AirTrunk has initiated the construction of its latest data center, AirTrunk OSK1 (OSK1), with a special Jichinsai groundbreaking ceremony marking the commencement of this significant project. Led by a Shinto Priest, the ceremony included customary rituals aimed at spiritually purifying the site, ensuring a harmonious and secure environment for construction activities.
Among the distinguished attendees were Trevor Holloway, the Australian Consul-General and Senior Trade Commissioner in Osaka, along with key figures from AirTrunk including Norihiro Matsushita, Head of Japan, as well as executives such as Deputy CEO Michael Juniper, Chief Development Officer Paul Slaven, Chief Safety Officer Zak Markovic, Chief Marketing Officer Lise Kay, and Development Director Eric Price.
Representatives from Nishimatsu Construction Co., Ltd (NCC), Nikken Sekkei, Kinden Corporation, Shinryo Corporation, Kansai Electric Power Co., and Mitsubishi UFJ Banking Co. also graced the occasion.
Strategically positioned in west Osaka, OSK1 is poised to play a pivotal role in Japan’s digital transformation by serving as critical digital infrastructure that fuels the region’s adoption of cloud technology. With AirTrunk’s attributes of speed, safety, reliability, and efficiency, OSK1 is tailored to meet the needs of the company’s extensive technology customers.
Furthermore, it is anticipated to stimulate the local economy by generating employment opportunities and fostering cloud-based innovation.
OSK1 will cater to a new major cloud availability zone, complementing AirTrunk’s existing data centers in east and west Tokyo, namely AirTrunk TOK1 and AirTrunk TOK2. This expansion underscores AirTrunk’s commitment to facilitating technological advancement and enhancing digital capabilities across Japan.