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The digital worlds cornerstone is data centers. Cloud computing, IoT, 5G, Big Data, and AI would all have limited growth potential without them. As the volume of data produced grows exponentially, so does the need for data center technology innovation.The global pandemic increased the importance of data center operators becoming less reliant on human intervention for everyday operations. Now, more than ever, organizations are investing in automation and robotics in the data center so that employees can bring more value elsewhere to the business and have more time to interact with clients and strengthen relationships.Top Data Center Automation Trends to Watch in 2021Data centers have long been highly automated environments. The digital transformation has led to the proliferation of environmental sensors in racks and servers which allow organizations to track many critical aspects of their infrastructure utilizing software. This philosophy has expanded beyond typical infrastructure management to include automation solutions that integrate artificial intelligence.Data center automation allows for the routine day to day activities of a facility to be completely managed and executed without humans. These tasks include scheduling, monitoring, general maintenance, and application delivery. These solutions allow for the data center management team to focus more of their attention and time on mission critical tasks.Robotics as Collaborative ToolsAccording to a recent AFCOM study, 40% of data center providers that were surveyed stated that they would be deploying robotics or automation software in their facilities within the next 3 years. Its no secret that these technologies lead to more efficient and profitable facilities, which should be the goal of any data center operator looking for sustained success.Theres been countless articles and books written about how robots will one day replace humans but one of the biggest automation trends of the last few years has proven quite the opposite. Robotics solutions within data centers have allowed robots and humans to work together to enhance each others role and help businesses find new ways to serve their clients more efficiently.Take cloud migration as an example. Migrating to the cloud is hard. Its a time-consuming job that creates many sleepless nights for the IT departments of enterprise businesses. The complexities and personalization involved ensures that businesses will always require the insight of a human in order to get it just right. However, there is a lot of work that goes into cloud migration that doesnt require the flexible thinking of a human IT professional and that is exactly the kind of work that would be perfect for a robot.This kind of automation already exists at some level in IT departments today but moving forward automation solutions that ease the programing load for IT departments will be an area that will see significant growth over the next few years.Artificial IntelligenceAI is one of the primary tools in facility automation as it holds a great deal of promise for automating infrastructure so that it requires less human touch to remain functional. The end game is creating an environment where data center workers are deeply integrated with technology automation, each making the others job easier, as opposed to the technology replacing the worker.Google has utilized AI to assist with managing the cooling systems in their data centers, allowing for real time updates on changes in weather or workloads so that the system can allocate resources to particular areas of the facility as needed. AI is also commonly used to monitor emergency backup generators by examining the machinery at a microscopic level with sound and video, sending alerts to human staff when a defect or change in functioning is detected.Automating Hyperscale Data CentersThe demand for creating and leasing data center space has increased dramatically during the last five years. Hyperscale platforms like Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, Facebook, and other digitally driven behemoths have leased masses of capacity at an incredible rate worldwide. The majority of this hypergrowth occurred in established data center markets like Northern Virginia, Amsterdam, and Singapore. These markets will continue to serve as meccas for colocation services in the years to come.A hyperscale data center is a facility that makes it easier for online platforms to store and move massive amounts of data. Moreover, they are required to sustain the global web, social media, streaming media, AI/ML, cloud gaming, and cloud providers scalable infrastructures. Hyperscale and automation seem to go hand in hand. As more hyper scale data centers appear, the need to automate the processes within them will grow as well. Taking data from across the data center and applying analytics and machine learning to that data to identify and inefficiencies or irregularities will be key.The data center industry will continue to expand rapidly, resulting in increased demand for hyperscale data centers