Host in Ireland expands to 40 partners

The strategic global initiative grows by 33% for 2021 in order to better represent the diverse and rich ecosystem of the Irish data centre industry.

Host in Ireland has 40 member partners for 2021, the largest membership in the initiative’s history. The 33% increase in membership reflects the continued success and growth of indigenous and Irish-based companies that make up the thriving Irish data centre ecosystem. That growth is reflected in €117B in computer service exports, 26% of all Irish exports, in the first half of 2020, according to the most recent biannual report from Host in Ireland. 


The new partners represent a broad cross section of companies working in, alongside and from the data centre industry in Ireland. They include a diverse set of organisations ranging from construction, engineering and energy consultants to architects and solutions providers. The new partners are: Ardmac, Jacobs Engineering Group Inc., CAI, Cornwall Insight, Vertiv, Lightning Protection International, Anord Mardix, C+W O'Brien Architects, Convergint Technologies, Kohler Power, AECOM, Sims Lifecycle Services


For the first time, Host in Ireland’s membership also includes two new pro bono partnerships. These partnerships were awarded late last year to Edge Automation and GCS. The two up and coming businesses will have the opportunity to make their mark with mentorships and access to key leaders in the industry. In addition, they will have the chance to network and provide input into the future direction of data hosting in Ireland. 


“From day one, collaboration has been at the heart of Host in Ireland and is one of the pillars we are most proud of. The wide variety of new organisations joining us this year showcases the calibre and quality of companies that come together to make Ireland a global data centre of excellence,’ said Garry Connolly, president and founder of Host in Ireland.


“As we move forward in 2021, the challenges and opportunities facing the data centre industry will require bold leadership, clear vision and clarity of words to highlight the benefits this industry brings to Ireland. I am confident we have the right set of partners at the right time to help us be successful in these efforts.”

Smartsheet extends its AI integrations, offering enterprise teams new capabilities with Smart...
Nordic data center provider atNorth announces the acquisition of land in Norway for its new data...
NetApp and Cisco introduce updated solutions with FlexPod, aiming to empower enterprises in...
Keepit earns top marks in SaaS backup and recovery, helping demonstrate customer satisfaction and...
BCS Consultancy expands its global reach with a new office in Cape Town, aiming to strengthen local...
Craig Wilson to take the helm of Sopra Steria UK, focusing on growth and innovation in technology...
Despite significant investments, UK industrial companies face divided views on digital...
The new collaboration between Pax8 and inforcer aims to allow MSPs to enhance AI security and data...