DATA CENTRE PREDICTIONS

Telehouse Europe , a leading global data centre service provider , has unveiled the top predictions set to impact the world of IT infrastructure in 2022 . These include the need to tackle the rising data volume problems and the continuing strides towards sustainability for the industry .

Edge data centres will start to spring up nationwide

Recent Telehouse research showed that already more than two-thirds ( 68 %) of UK IT decision-makers have implemented a strategy for Edge . As we move through 2022 and 5G is deployed more widely , we will see even greater demand for Edge data centres and an increase in acquisitions , mergers and the launch of new data centres across the UK . Edge Computing , delivered from this fast-emerging network , will provide the capacity to support Smart Cities , and a latency of less than one millisecond .

Colocation will more than hold its own against hyperscale

Despite challenges from hyperscalers , the colocation market will continue to thrive in 2022 . Telehouse research shows that 99 % of UK enterprise IT decision-makers are using colocation , with 40 % of enterprise IT infrastructure outsourced . This is set to rise to 46 % in five years ’ time , with significant growth www . intelligentdatacentres . com

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