in strategic locations worldwide. Thus, custom development, leasing space from specialists, and contracting with global colocation providers will be used to complete the build-out.Innovative Cooling TechnologiesTo keep physical buildings at an appropriate temperature, cooling equipment, and related technologies, are essential in keeping vital IT equipment from overheating.There is no shortage of innovation in data center cooling technologies, and the field is always evolving. One alternative to reduce electricity consumption is using seawater or rainwater. Cutting edge software defined AI can also be used to assess power usage and temperature settings in real-time and make adjustments accordingly. In some data centers, cooling robots that monitor temperature and humidity are also being utilized to increase efficiency.Demand for Data Center TalentData Center administrators, generally speaking, have a core skill set and were hired for a specialized purpose. As new innovations flood the market, it will be essential to have employees that are well versed in the maintenance and programming of those technologies. To maximize data center professionals capabilities, organizations must make a point to provide the required tools and training. A skills matrix can help management effectively communicate talent gaps.Attracting topflight talent is difficult. Its essential that businesses devote time to participating in proactive internal and external recruitment efforts. An often-overlooked step is to form collaborations with business groups, colleges, and commercial and public sector training institutions. In the coming years, providers will have to change how they recruit and retain talent if they want to remain ahead of the curve in a data center market thats poised to explode as the digital transformation continues.These initiatives will assure a long-term stream of competent and enthusiastic individuals for data center positions. Automating the data center is a good way to take make facilities more efficient but the full benefits will never be fully realized without a team of innovative professionals to help steer the ship. Even as technology advances, an organization will only ever be as good as the employees that are on the front lines.

eCommerce has become a vital part of our collective buying habits throughout the last two decades. Enterprises can leverage these new habits by utilizing an eCommerce platform and strategy that allows customers to shop how and when they want.Nowadays, most consumers simply do not want to leave their homes to buy products whether they be small or large purchases. Instead, consumers prefer to shop from the comfort of their homes, making eCommerce a suitable alternative for both enterprises and customers.Ecommerce During COVIDThe COVID-19 pandemic has pushed the expansion of eCommerce to new enterprises, customers, and product categories. It has given clients access to a wide range of products from the comfort and safety of their own homes and it has allowed businesses to continue operating despite contact limits and other constraints.Despite the persisting differences of countries, the COVID-19 issue has increased dynamism in the eCommerce sector and broadened the scope of eCommerce, especially through new enterprises and customer segments. Moreover, in many nations, eCommerce transactions have shifted away from luxury items and services and toward necessities relevant to an individuals needs. This trend has picked up steam in the IT sector as well as many providers were forced to pivot to online platforms to assist with sales in lieu of face to face meetings with potential clients.Benefits of eCommerceAs the market increasingly shifts to the digital marketplace, building a solid eCommerce platform can give companies the following wealth of benefits.Broadens the BrandeCommerce is an excellent approach to transform your business from a typical brick-and-mortar store to a cutting-edge, well-known, and loved brand. Ones business is no longer just one store as going online entails providing exceptional items, online customer assistance, blogs, and social media content 24 hours a day. With eCommerce and online presence, businesses can expand their product ranges and client base without worrying about having to physically move to other locations.ConvenienceAn online business is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, allowing clients to shop whenever they want, regardless of their schedule or time zone. People nowadays do not always have time to accommodate several sales calls prior to making a purchasing decision. Hence, people increasingly turn to the internet to find the products they want or need.This is especially true for enterprise IT management teams who typically have a lot on their plate. Given the technology available to organizations today, theres no reason a client shouldnt be able to find pricing and procure colocation space or cloud storage resources at the click of a button and on their own time. If a business can provide this option for its consumers, they will appeal to a broader array of clients