New Australian data centre innovation to generate $150m in export revenue and 30 local jobs

Australian data centre engineering specialist Datapod, in partnership with APC by Schneider Electric, a global leader in data centre solutions, has announced the launch of the Datapod solution - a containerised data centre system that is locally designed, developed and manufactured.

Led by APC and Datapod, the Datapod project also involves a number of Australian companies in key design, manufacturing and testing activities.

According to Datapod's market research forecasts, the Datapod solution could generate up to $150 million in export revenue in its first five years and create up to 30 new Australian jobs in a technology intensive, export-oriented and green industry.

Made up of preconfigured, modular data centre building blocks, the Datapod system is scalable, flexible, robust and can be deployed rapidly to meet the growing demands for increased data centre capacity.

“In today’s enterprise IT landscape, organisations need to be able to adapt rapidly to changing business needs,” said Scott Carr, Datapod Managing Director.

“Bricks and mortar data centre projects are slow to evolve and costly to install and expand. Our Datapod system of preconfigured, modular data centre building blocks is specifically designed to overcome the challenges posed by traditional data centres.”

Unlike other containerised solutions on the market, Datapod has extended the concept to include critical site infrastructure such as modular generators and chillers to deliver a complete containerised infrastructure solution for data centres. The core of the Datapod system comprises APC's InfraStruXure data centre architecture and APC's highly energy-efficient Hot Aisle Containment System and InRow Cooling solutions.

The Datapod solution features highly insulated walls and high tech LED lighting to further optimise power efficiency. It also utilises closed water loop dry radiators rather than evaporative wet cooling towers to eliminate water consumption.

The Datapod is designed to withstand extreme outside temperatures and lightning strikes, as well as the ingress of moisture, dirt and dust. It even features antistatic flooring to protect sensitive electronics, allowing companies to set up a temporary facility in any outdoor environments.

Through its strategic partnership, APC Australia will assist in securing local and overseas business opportunities for Datapod (Australia) Pty Ltd, taking advantage of its global IT infrastructure expertise and marketing channels.