Data Center Taxonomy & Classification: Harmonizing Industry Standards

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Introduction The data center industry often uses a range of…

Data Center Expansions in Emerging Markets: Overcoming Bureaucracy & Political Risks

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IntroductionData center operators see untapped potential in emerging…

Data Center Water Usage: Legal, Environmental, and Technological Factors

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Introduction Water usage has become a hot-button issue for data…

Data Center Contract Disputes: Litigation vs. Alternative Resolution

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Introduction Contracts underpin the data center industry, from…

Tenant Code of Conduct: Managing Damaging or Illegal Activities in Data Centers

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Introduction Data centers commonly host a wide range of tenants—some…

Zero Trust Architectures: Data Center Security in a Post-Perimeter Era

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IntroductionTraditional “perimeter” security models assume…

The Evolving Role of Chief Data Officer (CDO) in Data Centers: Governance & Accountability

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Introduction Data centers are no longer just physical infrastructures;…

Implementing SOC 2 Type II in Colocation Environments: Steps & Pitfalls

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IntroductionSOC 2 Type II audits have become a key benchmark…

Supply Chain Cybersecurity: Third-Party Hardware Risks in Data Centers

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Introduction Data centers depend on a vast ecosystem of hardware…