IDC PlanScape: Emerging Trends Shaping Datacenter Colocation

IDC PlanScape: Emerging Trends Shaping Datacenter Colocation


This IDC PlanScape provides an overview of benefits, emerging trends, usage of AI, and its impact on colocation datacenters."Emerging trends such as GenAI and edge computing are reshaping the colocation landscape. While AI applications are increasing power demands, they also create new opportunities for colocation datacenter providers, such as optimizing resource utilization, enhancing energy efficiency, and strengthening security and compliance within datacenters," according to Avinash Naga, research manager of Cloud Communications and Datacenter Services at IDC.

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IDC PlanScape Figure
Executive Summary
Why Is Datacenter Colocation Important?
Emerging Trends Shaping Colocation
What Is Datacenter Colocation?
Types of Colocation
Responsibilities of Colocation Providers
Who Are the Key Stakeholders?
How Can My Organization Take Advantage of Datacenter Colocation?
How AI Is Used in Datacenters
Enhance Efficiency and Reliability
Improved Security and Compliance
Power Usage Effectiveness and Water Usage
Advice for Technology Buyers
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