Current economic conditions present the business community, large and small, with a number of challenges. The economy took a “double dip” in 2010 and continues in recession today, with little data to suggest that the current economic climate will change anytime soon, but a sub-segment of the technology industry has largely been unaffected by the economic downturn. In fact, data centers have actually flourished and evolved to meet the challenges presented by both the economy and the overall evolution of the technology and telecom sectors.
Over the last 20 years, the industry has witnessed a significant transformation of data center products. A combination of demand and innovation has transformed the data center from a predominantly real estate segment focus to a value-added business where being competitive means more than simply housing and hosting equipment. To be competitive, data center operators now must be technology partners with customers.