Often, when we read headlines about multi-billion euro investments, it is easy to think that this only affects multinationals. Nothing could be further from the truth. The real economic «miracle» brewing in Aragon lies in the vast ecosystem of companies and auxiliary services needed to keep these infrastructures operational.

Cloud giants do not operate in a vacuum; they depend on a network of highly specialized local suppliers to function. For the Aragonese SME, this opens a historic window of opportunity that experts call the «evergreen» tide.

What is the «evergreen» opportunity?

While the construction of a data center is a one-off project, its operation is eternal. These centers are the backbone of the internet and operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

This uninterrupted operation generates a constant and recurring demand for services that cannot be imported; they must be local. This is where Aragon’s business fabric has the opportunity to generate long-term value:

• Technical maintenance (MRO): expert companies are needed for diesel generator servicing, UPS system recharging, and corrective maintenance of cooling systems.
• Security and cybersecurity: the physical and logical protection of these facilities is critical. There is a growing niche for companies that protect industrial control systems (OT) and access control.
• Logistics and supplies: an agile supply chain for the immediate replacement of components (servers, cabling, drives) is vital to meet strict Service Level Agreements.

DAT Alierta: the connection point.

The key question for any local business owner is: «How do I connect with these clients?» This is where DAT Alierta plays its fundamental role.

We are not just a technology park; we are an environment designed to connect global strategic partners with local leaders. DAT Alierta is the nexus where a specialized company from Zaragoza can interact with the ecosystem of Siemens or Integra, becoming part of the cloud value chain.

Conclusion:

technological investment in Aragon is a driving force for everyone. Success depends not only on the giants but on the capacity of our local ecosystem to service them and grow with them.