According to a report released by a center in Germany, Portugal has network infrastructure such as 100km submarine cable, Internet switching center and data center. As of the beginning of this year, Portugal has 33 data centers, includingtwentyCovelian, located near Lisbon and in the central region, has one of the largest data centers in the world. Sinis also plans to build a data center powered entirely by green energy, which will become one of the largest green energy data centers in Europe after completion, meaning Portugal is already at the hub of global data exchange.

Portugal is located in the southwest of the Iberian Peninsula in Europe, connecting Spain to the east and north, and bordering the Atlantic Ocean to the west and south. Its coastline is 832 kilometers long. The 100 kilometer submarine cable not only connects various parts of Europe, but also directly connects South America and the east coast of the United States, providing a high-speed channel for international data transmission.

A document titled 'Global Interconnection Hub'——The research report "To Europe, To the World" believes that Portugal can become a global data exchange center with the following advantages: perfect Internet infrastructure, significant geographical advantagesIPTransmission price advantage, as well as several global submarine cables intersecting at the port of Sinis in the southwest.

The significant difference between Portugal and other countries is that its four major international cable mooring stations and three major Internet data exchange centers in Lisbon are all concentrated in an area with a radius of only 100 kilometers, forming a centralized and interconnected network infrastructure. This highly centralized layout gives Portugal significant advantages in data transmission speed and efficiency. In addition, compared to London and Frankfurt, Lisbon has a unique location and is the only city among the three that directly connects South America and the East Coast of the United States through submarine cables. These data centers not only provide strong support for Portugal's domestic Internet and communication services, but also attract many international enterprises and institutions to set up branches, further promoting Portugal's position in the field of global data exchange.

But as a global data exchange hub, Portugal also faces significant risks. Firstly, there is the safety issue of submarine cables, which can be significantly affected by both natural and human factors. For example, in 2011, Japan“3·11”The earthquake damaged several submarine optical cables, affecting Internet services in Asia. In terms of human factors, according to statistics, about 60% of the annual fiber optic cable damage accidents worldwide are caused by ship operation errors.

Submarine fiber optic cable

In addition, the security challenges faced by data centers are also worth paying attention to. In terms of physics, data centers need to prevent physical threats such as illegal intrusion, fires, and floods to ensure the safe operation of equipment. As the amount of data carried by data centers continues to increase, network security threats are becoming increasingly severe. Network security incidents such as hacker attacks, virus transmission, and data breaches may have a significant impact on data centers.

Relevant experts believe that submarine cable is an important link to ensure the normal operation of economic and financial activities and large-scale Internet platform services. Once submarine cable fails, global real-time financial transactions will be affected, and Internet platform services will also be interrupted and down. Portugal, as a global data exchange hub, the stable operation of its network infrastructure is crucial for global Internet services. Once these infrastructures are attacked or fail, it may lead to large-scale network interruptions and service unavailability. The supply chain of data centers and network equipment may be affected by various factors, including political, economic, and technological factors.

Overall, as a global data exchange hub, Portugal needs to attach great importance to and actively address various security issues while enjoying the convenience and opportunities brought by data exchange. By strengthening security measures and cooperating with the international community, we aim to further enhance its position and influence in the field of global data exchange.