Mixed resiliency at the edge
Many analysts have forecast an explosion in demand for edge data centers. After a long, slow start, demand is beginning to build, with small, prefabricated and mostly remotely operated data…
Read moreMany analysts have forecast an explosion in demand for edge data centers. After a long, slow start, demand is beginning to build, with small, prefabricated and mostly remotely operated data…
Read moreAmerican Tower has spent years studying edge computing, and the economics of distributed infrastructure. Its conclusion: The business value of the edge is tied to the cloud, and will require…
Read moreA new white paper from Enchanted Rock compares four microgrid solutions to see which of these alternatives to diesel backup power can provide the same level of resilience while also…
Read moreIn a single morning, the list of the largest data center deals has been remade, with new entries at the top to reflect today’s acquisitions of CyrusOne and CoreSite. The…
Read moreInvestment giants KKR and Global Infrastructure Partners will acquire data center developer CyrusOne for $15 billion, making it the largest M&A deal in the history of the data center sector.…
Read moreAmerican Tower Corporation will acquire data center developer CoreSite for $10.1 billion, the companies announced this morning. The tower operator will pay $170 per share for CoreSite, a slight premium…
Read moreLast week we launched a special report series on the new cloud and data center balance. This week, we’ll look at design considerations to help you create a more balanced…
Read moreLast week in our special report series, we explored three IT equipment heat removal challenges, focusing on liquid cooling and the green grid metric. This week, as we continue to…
Read moreLast week, we launched a special report series on how physical infrastructure, the data center, and the cloud are keeping up with new modular solutions delivery, and streamlined operational support.…
Read moreIt’s a short statement, deep inside a lengthy review of innovation in Facebook’s digital infrastructure. But for anyone who knows the data center industry, it’s a real eye-opener. “As I’m…
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