The Fastest Way to Send Data Across the Atlantic
 
EPark plans, Little Island
EPark plans, Little Island

One of Cork’s biggest advantages is that the region offers the lowest broadband latency between the EU and the USA, thanks to a 100 Gbit/s fibre network that links the US to the UK via Cork. This connection significantly enhances Cork’s proposition as a location for data-intensive businesses, particularly in the tech and financial services sectors.

The 4,600km low latency cable provides the international connectivity that is needed to support the big data and cloud applications that are driving the transformation of telecommunications globally, and the current 60 milliseconds round trip delay from Cork to New York, allows Cork-based businesses to operate more efficiently and competitively. 

Furthermore, there are plans for a new subsea fibre optic cable that will connect Cork to mainland Europe via France. Using the latest technology and installation methods, the cable will deliver capacity to carriers and large enterprises requiring connectivity between Ireland and continental Europe. 


This critical infrastructure connectivity is fuelling Cork’s growth with further data centre developments due to come onstream in the next year. EPark will be strategically located on a 32 acre site in Little Island, 8km east of Cork City and 15 minutes from Cork Airport.  Developers JCD Group have secured a 60MW grid connection from Eirgrid and are expecting to start construction of over 270,000 sq. ft. of data centre accommodation this summer.

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In this issue
Welcome to the Connecting Cork Newsletter
The Financial Services Sector in Cork
Growing Cork’s Capacity
The Fastest Way to Send Data Across the Atlantic
Cork Business News