Kouvola’s data center cluster begins to take shape

Article published by Yle on March 25

Construction of atNorth’s data center campus in Kouvola is progressing, with the first facilities in Ummeljoki and Koria approaching completion. Initial hiring has already begun, with a team in place to support the first phase of operations.

According to atNorth Finland’s COO, Taina Ahti-Aalto, the first phase will employ around 60 people, with roles spanning leadership, electrical engineering, and energy expertise. Over time, the wider campus is expected to create approximately 200 jobs, contributing to local economic growth and skills development.

The project reflects continued investment in digital infrastructure in the region, alongside growing demand for data center capacity. As development progresses, Kouvola is emerging as an important location for scalable and energy-efficient data center operations.

Read the article in Finnish here.