The connectivity-enabled, multitenant, neutral-host edge data center, strategically located in the high-tech hub of Austin, Texas, maximizes flexibility and provides a secure and reliable hosting environment for customers’ stringent IT requirements.

In terms of application, the micro data center market comprises colocation; banking, financial security, and insurance; government; energy; industrial; health care; and IT and telecom.

The mission critical nature of data centers means there is little margin for error when it comes to meeting their cooling demands.

Ranked by revenue generated in the second quarter (Q2) of 2020, the top five metros are Washington, Tokyo, London, New York, and Shanghai, which in aggregate account for 27% of the worldwide market.

Amy Al-Katib, editor-in-chief of Mission Critical, interviews Robert Fernandez, director of economic diversification for Parkland County, on this episode of The Thought Cloud.

From leveraging prefabrication to increasing modular construction, there are many ways to complete facilities faster while improving cost and predictability.

Strong demand over the past several years has resulted in a 373.6-MW data center construction pipeline in the primary markets, one-third of which has been pre-leased.

EAS systems consist of integrated electromechanical locks and latches that can be used to secure enclosures in remote locations.

In the process of finding the best locations for data centers, experts might analyze factors like the risk of natural disaster and cost of energy. Ideal locations are often rural areas.