TikTok Abandons Plans to Add Second Data Center in Ireland

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TikTok, owned by ByteDance Ltd., has canceled its plans to establish a second data center in Ireland, a setback for the nation's ambitions as a data center hub. The company will instead focus on alternative projects for storing European user data, citing concerns over the country's grid capacity. Previously, TikTok had agreements in place for two buildings in Clondalkin, Dublin.

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TikTok had previously signed an agreement for two buildings in Clondalkin, Dublin.

The decision reflects growing concerns over Ireland's grid capacity for data centers.

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