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will need to be shifted into smaller, more
densely populated units. At the same
time, telcos may need to build micro data
centres close to cell towers – bringing
together Edge Computing and 5G to
power the new generation of 5G services.
However, building data centres is
obviously a complex and costly endeavour.
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This is where PFM comes into play,
offering a disruptive approach to data
centre construction. that they can be built fast, to the exact
specifications required by telcos looking to
get ahead in the 5G race.
Rather than conventional – or stick builds
– which rely on on-site construction, PFM
involves assembling modules of data
centre infrastructure in factories and then
shipping them to the site. This means Sadly, misconceptions about PFM data
centres exist, with some believing that
the technology is unproven or that
it hasn’t evolved from early designs.
However, PFM data centres offer a
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