DATA CENTRES ARE TRANSCENDING THEIR ROLE AS MERE COLOCATION FACILITIES TO SERVE AS INTEGRAL COMPONENTS OF THE DIGITAL ECOSYSTEM .
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OPERATORS MUST POSSESS BOTH COLOCATION AND NETWORK SCALABILITY TO MEET THE EVOLVING NEEDS OF THEIR CUSTOMERS .
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BOB DESANTIS , CEO , 365 DATA CENTERS
In 2024 , the relentless growth in data generation is set to continue its upward trajectory . It is becoming imperative for data centre facilities across North America to have the ability to store and transport both existing and incremental data that is poised to surge in the coming year , making the need for interconnected data centres paramount . Data centres are transcending their role as mere colocation facilities to serve as integral components of the digital ecosystem . This evolution is reshaping the data centre market as providers expand into more diverse capabilities such as interconnection services and cloud networking .
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DATA CENTRES ARE TRANSCENDING THEIR ROLE AS MERE COLOCATION FACILITIES TO SERVE AS INTEGRAL COMPONENTS OF THE DIGITAL ECOSYSTEM .
Colocation , at its core , is comprised mainly of space , power , cooling and cross connects . However , we can expect to see a paradigm shift in the realm of interconnected facilities . What sets this type of data centre platform apart from traditional data centres is the ability to seamlessly transport data across an interconnected backbone network . The importance of interconnected facilities will escalate as we progress into 2024 , playing a vital role in navigating the evolving digital landscape which will see daily data consumption continue to rise and the impact of AI manifest itself on multiple levels .
The trend towards network-centric colocation represents a new strategic approach to data centre infrastructure investment , prioritising both connectivity and interconnectivity . It will become crucial for data centre customers to discern the positioning of a data centre operator regarding its ability to provide interconnectivity between its data centres and offer diverse connectivity options within and beyond the data centre . As businesses increasingly integrate nextgeneration applications , data centre operators must possess both colocation and network scalability to meet the evolving needs of their customers .
Advancements in technology , coupled with an escalating demand for seamless data centre exchanges , propel the relevance and value proposition of network-centric data centre facilities . Deployments at these facilities are becoming paramount for both small-
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OPERATORS MUST POSSESS BOTH COLOCATION AND NETWORK SCALABILITY TO MEET THE EVOLVING NEEDS OF THEIR CUSTOMERS .
and medium-sized enterprises and large enterprises alike . Interconnected colocation facilities are uniquely qualified to provide enhanced reliability , scalability and support for emerging technologies such as Edge Computing and Artificial Intelligence ( AI ) by also offering diverse and redundant connectivity options . Looking ahead to 2024 , network-centric data centre facilities in North America will serve a cross-section of industries as well as public sector applications . �
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