Zurich is Switzerland’s largest and most influential city and is one of Europe’s developing data center markets. The quickly growing area is capturing data center demand because of the strong economy. Zurich is the financial center for economic development in Switzerland and is home to the country’s largest companies and Swiss Stock Exchange. The central location is also beneficial for data center requirements, as it lies between Italy, France, Austria, and Germany and serves as a transit hub for the region. The market also has low tax rates and a focus on renewable energy, working to eliminate the use of nuclear power in the market, in favor of greener energy sources like hydro, solar, and wind power.