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Dr. Owen Rogers
12 Dec 2022
Higher data center costs unlikely to cause exodus to public cloud

A debate has been raging since cloud computing entered the mainstream: which is the cheaper venue for enterprise customers — cloud or on-premises data centers? This debate has proved futile for two reasons. First, the characteristics of any specific…

Intelligence Updates 4 min read
Douglas Donnellan Daniel Bizo Lenny Simon
9 Dec 2022
Trends and outlook for data center rack densities

Rack power density is a key metric that informs engineers in making design choices for data centers. This data report tracks changes in power densities since 2018, showing a trend towards greater server and rack power.

Data Reports 4 min read
Jay Dietrich
6 Dec 2022
First signs of federal data center reporting mandates appear in US

The past year (2022) has seen regulators in many countries develop or mandate requirements to report data centers’ operating information and environmental performance metrics. The first of these, the European Commission's (EC's) Energy Efficiency…

Intelligence Updates 4 min read
Max Smolaks
6 Dec 2022
DCIM and automated operations: an introduction

This report examines multiple applications of AI and automation within data center infrastructure management (DCIM) software. Greater automation can result in improved efficiency and free up staff to focus on more complex tasks.

Briefing Reports 37 min read
Dr. Owen Rogers
30 Nov 2022
Is Google a credible enterprise cloud?

Google was an underdog when it launched its infrastructure cloud in 2013. Amazon had already made a name for itself as a disruptive technology provider, having launched Amazon Web Services (AWS) seven years prior. Microsoft, a household name in…

Intelligence Updates 4 min read
Dr. Owen Rogers
23 Nov 2022
Reports of cloud decline have been greatly exaggerated

Cloud providers have experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. CIOs the world over, often prompted by CFOs and CEOs, have been favoring the cloud over on-premises IT for new and major projects — with the result that the largest cloud…

Intelligence Updates 4 min read
Lenny Simon Max Smolaks
17 Nov 2022
Rapid interconnectivity growth will add complexity and risk

Recent geopolitical concerns, predictions of a looming recession, and continued supply chain difficulties are unlikely to dampen growth in digital bandwidth on private networks according to Equinix’s 2022 Global Interconnection Index (GXI). Global…

Intelligence Updates 4 min read
Dr. Paul Carton
15 Nov 2022
Data center staffing — an ongoing struggle

Attracting and retaining qualified data center staff has been a major industry challenge for years — and continues to cause substantial problems for operators worldwide. Uptime Institute’s 2022 Management and Operations Survey shows staffing and…

Intelligence Updates 4 min read
Max Smolaks Daniel Bizo
7 Nov 2022
Major data center fire highlights criticality of IT services

Uptime Institute’s outages database suggests data center fires are infrequent, and rarely have a significant impact on operations. Uptime has identified 14 publicly reported, high-profile data center outages caused by fire or fire suppression…

Intelligence Updates 4 min read
Max Smolaks Lenny Simon Douglas Donnellan
4 Nov 2022
Sustainability strategies in colocation

This report analyzes how colocation companies are improving sustainability through innovative approaches to cooling infrastructure, energy efficiency, renewable energy procurement, construction and more.

Briefing Reports 45 min read
Jay Dietrich
3 Nov 2022
Unravelling net zero

Many digital infrastructure operators have set themselves carbon-neutral or net-zero emissions goals: some large hyperscale operators claim net-zero emissions for their current operating year. Signatories to the Climate Neutral Data Center Pact, a…

Intelligence Updates 4 min read
Dr. Tomas Rahkonen
1 Nov 2022
Strategic siting: colos in central business districts

Siting colocation data centers in central business districts can have real advantages. So why does it happen so rarely? This report, based on interviews with providers, examines the operational challenges, and solutions for overcoming them.

Briefing Reports 24 min read
Dr. Owen Rogers
26 Oct 2022
Why are governments investigating cloud competitiveness?

In any market, fewer sellers or providers typically results in less choice for buyers. Where the number of sellers is very low this could, theoretically, lead to exploitation, through higher prices or lower-quality goods and services — with buyers…

Intelligence Updates 4 min read
Dr. Owen Rogers
20 Oct 2022
Users unprepared for inevitable cloud outages

Organizations are becoming more confident in using the cloud for mission-critical workloads — partly due to a perception of improved visibility into operational resiliency. But many users aren’t taking basic steps to ensure their mission-critical…

Intelligence Updates 4 min read
Lenny Simon
13 Oct 2022
Will high energy prices push operators to direct liquid cooling?

The data center industry and other large power-consuming industries continue to feel pressure from skyrocketing electricity prices. In Germany and France, wholesale energy prices this August increased six-fold compared to prices from 2021. The US…

Intelligence Updates 4 min read