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Radio Berkshire,4 mins
Secret Berkshire: why Europe's internet relies on Slough
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Why is Slough Trading Estate now such an important part of the world's tech infrastructure? The town has Europe's largest set of data centres - these are where pretty much anything on your phone or computer is stored - the cloud, websites, social media, pictures, music and more. The Â鶹Éç's Tom Edwards had a rare tour of the centre - he explains what is happening. For more on this story, check the Â鶹Éç News app.
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