"This project is proof that despite the down economy, SAS continues to grow and innovate," said Jim Goodnight, CEO of SAS, in a release. "The growing demand by our customers for hosted solutions has given us this opportunity to invest even further in North Carolina and the Cary community."
The $70-million structure will be built to the USGBC's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design standards for water and energy conservation. SAS indicates that 60% of the project's construction and equipment spending will be in North Carolina, and that approximately 1,000 people will be involved in its design and construction.
The facility will include two 10,000-square-foot server farms, one of which is expected to be operational by mid-2010. The second will be constructed as a shell and completed when the firm reaches 80% capacity, according to Brown. Privately held SAS declined to reveal additional details about financing and construction of the facility.
"Cloud computing, which relies on central servers to deliver and maintain software applications, is on the rise because it's an economical way to enjoy the benefits of advanced analytical computing," Brown tells GlobeSt.com. "Customers access the associated hardware and software over the Internet, with minimal investment in hardware or expert personnel."
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