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Colocation Data Centers: The Business of Shared Infrastructure
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Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Feb 22 2025
Pages: 204
Weight: 0.62
Height: 0.43 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Colocation Data Centers: The Business of Shared Infrastructure
In today's digital economy, businesses rely on robust, scalable, and efficient data infrastructure to support their operations. Colocation data centers have emerged as a critical solution, offering companies the ability to house their IT equipment in shared, professionally managed facilities. These centers provide the physical space, power, cooling, and security necessary for high-performance computing, while allowing businesses to focus on their core operations without the burden of maintaining their own data centers.
As the demand for cloud computing, edge processing, and data-driven applications grows, colocation data centers play an increasingly vital role in optimizing costs, enhancing security, and ensuring reliability. The shift toward colocation is driven by factors such as rising energy costs, regulatory compliance, sustainability initiatives, and the need for greater connectivity between enterprises, cloud providers, and content delivery networks.
This book explores the business and technical aspects of colocation data centers, including their design, operational models, cost structures, and the strategic benefits they offer organizations. It delves into key considerations such as redundancy, energy efficiency, service-level agreements (SLAs), and how colocation integrates with hybrid and multi-cloud strategies.
Whether you are an IT manager, facility operator, investor, or business leader seeking to understand the evolving landscape of shared infrastructure, this book provides valuable insights into how colocation data centers can drive efficiency, resilience, and growth in the digital age.
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