who are all looking for a convenient and flexible experience.Increase the ReachMillions of people worldwide can read a website at any moment, thanks to the internets accessibility. This opportunity allows individuals or entrepreneurs to expand their businesses and reach to a global audience. This means more than just having a website and cultivating an online presence. In order to truly maximize your brands reach and increase your client pool, its essential to develop a transparent and easy to use eCommerce platform that allows potential clients from around the globe to take a peek behind the curtain and see what your organization has to offer. Too many businesses fall into the trap of requiring clients to contact internal sales agents in order to move forward with the procurement of services. This excludes a significant portion of online customers who prefer to browse pricing and deals strictly online. Taking the time to cater to this segment of potential buyers opens up a whole new avenue of potential revenue.Gives Marketing OpportunitiesHaving an ecommerce platform as a marketing tool is one of the greatest advantages for any business. Utilizing SEO increases the sites odds of being found in search engines. Plus, eCommerce has various marketing strategies, ranging from pay-per-click advertising, social media marketing, and email marketing, including links back to the website.ScalableAs the company expands, expanding the product line and target audience will most likely be the next target to develop the company and meet the customers needs and consumer demands. Moreover, an eCommerce platform allows an entrepreneur to establish the business as needed.Adding more categories, more transaction choices, and even expanding where you distribute is made possible without worrying about moving to a larger location like one would with a physical store.Mapping Out An Ecommerce StrategyA company needs a good eCommerce marketing strategy to win new customers and boost the business income. A customized marketing approach is of great help in attracting the correct clients, efficiently and effectively increasing revenue.Outlining GoalsThe first step should always be defining the goals for a year before developing a marketing strategy. An essential question that an eCommerce business owner should answer is: What exactly does the company want to achieve? Here are a few marketing objectives to consider:Boost traffic to the site createdIncrease the number of repeat customersAdd a certain number of new customers each monthExpand the available product linesIncrease the overall revenueAfter establishing a general one-year plan, try to get more specific with the objectives.Identify the Target MarketAfter outlining the goals, the next step is to establish the target market. A company must identify who the targeted customers are since this factor affects how and where the eCommerce marketing efforts should be centered. Companies may miss out on important information about their target clients and their challenges if companies neglect this step.Sending a survey to an existing audience is the best approach to get started. Begin by addressing the ideal customers if one does not have any yet. Identify the following important demographics when examining the target market:AgeGenderLocationMarital StatusJobIncomeBuying BehaviorInterestsSocial Media PreferencesResearch Your CompetitorsThe next step is determining who the key competitors are and what their current strengths and weaknesses are. This study will help the company to identify opportunities to obtain a competitive advantage.Examine the websites of the competitors and the things they offer. What is the level of detail in their product descriptions? Do they have a blog to advertise their business, and if so, how frequently do they post?Competitor research is a continuous process. Always keep an eye on what the competitors are doing to remain on top of shifting market dynamics. Subscribe to their newsletters and follow them on social media. Its also good to buy some of their items to test the customer experience and see how the process treats their customers.Determine Pricing and PositioningTodays consumers have a lot of options when it comes to price comparison. It is critical to put in some effort in finding out about this. One should have a better sense of what their ideal clients are willing to spend money on and how much they are willing to pay for those things now that they get identified. It is not suitable for making the target market think the products offered are too expensive. As technology advances and as the world changes, one must keep up with it. Going online is a great option for businesses as safety and convenience are todays top priorities.

