November 15, 2008 6:00 AM PST

Swedish data warehouse looks more like hidden lair

by Matt Hickey
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Bahnhof's new underground high-security data center, called Pionen, is housed in a bunker designed to withstand a near hit by a hydrogen bomb.

(Credit: Bahnhof)

The Swedes, it seems, like to add a touch of flair to everything they do. Take Internet service provider Bahnhof's new underground high-security data center built in a former nuclear bomb shelter. Royal Pingdom says it looks like something a Bond villain would have for his headquarters, and I must agree. I think it looks like a combination of all the levels from the N64 game Goldeneye put together.

I want to live here.

Look at the amazing steam waterfall machines! They can be powered by German submarine engines! If that doesn't evoke Thunderball, I'm not sure what else could.

I haven't had a chance to see Quantum of Solace yet as it just opened Friday, but after looking at the amazing photos of the Stockholm structure after the jump, I'm not sure if I have to.

(Credit: Bahnhof)
(Credit: Bahnhof)
(Credit: Bahnhof)
(Credit: Bahnhof)

More images at Royal Pingdom and Pionen's official Web site.

With more than 15 years experience testing hardware (and being obsessed with it), Crave freelance writer Matt Hickey can tell the good gadgets from the great. He also has a keen eye for future technology trends. Matt has blogged for publications including TechCrunch, CrunchGear, and most recently, Gizmodo. E-mail Matt.
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by AppleSuxLeo November 15, 2008 6:50 AM PST
I bet the Swedish Bikini Team is in the back somewhere ?
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