In January 2022, Seznam.cz's primary hosting partner unexpectedly announced the termination of their contract. While the COVID-19 pandemic had altered circumstances, Seznam.cz knew they had to act immediately, given that the contract was set to end in May 2023. This left Seznam.cz with a critical challenge:
 

• Construct a new 3MW data center from scratch within 12 months
• Avoid service disruptions for millions of Czech users
• Maintain commitment to sustainability while integrating cutting-edge technologies
• Ensure scalability for future growth and emerging technologies like AI
• Implement advanced power management and cooling solutions in a limited timeframe

Legrand partnered with Seznam.cz to deliver a state-of-the-art, sustainable data center solution that met their tight deadline while prioritizing efficiency and future-readiness:

Two main rooms - one immediately operational, one reserved for future expansion
Infrastructure ready to support high-density computing and AI workloads

• PUE of 1.15, placing it among the top 10% most efficient data centers globally
• 30% reduction in energy costs compared to the previous facility
• 99.999% uptime achieved in the first six months of operation
• Capacity to support a 40% increase in daily active users without additional infrastructure
• Projected 15% reduction in operational costs through future grid integration

1. Crisis as opportunity:
   The urgent need for a new data center drove innovation and efficiency improvements, showcasing Legrand's ability to deliver under pressure.
2. Sustainability pays off:
   Green technologies reduced costs and opened new revenue streams, including potential grid integration for additional income.
3. Strategic partnerships are crucial:
   The collaboration between Seznam.cz and Legrand was key to meeting the tight deadline and implementing advanced solutions that exceeded expectations.
4. Long-term thinking in fast-paced environments:
   Despite time pressure, the solution provided by Legrand allowed Seznam.cz to plan for future expansion and technological shifts, including AI readiness.
5. Integrated solutions deliver superior results:
   Legrand's comprehensive approach, combining power, cooling, and space management solutions, resulted in a highly efficient and flexible data center.