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MERLIN Properties<\/a> took part in Atlantic Convergence in Lisbon, where Ismael Clemente, CEO of MERLIN Properties, and Rod Evans, EMEA VP – Supercomputing & AI Cloud Infrastructure at NVIDIA, discussed how artificial intelligence, cloud computing and the data economy are driving profound transformation.<\/p>\n

This transformation creates a clear need: developing infrastructure capable of supporting this new digital era.<\/p>\n

Therefore, the Iberian Peninsula has exceptional conditions to play a leading role in Europe. All thanks to its strategic location, international connectivity and energy capacity.<\/p>\n

This opportunity and how to turn it into reality were also at the heart of the MERLIN Edged<\/a> Dinner Party. Held afterwards with leading figures who shape the future of Europe\u2019s digital and infrastructure sectors.<\/p>\n

\"Atlantic\"Ismael\"MERLIN\"Guests<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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