Data Centers Support Growth of Cloud Technology
At the IDC Hybrid Cloud 2015 Conference in Singapore, Adil Attlassy, Vice President Technology, Digital Realty Trust and Michael Ong, General Manager, SoftLayer Technologies talked about the synergy between data center operators and cloud computing vendors.
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All Data Center Space is Not Created Equally
Raised floor space may all look pretty much the same but, depending on a variety of factors, its suitability for your data center requirements can vary dramatically. In this webinar, Brent Behrman, Digital Realty SVP, Michelle Bailey, Research VP of Enterprise Platforms of IDC, and Jason Shepard, SVP at CBRE, will discuss the alignment of business types and data center attributes. Discussion topics will include the definitions of customer categories, their unique attributes and requirements, their impact on market demand and how their requirements correlate to individual market characteristics. Among the items that participants will learn about are:
- What are the three (3) categories of customers?
- How do data center requirements vary by customer category?
- What are “island” markets?
- How do customer requirements align to market attributes?
- Where are the emerging markets in the US?
Understanding Data Center Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
Building a data center is a significant, financial investment for an organization. In this webinar, Jim Smith, Digital Realty Trust CTO, and Rachel Dines, Data Center Industry Analyst with Forrester Research, will discuss the issues surrounding the data center’s total cost of ownership (TCO). Discussion topics will include the costs, risks and benefits of building your own data center versus leasing a facility; the dollars and cents of core competencies; and the impact of modular data centers on the TCO model. Among the items that participants will learn about are:
- How data center facilities are your most expensive investment
- The three factors that determine the economics of data center facilities
- Why you need to factor your core competencies into your decision
- The components of the TCO model
The Evolution of the Modular Data Center
In this webinar Jim Smith Digital Realty Trust CTO, and Rachel Dines, Data Center Industry Analyst with Forrester Research will discuss the evolving world of the modular data center. During this webinar Jim and Rachel will examine and offer their opinions on a number of issues surrounding the modular data center market from what is the true definition of “modular” to the strengths and weaknesses of the different offerings available today. Among the areas that will be discussed are:
- What is the definition of a modular data center?
- What is the future of containers?
- How do new modular designs align with your data center requirements?
- Are different modular offerings superior to others?
What is Driving the European Market? 2011
The European data centre market continues to grow at a steady pace. In order to understand what trends and driving factors are impacting the market, Digital Realty Trust conducts an annual survey of senior executives from enterprise sized companies (€650M/£600M+ or more in revenues and/or 2,000 total employees) to capture their perspectives on the industry.
What is Driving the US Hosting Market – 2011?
The United States’ market for colocation and hosting is growing rapidly. In order to understand what trends and driving factors are impacting the market, Digital Realty Trust conducted a survey, in conjunction with The WHIR magazine, of senior executives of colo and hosting companies across the country. This paper provides an overview of the study’s major findings.
What is Driving the US Market? 2011
The United States’ data center market continues to grow at a steady pace. In order to understand what trends and driving factors are impacting the market, Digital Realty Trust conducts an annual survey of senior executives from enterprise sized companies ($1B or more in revenues and/or 5,000 total employees) to capture their perspectives on the industry. In the recently completed 2011 survey, 300 of these corporate leaders we surveyed on a variety of issues ranging from the use of PUE to their expansion plans for the coming months. This paper provides an overivew of the study’s major findings.