Can modular data centres solve the world ’ s growing edge demand ? We speak to Schneider Electric about where modular prefabricated solutions are heading
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Can modular data centres solve the world ’ s growing edge demand ? We speak to Schneider Electric about where modular prefabricated solutions are heading
WRITTEN BY : JOSEPHINE WALBANK ELLIOTT TUREK GLOBAL OFFER MANAGER FOR PREFABRICATED MODULAR SOLUTIONS , SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC
JOE KRAMER DIRECTOR OF SALES AND MARKETING FOR ECOSTRUXURE MODULAR DATA CENTRES , SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC
We ’ re rounding the corner for a 5G future , and new technologies are being imagined faster than the infrastructure can keep up .
So , as our data demands show no signs of halting , could modular data centres be the solution that gets our data centre infrastructure 5G-ready ?
We spoke to Elliott Turek and Joe Kramer from Schneider Electric to discuss the market benefits of modular data centres , how these solutions are rivalling the sustainability standards of their larger cousins , and Schneider ’ s predictions for the opportunities that will be unlocked by the future deployment of modular units .
What are modular data centres ? As its name suggests , a modular data centre consists of modules and components that are purposeengineered and readily scalable . Usually , these components are prefabricated , as this allows for customised solutions that can be deployed at a fraction of the usual delivery schedule .
These units are portable and give the user the opportunity to choose their capacity , power source , and cooling solution . Plus , they can be designed and built at an impressive speed – usually within 3-6 months – and can be located wherever additional data capacity is required .
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