In this episode of Data Center Minute, Amy Al-Katib, editor-in-chief of Mission Critical, talks with Uptime Institute's vice president of research, Rhonda Ascierto, and executive director of research, Andy Lawrence. Watch the interview to hear what they predict for the data center industry in 2021.

Uptime Institute's examination of some of the top trends in data centers in 2021 reveals a vibrant sector that is growing, especially around the edge, and increasingly embracing new innovations.

DPUs are a new class of programmable processors — systems on chips (SOCs) that combines three elements.

True network slicing will enable multiple operators to share a common distributed cloud infrastructure with each entity enjoying full isolation down to the hardware level for better security and a better quality of experience.

Like so many things, when it comes to data centers, you get what you pay for.

The pandemic effectively established a new baseline for digital infrastructure as the industry adjusts to and eventually moves beyond the global shutdown.

If 2020 taught us anything, it’s that things don’t always go as planned.

Customers expect providers to be experienced and capable when solving for the sophisticated connectivity requirements at the edge.

With the rise of IoT devices and the proliferation of 5G driving demand for distributed data centers, the need for edge facilities is increasing.

The six new models are available in 16U, 24U, and 42U sizes.