The Data Centre Industry
Data Centres Located in Hong Kong Potentially Acting as “Anchors” for Businesses
Businesses will less likely relocate their operations outside Hong Kong in the future due to the high capital investment of data centres.
Local deployment of data centres will allow businesses to leverage geographical advantages in regional expansion.
A Regional Data Centre Hub in Asia-Pacific
Positioned as a regional data centre hub, Hong Kong will attract more newcomers to set up data centres here, including financial institutions, logistics companies, telecom firms, and companies, etc.
Driving Force of the Development of Other Industries
Data centres are key infrastructure that supports the operations of industries such as Financial Services, Trading and Logistics, IT/ Telecommunications and Content / Media, Utility and Realty, etc.
Creating Job Opportunities, Especially Higher Value-added Positions
Data centre industry in Hong Kong can generate more job opportunities in different sectors, not just in IT, but also in sales, logistics and facility maintenance, etc.
Data centre professionals typically have higher salaries as compared to the average of all industries.
Platform for Further IT Development
Attracting more IT specialists to Hong Kong.
Encouraging more local talents to work in IT industries.
Contribution of Data Centre Industry
to Economic Development
Strong Central Co-ordinator
To co-ordinate with different government departments and decision making bureaus for formulating long term policies for the development of Data Centre Industry.
Quality Education and Training
To nurture qualified people, in both technical and management aspects, to meet the need of DC Industry by providing more Data Centre related courses and trainings by recognized institutions.
Independent Certification Agency
To set up a professional path for personnel in Data Centre industry by making certification standards, providing testing and issuing certificate.