Six Advantages Of Modular Data Centres
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( Virtual Showroom )The local data centre market is poised for rapid growth, driven by the adoption of AI and mobile data. According to Amanda Venter, External IT Sales, Rittal SA, the market is expected to reach a value of over US$3 billion in the next four years.
“We’ve noted a steady influx of enquiries for modular data centre solutions,” she adds. “Traditional data centres are difficult – and expensive – to expand. Modular data centres, on the other hand, offer a cost-efficient, flexible and tailored solution.”
She outlines the distinct advantages offered by modular data centres:
1. Reduce financial risk: The construction of traditional data centre infrastructure typically requires the upfront investment of a sizable capital. Modular data centres, by comparison, allow for incremental spending, based on current needs.
2. Offer scalability: Modular data centre infrastructure scales with the business, without incurring excessive costs. It’s easy to add new modules when required.
3. Space-optimising: With real-estate costs climbing fast, many organisations cannot afford to invest in site expansions or relocations. Modular data centre solutions enable companies to establish a complete data centre in even limited spaces, optimising their space and reducing costs.
4. A tailored solution: Modular data solutions are easily configured (or modified) to meet the specific needs of a business. Whether this requires the addition, removal or upgrading of components, changes are quickly and easily made without system disruptions (or business downtime).
5. Enable agility: Rapid IT deployment is essential in today’s competitive business landscape! Modular infrastructure can be deployed and adapted quickly, as needed, giving companies a competitive edge.
6. Facilitate continuous operations: Maintenance and infrastructure upgrades are simpler with modular solutions, particularly because system parts are easily taken offline without affecting the entire site. This means less downtime for the business.
“Rittal offers tailored tools, enabling the seamless design of modular data centres for organisations in any industry,” concludes Amanda. “We’re well positioned to guide customers into the future of IT infrastructure design”.
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