Where the internet lives
Language: English Series: Building ; 273(8520) 20 March 2008, 54-56(3)Publication details: 2008Subject(s): Summary: Looks at the data centre market and some of the issues influencing the construction of data centres. Emphasises the high costs of building data centres, noting that two thirds of the cost of each data centre is spent on M&E contractors. Key points to consider when building data centres include security, technological requirements, sustainability, and terrorism. Lists the main players in the data centre market and summarises the main requirements of a major build.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L143002 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 143002-1001 |
Looks at the data centre market and some of the issues influencing the construction of data centres. Emphasises the high costs of building data centres, noting that two thirds of the cost of each data centre is spent on M&E contractors. Key points to consider when building data centres include security, technological requirements, sustainability, and terrorism. Lists the main players in the data centre market and summarises the main requirements of a major build.