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Building resilience into UK data centre growth
Despite rapid expansion and their increasing importance to both the UK and the global economy, data centres still face multiple risks that could inhibit future growth.
To facilitate sustainable growth in this industry, it is imperative developers mitigate evolving threats by building resilience into their developments.
Key considerations when choosing a data centre location
Capital expenditure is flowing into data centres at a rapid rate. Buoyed by the growing adoption of cloud computing and rapidly evolving technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI). Yet, the unique profile of data centres — and continuous evolution within the space — is not without risk.
Data centre fires: a physical threat in a digital world
In today’s hyperconnected world, physical events are still capable of disrupting digital infrastructure, and with it, entire businesses. Data centre fires, while uncommon, are one such threat. When they occur, the consequences can be severe: loss of service, supply chain breakdowns, regulatory exposure, financial losses, and long-term reputational damage.