There’s no doubt that the data center market continues to heat up, in more ways than one. The market will obviously enjoy further expansion as demand for data center facilities increase.
Digital Realty Trust released survey information from 300 corporate IT decision makers on March 3rd indicating that a vast majority plan data center expansions in the next 12-24 months. In fact 83 percent will proceed with expansion by 2011 with 36 percent saying the plans will definitely take shape by the end of this year.
It was somewhat surprising that he need for additional power is the top reason for data center expansions, rising from fifth place on last year’s survey to first place this year.
"One of the most interesting pieces of data in this study is the lead role that power is now playing in these expansions," said Chris Crosby, Sr. V.P. of Corporate Development for Digital Realty. "The need for additional power has become the main driver for data center expansion plans as companies seek facilities with adequate power and favorable utility rates to control operating costs," he continued.
While it's not altogether unexpected that IT budgets are projected to increase by 8 percent in 2010, the fact that 70 percent are planning large projects of at least 15,000 square feet in size or 2 mW or greater provides scope of the facility enhancements.
Crosby noted that 76 percent of companies are tracking their data center power usage and using the data in their capacity planning, reiterating that "these are very positive signs that companies better understand their data centers’ energy use and can make informed decisions to reduce energy consumption.”
More details of this study will be presented in a webinar on March 15th. To register for the event, visit www.digitalrealtytrust.com.
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