DATA CENTER COLOCATION MARKET ANALYSIS

Key Developments

• In August 2023, Digital Realty (NYSE: DLR), the largest global provider of cloud- and carrier-neutral data center, colocation, and interconnection solutions, introduced high-density colocation services across its PlatformDIGITAL global data center platform. This offering, available in 28 markets across North America, EMEA, and Asia Pacific, supports workloads of up to 70 kilowatts per rack and utilizes innovative Air-Assisted Liquid Cooling (AALC) technologies. Digital Realty's high-density colocation services enable businesses to overcome the challenges associated with the exponential growth of data and the increasing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) by providing high-performance computing (HPC) ready infrastructure configurations.
• In May 2022, CoreSite, a leading hybrid IT solutions provider and subsidiary of American Tower Corporation, announced the implementation of a modern, energy-efficient cooling system at its Boston data center. This upgrade is expected to save approximately eight million kilowatt-hours annually and reflects CoreSite's ongoing commitment to enhancing power and cooling efficiency across its data center portfolio. The new cooling system features a chiller plant with advanced technology designed to optimize energy use while meeting the diverse needs of its customers.