Land and Expand is a new feature at Data Center Frontier highlighting the latest data center development news, This week, we look at Compass Datacenters entry into Europe, QTS Data Centers growing in two markets, and an APAC expansion by Google Cloud.
Incident at Google Data Center Highlights Risks of Arc Flash
The importance of electrical safety in data centers has been reinforced by an incident at a Google data center in which three workers were injured. It’s a reminder that even the most professionally run data centers must stay vigilant about worker safety related to arc flash, a type of electrical explosion.
With Voltera, EdgeConneX Brings Powered Real Estate to EV Charging
EV charging specialist Voltera launches today as a spinoff from data center developer EdgeConneX, with a multibillion-dollar plan for a network of strategically-located charging facilities to enable electric vehicle fleet deployment at scale.
Prince William County
Prince William County Weighs Proposals That Could Accelerate Data Center Growth
Prince William County in Northern Virginia could see an acceleration of data center construction, potentially shifting the center of gravity for cloud infrastructure growth. The opportunity is at stake as residents and officials debate how data centers fit in the county’s vision for its future.
Neighbor vs. Neighbor: A Community Debates Data Center Growth
The Prince William Digital Gateway in Manassas is prompting heated debate between groups of residents about the role of data centers in their community. The project was proposed by local landowners seeking to capitalize on rising valuations for data center land.
Energy
Rethinking the Data Center: Hydrogen Backup is Latest Microsoft Moonshot
Microsoft has successfully tested a 3-megawatt generator using hydrogen fuel cells, proving that the technology can work at data center scale. It’s the latest in a series of Microsoft “moonshot” R&D projects designed to rethink the future of sustainable data centers.
Development
Ashburn Power Crunch May Cause Delays in Data Center Construction
Dominion Energy has begun telling data center companies that power for some new facilities in Ashburn, Virginia will be delayed, perhaps for years. That could slow or halt to development in Ashburn, the most active market for cloud computing infrastructure.
Expansion
NYI Expands Into Former Equinix Space at 60 Hudson Street
NYI is expanding its operations at 60 Hudson Street in New York into space formerly occupied by Equinix. NYI is expanding via a joint venture with QTD Systems, which acquired the facility from Equinix and plans to use part of the space to research quantum computing technology.
With New Brand and Owners, Hudson Interxchange Looks to Grow at 60 Hudson
Hudson Interxchange (Hudson IX) is the successor to DataGryd, which was acquired by UK investor Cordiant Digital Infrastructure. The revamped Hudson IX has a new brand, and will expand its footprint inside 60 Hudson Street, one of the world’s most iconic carrier hotels.
Data Center Jobs
Data Center Jobs: Engineering and Construction Jobs Available in Major Markets
Each month Data Center Frontier in partnership with Pkaza post some of the hottest data center jobs in the market. Find your next job here!
Enterprise IT
As Data Center Space Grows Scarce, Enterprise Users Need to Plan Ahead
If you’re an enterprise IT user seeking to expand your data center infrastructure, you’d better be shopping ahead. Data center space is growing scarce due to a combination of historic demand from hyperscale customers and a slowdown in new construction.
Investing
The Big Short and The Data Center Sector: What History Tells Us
The data center industry has been buzzing about investor Jim Chanos’ prediction that public data center companies are headed for a selloff. Here’s a look at the history of high-profile investors who have urged investors to sell or short the data center sector.
Special Reports
Tax Incentives and Connectivity Drive Phoenix Data Center Market Growth
Tax incentives, strong connectivity, and a welcoming business environment attract data center investments to the Phoenix region, home to one of the fastest-growing cloud clusters in the United States.
The Importance of Rack Hygiene in High Density Data Centers
No matter how well a containment system is constructed and installed, its benefits can be reduced or negated if good “rack hygiene” practices are not followed. Learn more about the importance of rack hygiene in high density data centers in this new article from TechnoGuard.
Bigger Campuses Drive Cloud Growth in Northern Virginia
Northern Virginia has long been a strategic priority for hyperscale operators, and the past year has been an extremely active period for data center construction and real estate transactions to lock down development sites for future data center campuses.
Voices of the Industry
Benefits of Integrating BMS and EPMS
Sepehr Zarrabi, Solution Sales Engineer at Schneider Electric, explores the benefits of integrating building management system (BMS) software and electrical power management system (EPMS) software into one cohesive and seamless platform.
Building an Enduring World Begins with Accountability and Defining an Approach for Long-term Success
TJ Faze, Head of ESG Strategy and Engagement at Vertiv, outlines the company’s learnings around its recent ESG efforts.
White Papers
How to Get the Most Out of Your Multicloud Strategy
As enterprises seek to become more agile in today’s rapidly evolving business climate, many are turning to a multicloud architecture. A new white paper from Flexential outlines how enterprises can get the greatest value out of their multicloud strategy.
Optimizing Ethernet For Speed, Power, Reach, and Latency
Anritsu discusses Ethernet usage trends in data center networks. They also explore the technologies helping operators meet growing bandwidth demands and verify network speed, power, latency, and performance.
Business Continuity and Disaster Planning: 3 Key Considerations
A new white paper from DartPoints outlines a modern approach to disaster recovery and business continuity by presenting three questions to consider when formulating your DR and BC plans.
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