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The Province of South Holland wishes to revise its existing policy regarding data centres. A few years ago, the province adopted a cautious position towards the growth of the data centre sector. Recent developments, including the strong rise of AI-related services and applications, and a growing awareness of the strategic importance of high-quality digital infrastructure, have led to a reevaluation of this position at the civil service level.
To inform provincial authorities and representatives about the background and courses of action, Dialogic, in collaboration with Pb7 Research, conducted an exploratory study on the current and future impact of data centres on the South Holland economy and society.
Using five scenarios, Dialogic mapped out this current and future impact. For each of these scenarios, the impact in terms of space, energy, sustainability, economy and broader strategic impact was examined. Based on the findings, Dialogic and Pb7 Research make several recommendations to the province.
