with the University of Applied Science Upper Austria to support the local workforce in an AI-driven economy.

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