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Government welcomes Google's plan to set up data centre in Hong Kong
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     The Government welcomes Google's announcement today (September 28) of its plan to build a data centre in Hong Kong. It believes that Google could leverage Hong Kong's competitive edge to further enhance its business in the region.

     The Government Chief Information Officer, Mr Stephen Mak, said, "Hong Kong is again chosen by a multinational enterprise for setting up data centre facilities. This reaffirms our status as the prime location for data centres in the region. We will continue to promote our competitive advantages to prospective data centre developers and operators, and encourage them to set up strategic data centres here."

     Mr Mak said Hong Kong has significant advantages for developing as a regional data centre hub, including a favourable business environment, free flow of information, sound information technology infrastructure and reliable power supply.  

     According to the Data Centre Risk Index jointly published by consulting firms Cushman & Wakefield and hurleypalmerflatt in June this year, Hong Kong is the place with the least risk in Asia for setting up data centres, and ranks fourth among the 20 economies surveyed.

     The Office of the Government Chief Information Officer established a Data Centre Facilitation Unit and launched a dedicated portal in July this year to facilitate the development of more high-tier data centres in Hong Kong. The unit provides one-stop enquiry and helpdesk services for parties who are interested in setting up data centres in Hong Kong and co-ordinates efforts of different government departments to offer assistance in relevant issues.

Ends/Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Issued at HKT 18:18

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