Data Centre Magazine June 2024 | Page 5

FOREWORD

Cloud and AI Shaping the Future of Colocation

AI , cloud and sustainability initiatives are shaping the future of the data centre colocation market
“THE FLEXIBILITY , ECONOMIC EFFICIENCIES AND ACCESS TO CUTTING-EDGE CAPABILITIES OFFERED BY COLOCATION PROVIDERS ARE DRIVING EXPLOSIVE GROWTH ”
The data centre industry finds itself at the forefront of the digital transformation sweeping across businesses and societies worldwide . As the indispensable engines powering our connected and data-driven world , data centres must continually evolve to meet rapidly changing technology demands and enterprise needs . As we highlight this month , at the centre of this evolution is the colocation market – where companies rent space and infrastructure within robust , scalable data centre facilities rather than operating their own on-premises servers . The flexibility , economic efficiencies and access to cutting-edge capabilities offered by colocation providers are driving explosive growth in this sector .
In this issue , we explore how AI and cloud computing are reshaping the colocation landscape . Elsewhere , we highlight how digital twin technology is powering the green data centre revolution , and cover the Top 10 Sustainable Data Centre Companies .
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