CAP DC
“ We consider that this pandemic has boosted digitalisation more than any new product or marketing campaign ”
— Antonio Ríos Suanzes , Managing Director , CAP DC España
158 purpose and protects the data centre through its entire lifecycle .
Taking into account every possible detail during the project planning stage means less need to make changes later . Making changes to the routing of the pipe network , for example , could disrupt operations . Also , fire suppression in data centres can be challenging due to the high airflow and the increased power density of servers . The upgraded FM Standard 5560 incorporates new fire test protocols for data halls and subfloors : long-term Cap DC supplier Marioff provides a high-pressure water mist solution , a very reliable fire protection system focused on total cost of ownership ( TCO ) and with OEM support 24 / 7 , says Antonio .
“ We manage construction but we are not a supplier company , so we are delighted to bring to the client the quality and performance of our suppliers .” Close communication across the entire value chain is his mantra : “ If one partner has a problem , the others have a problem too .”
Strategic partners are equally important . Private equity and hedge funds are increasingly interested in data centres as an alternative to their logistics investments . The global property group Goodman is setting the standard on this shift of emphasis and is a key partner for Cap DC .
“ Goodman has the financial resources
DECEMBER 2020