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The Free State of Saxony is evaluating the construction of a new data center, supported by a €140 million federal digitalization package. Potential site includes Kamenz. The facility aims to enhance municipal IT independence, support local government digital services, and provide sovereign data storage.

Initial costs for various infrastructure options range from €27-€35 million, with an additional €40 million for upgrades. Saxony faces a €2.9 billion budget deficit, yet receives up to 200 new data center requests monthly.