An example of Colocation vs Cloud for High-Performance Compute (HPC) SEO Firm, Ahrefs, finds cloud to be cost-prohibitive for its high density computing needs. Ahrefs estimates it would cost $400 million over three years if it were to switch from its colocation environment to AWS. In the fast-paced world of technology, where computational demands are escalating, the choice between colocation and cloud infrastructure is pivotal for companies that rely on… Read More
Data Center Location as a Key Step in Climate Change Success
In most cases, data center operators decide where to build data centers based on factors such as the cost of construction in the potential areas, the proximity of the data center to end users, and the types of energy sources available to power a data center in a certain area. One important factor they don’t always think about, however, is how climate change could impact their data center depending on… Read More
Generative AI and Data Centers: A dual-edged sword?
As the AI goldrush, spearheaded by technologies like Open AI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Bard, gains momentum, its growing prevalence is driving demand in data centers, with research projecting the generative AI market to reach US$126.5 billion by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 32% from 2022 to 2031. What’s often overlooked is generative AI’s impact on data center demand – as society integrates such technology more deeply into everyday life,… Read More
Colo Shutting Down? Emergency Data Center Relocation?
What happens when your data center provider shuts down? What is your contingency plan? We recently turned around a large production data center environment relocation for a Fortune 5oo wireless connectivity company: Urgent Relocation Services From Scope Definition to Go Live in One Week Monday Project Fully Scoped Tuesday Contract Signed Saturday Relocation Event Monday Mission-Critical Environment Up and Running Not sure what you need, but need it… Read More
Choosing the Right Partner for Data Center Decommissioning Services
As technology continues to advance at a rapid pace, businesses are constantly upgrading their infrastructure and migrating to more modern data centers. This ongoing evolution often necessitates the decommissioning of existing data centers to make way for the new. However, decommissioning a data center is no small task. It requires meticulous planning, strategic execution, and expertise to ensure a smooth transition while mitigating risks. In this article, we will delve… Read More
How On-Premises Data Center Teams Can Adopt Cloud Principles
Embracing The Cloud The rapid evolution of cloud computing has transformed the way organizations manage their data and infrastructure. With the benefits of scalability, flexibility, and cost efficiency, cloud solutions have become the go-to choice for many businesses. However, as technology advances, data center teams are realizing the value of adopting cloud principles within their on-premises infrastructure. In this article, we will explore how data center teams are embracing the… Read More
Data Center Auditing Trends and Solutions
Although auditing and regulatory requirements are not typically a thrilling topic, it is crucial to recognize the significance of data center auditing in today’s fast-paced regulatory and compliance environment. With recent developments in the industry, there is a valid reason to get excited about data center auditing. The rules and regulations that govern data centers are undergoing changes, and stakeholders must stay vigilant to stay compliant with the various industry… Read More
Cutting Edge Data Center Cooling Solutions
As data center rack densities rise and chips get hotter, some are turning to immersion-based, open-tub liquid cooling to beat the heat. In an open-tub scenario, there are two distinct types of coolant – single phase and two-phase – the phase meaning the state the coolant is in at any given moment during the cooling loop. Single-phase coolants will remain in a liquid state while two-phase coolants will change from… Read More
How much will AI transform the data center real estate landscape?
ChatGPT — the web-based AI interface that responds to user questions with often strikingly human written responses — has captured the public imagination since its release by OpenAI in November. Indeed, access to a technology that can instantly create both real estate marketing emails and a biblical verse explaining how to remove a peanut butter sandwich from a VCR seems like a massive leap toward a future envisioned in science fiction novels. While… Read More
Five Important Phases for a Successful Data Center Migration
Five Phases for a Successful Data Center Migration As businesses grow and change, they inevitably reach a point where their existing information technology systems are unable to keep up with demand. A data center migration, or relocation, is the process of moving assets from one environment to another. The move is often to a contemporary hybrid IT model that includes owned or colocation data center space and public or private… Read More