Microsoft’s underwater data center trials have attracted the attention of environmentalists and industry watchers alike, with many questioning the long-term viability and impact of the initiative.
The software giant has created a subsea, self-contained datacentre as part of its ongoing Project Natick research into creating facilities that can help it meet the growing demand for cloud-based services in a sustainable way.
An underwater datacentre is a good way, according to Microsoft, of achieving this as it negates the need for expensive mechanical cooling systems.
