Region
Europe (Relevant Reference)
Background
In May 2023, severe flooding struck Northern Italy, affecting thousands and placing critical infrastructure—such as data centers—at high risk in the city of Ravenna.
The Challenge
Traditional flood defenses were too slow to deploy. The data center required immediate protection to prevent loss of power, data, and operational continuity during rising water levels.
The Solution
CS Asia’s partner, NoFloods, deployed its self-activating barrier system—a rubber bladder that automatically fills with floodwater and forms a continuous protection line. With no external power or pumps needed, it was rapidly installed within hours.
Results & Impact
- Protected multi-million dollar data center assets
- Avoided downtime of critical public infrastructure
- Demonstrated scalable, reusable flood protection
- Serves as a reference deployment for CS Asia’s flood resilience offerings across urban Asia