I had the opportunity to sit down with Ted Fletcher, owner of FMS Integration LLC. FMS Integration offers custom operational technology products and solutions. With products ranging from remote monitoring, wireless senor technology, and leak detection, theyre capable of enhancing the data center efficiency of any organization. Below is a condensed version of our interview.[Kyle] Tell me a little bit about yourself, your background, and how you got started in the industry?Ted:I got started in the Data Center industry back in 2001. I was going back to school for some electronic certificates after being a forklift mechanic for 5 years and started at RLE Technologies making leak detection cable. After a few weeks, they moved me into building circuit boards for different products. A couple months later, I worked with engineering and started learning the use of the products used in the data center industry. I became the first official technical support person at RLE. As time moved on, I also became the RLE field service technician for system startups for leak detection and monitoring solutions. In 2004 I left RLE and moved back east and worked for Fenwal Protection systems for the IEP (Industrial Explosion Protection) group as a field service engineer. I moved back to Colorado in 2008 and was the technical support manager / applications engineer till 2012. I then went to work for FieldView Solutions, which later was acquired by Nlyte Software. I was with them until 2015. I then was hired by CyrusOne to work as an EPMS Engineer for the Electrical Controls department. I worked for CyrusOne until the end of 2020. In January 2021 I officially startedFMS Integration LLC. [Kyle] What is the back story behind FMS Integration? How did it get started?Ted: Before joining CyrusOne, I was on the fence to start my own company. After five years working for a large Data Center Colo provider, I decided to make my move. Over the years I have grown a passion working with different electrical power devices and the communications used by them. I take great pride in helping facilities with their monitoring/communications needs from the field devices. I love the technology we have available to establish communications and provide different level of monitoring solutions.[Kyle] How is your offering different than the competition?Ted:I do not want to be thought of as a one-solution vendor. I believe every application has its own unique design. I will not sell a customer on a $50K software solution if a $3000.00 or $500.00 dedicated monitoring device gets them what they need. I try and helpeducate and share informationwith customers on their application from detailed wiring diagrams, easy to ready communication risers and training videos that can be subject specific to their needs and is theirs to retain to help train others within their organization.[Kyle] What are you seeing in terms of demand for services? Is it more remote monitoring or sensor technology or leak detection?Ted: I think moving forward, there will always be a fair mix forWireless Sensor applicationsandleak detection in the data center world. I would love to educate more people on the wireless sensor technology for laboratory environments and introduce the leak detection line to more industrial and commercial applications. Remote monitoring is the product line I see to continue with great organic growth. As IoT, IIoT and more data collection is required from technology devices, this is a solution that will be evolving for years. As facilities work on optimizing their facilities, the power monitoring options available today give users a lot of data. New installations and retrofits help give a more granular look at what is being consumed and where the on-time (duty-cycle) can be reduced to help facilities save more on their operating costs.[Kyle] What is the main driver for purchasing services from you that youre seeing from your clients?Ted:A personal attention to detail to give the customer the best quality of service available. I prefer usingmonitoring solutionsthat can expand with the customers growth and needs. A quick example is using products that can use wired Analog 4-20mA sensors, dry contact inputs from devices along with flexibility for protocol data such as Modbus, BACnet and SNMP. As the customer continues to grow and wants to expand to a larger software-based solution, these already deployed devices can output the wired input data to multiple headend systems using open protocols. So, the customer just needs to disable the email notification as they already have an integration device in place.[Kyle] Whats in store for the future of FMS Integration? New product launches or anything that you want to share?Ted:We live in amazing times when it comes to technology and the new innovations brilliant people/organizations keep developing. I look forward to learning new solutions and hiring people with the same passion to continue to learn and grow. As new technology solutions are introduced to the marketplace, I plan on keeping up with them as best as possible. I have recently taken the Technical Certification Program from Tridium for the Niagara 4 software/hardware solution. Tridium over the years has developed an amazing product to address a wide array of applications from building controls, power monitoring, lighting, security and more. It is systems like this that help bridge the data gap from multiple systems for a more uniform data sharing for building devices/systems.

