http://mathewingram.disqus.com/enMon, 22 Sep 2008 16:50:52 -0000http://www.mathewingram.com/work/2008/09/18/google-and-then-we-annex-sealand/#comment-2525026<p>That's an excellent point. From what I've heard, Google is always looking for new and cheap locations. Couldn't hurt. </p>mathewiMon, 22 Sep 2008 16:50:52 -0000http://www.mathewingram.com/work/2008/09/18/google-and-then-we-annex-sealand/#comment-2524927<p>You know, with stories like (and Microsoft investigating Siberian data centers), I've been thinking Winnipeg should be positioned as a data center hub - we have ridiculously cheap and green power (abundant hydroelectric), a good labour force to draw on, and a climate that makes cooling really cheap for a good portion of the year - talk about turning lemons into lemonade.</p><p>In fact, I emailed the mayor's office about this once a year or two back. But never heard anything. I figure a litte trade mission to Google with the mayor, a rep from Manitoba Hydro, and someone from the province could go a long way towards further diversifying the prarie economy.</p>dreadswordMon, 22 Sep 2008 16:43:19 -0000