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7X24 MAGAZINE SPRING 2015
As long as technology trends like big data and advanced communications continue to rise, companies
will likely place more emphasis on data centers. Whether that means cloud computing, collocation or
new data center construction, it’s something companies must answer individually as each option has its
benefits. There isn’t a one-size-fits-all when it comes to data systems because no two situations are
exactly the same.
While some companies are shifting toward cloud or collaborative data storage strategies, others are still
looking to build data centers from the ground up. According to a leading research company, the global
construction market, including IT and healthcare data centers in the collocation, telecom and enterprise
segments, will grow from $14.59 billion in 2014 to $22.73 billion by 2019. Absolute control of the
planning, designing and building processes is by far the biggest advantage of data center ownership,
and for some companies, it remains a necessity.
DEVELOPING HEALTHCARE
DATA CENTERS WITH
ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN MIND
by Juli Ierulli