Which data center facilities have the highest demand for colocation and interconnection? Are there any data center markets, facilities, and trends that we should be paying attention to?In this article, I will highlight the Top 10 Data Center locations in the United States according to Datacenters.com and external data sources. This will give us a solid idea of the data centers that are strategically important. It will also provide us with a sense of the colocation providers that are in the greatest demand and have the highest market share.#1 Equinix DC2 Data Center, Ashburn, VirginiaLocated in the heart of Data Center Alley is the Equinix Ashburn Data Center Campus and the Equinix DC2 Ashburn Data Center at 21715 Filigree Court, Ashburn, Virginia 20147. Equinix DC2 is located just seven miles from Dulles International Airport and 30 miles from Washington, D.C.Ashburn has long been a hot data center market due to the low cost of electricity in the region, the tax cuts and incentives that are offered to data center operators in the region, and the proximity to vital institutions in Washington DC. Loudoun county, where Ashburn is located, has estimated that upwards of 70% of the worlds internet traffic is routed through data centers in the county, making it the most sought after region for colocation in the US.Equinix Ashburn DC2 Data Center offers access to one of the top peering exchange markets and the largest peering exchange in the U.S. east coast. The Equinix DC2 facility provides access to an ecosystem of 290+ connections telecom carriers, ISPs, network service providers, and cloud on-ramps. It is also home to 450 enterprises, technology companies, and IT solution providers.The Equinix DC2 building features 147,600 total square feet, 118,447 square feet of data center space, and 5MW of mission critical power. DC2 is part of a larger Equinix Campus which has more than 1,117,252 total square feet and 37 MW of mission critical power. The data center has single utility feed, and seven power transformers. It has 480V 3 phase AC power, and DC power to customers equipment.From a data center redundancy and uptime perspective, Equinix DC2 meets or exceeds the standards for Tier III classification. It features N+1 power redundancy and N+1 cooling redundancy. Equinix offers a 99.999% SLA on power.Click to Get DC2 Pricing, Schedule a Site Tour#2 Equinix NY4 Data Center, Secaucus, New JerseyEquinix NY4 New York Data Center, located at 755 Secaucus Road,Secaucus, New Jersey is just a mere six miles northwest of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Across the Hudson River and near I-95, this Equinix colocation facility is in an industrial part of New Jersey that is downright unsuspecting and frankly ugly highly industrial, trash littered streets, semi-trailers, rundown buildings, and the like.Despite its appearance, Equinix NY4 New York Data Center is probably one of the most important nodes for the U.S. financial system. There are more than 49 different financial exchanges that lease space at NY4 in Secaucus, NJ. More than 6,300 companies interconnect at this location. Its comprised of hedge funds, financial and banking institutions, high-frequency traders, news and data firms.What about the data center facility specs? Equinix NY4 has a total of 338,967 of total square feet, 151,772 data center space, and 18.5MW of mission critical power. As a carrier-neutral facility, NY4 offers low-latency access to a massive electronic trading ecosystem. The facility is classified as a Tier III facility and features N+1 power redundancy and N+2 cooling redundancy.In terms of connectivity, NY4 features 91 ISPs, telecom carriers, network service providers including many industry leaders such as ATT, Verizon, CenturyLink, Zayo, Comcast Business, Cogent, GTT, NTT, Masergy, and Colt.From a certification and compliance perspective, Equinix NY4 offers FISMA, SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA-HITECH, PCI-DSS, NIST 800-53, SOC 1 Type 2.Click to Get NY4 Pricing, Schedule a Site Tour#3 CoreSite LA1 Data Center, Los Angeles, CaliforniaCoreSite LA1 Los Angeles Data Center at 624 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, California 90017 is located in the iconic One Wilshire Building. CoreSite LA1 Los Angeles is known as the gateway to Asia with multiple subsea internet cables landing at this facility. It is one of the most densely interconnected data center ecosystems in the world with nearly 300 networks, direct on-ramps to the hyperscale public cloud providers.Within the CoreSite Los Angeles Data Center Campus, customers can access direct connectivity to the CoreSite LA1 facility from CoreSites LA2, LA3, and LA4 data center facilities located nearby. Scalable space and opportunities for interconnection make CoreSites Los Angeles data center campus is a premier option for businesses looking to