legislative developments as they emerge. CyrusOne is currently trialling such tools internally. Alanna also points to trade associations – including the German Data Centre Association and its equivalents across other markets – as an important mechanism for collective influence.
“ Being ahead of and influencing regulation can be a competitive advantage, but sometimes I don’ t think it needs to be about competition at all,” she says.“ Actually, sometimes collaborating with our competitors might be the right approach to get what the industry needs holistically – because the opportunity is so large.”
“ Being ahead of and influencing regulation can be a competitive advantage, but sometimes I don’ t think it needs to be about competition at all”
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