Apple today announced plans to build a 400,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art data center in Waukee, Iowa, to better serve North American users of iMessage, Siri, the App Store and other Apple services. Like all Apple data centers, the new facility will run entirely on renewable energy from day one.
“At Apple, we’re always looking at ways to deliver even better experiences for our customers. Our new data center in Iowa will help serve millions of people across North America who use Siri, iMessage, Apple Music and other Apple services — all powered by renewable energy,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “Apple is responsible for 2 million jobs in all 50 states and we’re proud today’s investment will add to the more than 10,000 jobs we already support across Iowa, providing even more economic opportunity for the community.”
Much respect, Apple.
Can I get a job there if I promise to never listen to Christopher Cross tunes?
If they could roll out fiber to the masses.
Yet critics (high and low) portray Apple as a company that “finally needs to bring some jobs to the US”.
I’d love to see a job number comparison between Apple and other companies that are perceived to be more patriotic.
I think that opportunity has sailed away.
Dethpicable.
Or more green, for that matter.
Me.
Now “Sailing” has been stuck in my head since the comment!
Terrible. Just terrible.
Serves you right.