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Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the world, and the data center market is no exception. AI-powered applications are becoming increasingly demanding in terms of computing power, storage, and bandwidth. This is driving up the demand in the AI-powered data center market. According to a recent report by Gartner, the global data center market is […]

The following are the largest data center markets by region, based on megawatts (MW) of capacity and square footage. North America Northern Virginia: 100+ MW, 1.5 million square feet Northern Virginia data center Dallas: 60+ MW, 1 million square feet Dallas data center Silicon Valley: 50+ MW, 1 million square feet Silicon Valley data center Los Angeles: 40+ MW,

What’s a Zettabyte? We are living in the age of the zettabyte. A zettabyte is a unit of information equal to one trillion gigabytes. That’s a lot of data! The amount of data that we create, store, and transmit is growing exponentially. In 2010, the world generated about 1.2 zettabytes of data. By 2025, that

It’s the perfect time to re-engineer Carrier Hotels for several reasons: Increasing capacity: As data usage continues to grow exponentially, carrier hotels must be re-engineered to accommodate higher data volumes. This involves expanding the physical infrastructure, such as adding more server racks, networking equipment, and power and cooling systems, to support the increased demand for

While we often get caught up in the technical aspects of choosing the right colocation provider, let’s not forget that good customer service is the secret ingredient that takes this data-driven adventure to new heights. Colocation Providers—Not Just a Fancy Warehouse for Your Servers! Imagine you’re in the market for a colocation provider, sifting through

We’re often asked “Hey, I’m not sure an Internet Exchange (IX) can provide any more happiness in life. Can I really benefit from using one?” A few reasons why you should. Cost Savings An Internet Exchange means you can say goodbye to those expensive transit providers. It’s like getting free tickets to the “Save Your

The cross connect fee. The question of whether carrier hotels should be permitted to charge a fee that may affect their customers’ business is a subjective one.  Different perspectives exist  and the cross connect fee and it ultimately depends on various factors, including the specific circumstances and the regulatory framework in place. Carrier hotels, also

The Uptime Institute, a globally recognized authority on data center reliability, has established a widely used tier classification system for data centers. The Uptime Institute’s tier classification system consists of four tiers, each representing a different level of infrastructure reliability and redundancy. Which colocation tier is right for you? Colocation Tier I: Tier I data

Tiered data centers, also known as data center tiers or levels, are important for several reasons Reliability and uptime: Tiered data centers are designed to provide different levels of reliability and uptime. The tier classification system, developed by the Uptime Institute, establishes a benchmark for data center performance. Higher-tiered data centers offer greater redundancy and

The future of carrier hotels is expected to continue evolving in several key areas. Here are some potential trends and advancements that could shape the future of carrier hotels. Increased demand and growth: With the exponential growth of data and the increasing reliance on cloud services, the demand for carrier hotels is likely to continue