support digital transformation and mission-critical IT applications.Built in 1966, One Wilshire features 149,000 square feet of data center space and 15MW of mission-critical power. The building was last renovated in 2014 and is considered a Tier III facility. From a data center redundancy perspective, CoreSite LA1 has UPS redundancy of N+1, generator redundancy of N+1, and cooling redundancy of N+1.CoreSite LA1 meets or exceeds the following compliance and regulatory standards: HIPAA, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, SOC2, and SOC 1 (SSAE-16) compliance standards.Click to Get LA1 Pricing, Schedule a Site Tour#4 Equinix MI1 Data Center, Miami, FloridaIf One Wilshire is the gateway to Asia, NAP of the Americas is the gateway to Latin America. Equinix MI1 Data Center is the Miami International Business Exchange (IBX) and provides access to subsea cable landings, the U.S. Department of State Diplomatic Telecommunications Service, and 600+ business and enterprise customers.Equinix MI1 Miami is located at 50 NE 9th Street, Miami, Florida 33132. Equinix acquired NAP of the Americas, as well as 29 other data center facilities from Verizon in 2017 and added 1,093 cabinets and 4MW of power capacity, giving it a total of 6,489 cabinets in 2018.As to the specifications for the facility, Equinix MI1 is a six-story building with 750,000 square feet of purpose build data center space. It is classified as a Tier IV data center with fully redundant power (N+1) and cooling infrastructure (2 x N+1). The building was designed to with seven-inch thick steel-reinforced concrete exterior panels which are able to withstand Category 5 hurricane-level winds. It is built 32 feet above sea-level.From a regulatory, compliance and certification perspective, Equinix MI1 has the following: NIST-800/FISMA, SOC 1 Type II, PCI-DSS, SOC 2 Type II, and ISO 27001. As mentioned previously, the facility is a Tier IV data center.Click for Miami MI1 Pricing, Schedule a Site Tour#5 Digital Realty 350 E Cermak Data Center, Chicago, IllinoisDigital Realtys 350 Cermak Road Data Center located at 350 E Cermak Road, Chicago IL 60623. This Chicago colocation data center facility is regarded as the premier mission-critical interconnection, multi-tenant colocation, and telecommunications facility in the Midwest.Constructed as a printing press more than 100 years ago, 350 Cermak was retrofitted to become one of the largest data centers in the world. Digital Realty 350 E Cermak Rd features 1,100,000 square feet of data center space and boasts more than 109 MW of mission-critical power infrastructure.This carrier-neutral data center features 95+ enterprise customers, 25+ cloud service providers, 10+ content providers, 35+ IT providers, and 90+ network service providers.Digital Realty offers a multitude of colocation and interconnection options ranging from a single cabinet to multi-megawatt wholesale colocation deployments. For customers wanting less than full rack colocation, there are numerous colocation providers that can offer shared colocation such as INAP, Steadfast Networks, and Colocation America.Click for 350 Cermak Pricing, Schedule a Site Tour#6 Digital Realty 56 Marietta Street Data Center, Atlanta, GeorgiaDigital Realtys 56 Marietta Street is the primary interconnection data center facility in Atlanta, Georgia. Equinixs Ashburn Campus in Ashburn, located is 640 miles away, is the only data center facility in the United States that can rival the interconnection infrastructure of 56 Marietta Street. Notable data center facilities with similar infrastructure to 56 Marietta include NAP of Americas Miami, Florida (660 miles), 350 E Cermak Chicago, Illinois, or Infomart Dallas, Texas (780 miles).Located in Downtown Atlanta, 56 Marietta is home to the Southeasts largest concentration of telecommunications companies. There are 190+ ISPs, telecom carriers, and network service providers at this facility including but not limited to: CenturyLink, CBTS, Verizon, ATT, Zayo, Comcast Business, Cogent, GTT, Fiberlight, LUME, Orange Business Services, NTT, and many others.56 Marietta Street has 153,000 square feet of colocation data center space and 10MW of mission critical power. Built in 1917, the building features 12 stories with two basements. Its constructed with concrete and steel and has a brick faade. The floor load is 185 pounds per square foot.In terms of data center redundancy and uptime, 56 Marietta offers UPS redundancy of 2N, generator redundancy of N+1 and cooling redundancy of N+1.Click for 56 Marietta Pricing, Schedule a Site Tour#7 Equinix DA1 Data Center, Dallas, TexasThe Infomart Dallas Data Center is located at 1950 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas.It was acquired by Equinix in 2018 from ASB Investments in 2018 for $800 million.As the largest building in Dallas, this data center campus features 1,500,000 