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Building a well-defined data centre strategy
“BUSINESSES NEED TO HAVE A WELL-DEFINED DATA STRATEGY IN PLACE ”
Ever-increasing demand means data centres must constantly innovate to keep up with the changing demands and trends of the digital age
In today ' s digital age , data centres are critical infrastructure for businesses of all sizes . They house the servers , storage , and networking equipment that powers everything from websites and e-commerce platforms to cloud computing applications and enterprise resource planning ( ERP ) systems . As a result , businesses need to have a welldefined data strategy in place .
A successful data centre strategy encompasses a range of considerations , from infrastructure and security to efficiency and sustainability . An effective plan should clearly outline how an organisation will manage its data centre resources to meet and accommodate its business needs . It should consider factors such as the organisation ' s IT infrastructure , applications , data , and security requirements .
This month , we hear from leading data centre experts on the need for a well-defined strategy in 2024 , and explore how data centre leaders should go about achieving the desired balance of performance , scalability and sustainability .
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