Data centers key to Henrico's global connection
February 19, 2023 – Richmond Times-Dispatch
Everyone knows Silicon Valley, New York, Northern Virginia, Portland and Seattle are world-class technology hubs. Another is emerging — in Henrico County.
Five years ago, none of the East Coast’s internet traffic flowed through Henrico. Today, that number is 18%. As internet traffic jumped, we saw a simultaneous influx of major technology investment in our local area, including at the world’s fourth-largest data center facility at Henrico’s White Oak Technology Park. How did this happen, and what does it mean for the future of our area?
