atNorth Akureyri data center supports local jobs and taxes

atNorth’s Akureyri data center is reported to support local jobs and generate tax and economic benefits, according to comments by Gunnar Gunnarsson at the Arctic Circle Assembly.

• Construction began in 2022 and the site now has six data halls, with more planned; the company’s investment is estimated at ISK 16 billion and is expected to rise to ISK 30 billion.
• A KPMG analysis for atNorth says operations support about 490 jobs and keep around ISK 4.6 billion in the local economy; Gunnar also said the municipality benefits through property taxes, development fees, and local income taxes and suggested more sites in Eyjafjörður and support for international flights to Akureyri.