The growth of the Internet economy has been a global phenomenon, requiring digital infrastructure across the world. Data center operators have expanded their operations to meet this demand for IT […]
Insights and trends on hyperscale computing and data centers
A Hyperscale data centers is defined as when one tenant leases at least 10 Megawatts of data center space. Typically, the architectures are designed to provide a single, massively scalable compute architecture that can scale with demand. Hyperscale computing is necessary when a company needs to build a robust and scalable cloud, AI, or distributed storage system and is often associated with the infrastructure required to run global companies such as Facebook, Google, Microsoft and Amazon.
Quantum Loophole Unveils Deals for 4 Customers, 240 Megawatts of Power
Data center developer Quantum Loophole says it has lined up deals for a whopping 240 megawatts of capacity at its new hyperscale campus in Frederick County, Maryland. The company is building a 2,100-acre campus to provide cloud computing companies with huge sites to support years of growth.
The New MegaCampuses: The World’s Largest Data Center Projects
Sorting out the largest data centers is a tricky task. But the trend toward larger campuses is undeniable, so we’ve sought to quantify the largest projects in the pipeline, as well as highlight some projects that don’t share details about their scale.
The Hypergrowth Journey of NTT Global Data Centers Americas
CEO Doug Adams provides an inside look at the building boom at NTT Global Data Centers Americas, and what he has learned about the business, his team and himself during the company’s rapid evolution.
It’s Time to Take a Chapter from the Hyperscale Location Strategy & Site Development Playbook
Mike Lebow from Stream Data Centers explains how industry trends have made location strategy and site development more complex for everyone, and what colos can learn from the hyperscale playbook.
With New Incentives, Pennsylvania Makes Pitch for Hyperscale Business
With the passage of new tax incentives for data centers in Pennsylvania, developers have announced plans for a hyperscale campus outside Philadelphia that could create 2 million square feet of data center space.
NTT’s Adams: Tremendous Demand is Driving Company’s Expansion in Virginia
NTT Global Data Centers Americas (GDCA) is riding a wave of demand for digital services, “We’ve seen a tremendous uptick in our business,” said CEO Doug Adams, who discusses the company’s growth in a video discussion with Data Center Frontier.
Northern Virginia Debates the Future of its Cloud Cluster
This fall, the path for future development in the world’s largest data center market will be decided by decisions on policy and infrastructure in Northern Virginia. Officials in Loudoun and Prince William counties will consider changes in where data centers can be built and what they should look like.
Tips for Air Cooling in High Density Environments
As power densities in data centers have risen over the past decade, many have wondered if the days of air cooling IT equipment (ITE) are over. Learn how manufacturers and operators are pushing the boundaries of what air cooling can do in a high-density environment.
How Fiber Optic Cabling Systems Can Expand Colocation Densities
Siemon presents a case study of how Wellstar Health Systems used fiber optic cabling solutions to maximize colocation densities.
Data Center Frontier is edited by Rich Miller, the data center industry’s most experienced journalist. For more than 20 years, Rich has profiled the key role played by data centers in the Internet revolution.