total square feet. Infomart is home to four Equinix Dallas International Business Exchange (IBX) data centers (Equinix DA1, DA2, DA3 and DA6). Infomart Dallas is just five miles from Dallas Love Field Airport and nine miles from Downtown Dallas, Texas.Dallas is a major communications hub for the Southern United States, with a high concentration of telecommunications companies. Many of these companies are part of the ecosystem of telecom carriers, ISPs, network service providers, colocation providers, and cloud service providers at the Equinix Infomart Data Center Campus ATT, Verizon, CenturyLink, Zayo, BT, Spectrum, Comcast Business. All in all, there are more than 140 telecom carriers and four cloud on-ramps at the facility.Equinix DA1 Dallas Data Center occupies Suite 1034 at the Infomart Campus. Dallas DA1 features 61,573 total square feet and 30,355 square feet of data center space. It also features N+1 data center redundancy for power infrastructure and cooling. Equinix offers a 99.999% SLA on power.Click for DA1 Dallas Pricing, Schedule a Site Tour#8 Digital Realty 60 Hudson Data Center, New York City, New YorkThe 60 Hudson Street Building, formerly known as the Western Union Building, is located at 60 Hudson Street, New York City, New York 10013. Built in 1930, it was one of several Art Deco-style telecommunications buildings designed by Ralph Thomas Walker of Voorhees, Gmelin and Walker.Digital Realty 60 Hudson Street (JFK12) is a 24-story, 371-foot-tall building centrally located in the Tribeca neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. This data center facility spans an entire city block between Hudson Street, Thomas Street, Worth Street, and West Broadway. Digital Realty acquired 60 Hudson as part of the Telx acquisition in 2015.From a data center specification standpoint, the building has 1,800,000 total square feet, 164,000 square feet of data center space, and 3.75MW of mission critical power. The power density of the facility is between 80-125 watts/square foot.From an internet and network connectivity perspective, Digital Realty 60 Hudson is one of the most important colocation and interconnection data center facilities in the world. There are more than 200 telecom carriers, ISPs, and network service providers located within the 60 Hudson Data Center facility.Click for 60 Hudson Street Pricing, Schedule a Site Tour#9 Netrality 1102 Grand, Kansas City, Missouri The Netrality 1102 Grand Data Center is located at 1102 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. This data center facility is one of the most network-rich, interconnected environments in the Central Midwest. Located in the heart of Kansas City, its far away from natural disaster threats and outside of high-risk earthquake zones. This facility is also outside the 100-year floodplain.From a data center specification perspective, 1102 Grand provides 156,117 total square feet and 5MW of mission critical power. Diverse utility feeds at 13,200v is provided by Kansas City Power Light (KCPL). Backup generator power including N+1 with 4,000kW of backup power. The UPS system features 2N with 2,040kVA of conditioned power. 1102 Grand also features N+1 for cooling redundancy with CRAC units.Netrality offers one partial cabinets, full cabinet, customized caged space, private suites, and tens of thousands of square feet available for build to suit colocation environments.In addition to colocation, Netrality 1102 Grand is a premiere core interconnection data center with carrier-neutral, building owned and managed Meet-Me-Rooms. Customers can choose from 42+ telecom carriers, ISPs, and network service providers at his location.Click for 1102 Grand Pricing, Schedule a Site Tour#10 DataBank Las Vegas Data Center, Las Vegas, NevadaThe DataBank Las Vegas Data Center is located at 7185 Pollock Dr, Las Vegas, Nevada. Boasting over 10,000 square feet of colocation space with access to 4 MW of power this location is large enough to handle the colocation and data center demands of the largest companies in the city. This facility is minutes away from McCarran International Airport and five minutes from the strip.Las Vegas remains one of the hottest colocation markets in the country. The city offers many advantages as a colocation destination due to its proximity to California, renewable energy options, available capacity, and low cost of power. The demand for this market looks to only increase over time as Las Vegas continues to serve as a major media and entertainment hub. Tax incentives and unique utility pricing continue to entice organizations to the region as well.Compliance and certifications for this location includes SSAE-16 Type 1, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, FISMA, FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, SOC 1, SOC 2, SOC 3, SSAE-18.Click for Databank Pricing, Schedule a Site Tour