The Arcadis Data Center Location Index 2021
The Arcadis Data Center Construction Roadmap
Location
The first step is deciding the optimal data center location. Clients need in-depth knowledge of countries’ markets as well as regional differences within countries.
Savvy due diligence at this stage is essential for making informed decisions that maximize return on investment across the data center construction journey.
Permitting
During the permitting phase, clients finalize the detailed design of the new facility. Based on that design, companies then secure all the permits and other permissions needed to build and operate the data center.
Sustainable and resilient building design can significantly enhance asset value and greatly reduce negative impacts on the environment. Project management and cost management expertise can help companies better navigate their way through this phase.
Operations
Once built, the servers are installed, connected to the fiber optic network, and the new data center is brought online. Sustainability and resilience features designed into the plan earlier on and delivered during the build phase generate significant, long-term savings.
Smart analytics solutions help operators optimize their maintenance schedules to prevent breakdowns and diminished asset performance from delays in discovering faulty equipment or infrastructure.
Planning
Clients must decide how and on what schedule they will design the new facility, secure all necessary permits and permissions, engage suppliers and service providers, complete the build and outfitting, and finally switch the facility on.
Maintaining competent due diligence throughout this phase helps clients avoid unforeseen costs or delays. This is also the stage at which project and cost management efforts must begin.
Construction and delivery
The construction and delivery phase is undoubtedly the most critical step. The difference between a successful data center construction project and an exceptional one lies in how well the operator manages the build and gets things up and running as quickly and smoothly as possible.
This is where data center operators reap the full benefits of skillful project and cost management services.
Singapore
Singapore is ranked second in the Arcadis Data Center Location Index 2021, making it a premier data center location. With its leading position in internet connectivity, low energy prices, robust local infrastructure, and high standards in data protection, the country has been a landing point for global data center providers making their first investments in Asia. However, the challenge lies in addressing high power consumption, renewable energy availability, and limited land.
Philippines
The Philippines is one of the data center growth locations targeted by several investors and major cloud service providers in 2021 and beyond. Ranking 49 in the data center location index, the country has yet to realize its full potential compared to its neighboring countries. The government and telecommunication companies are undertaking initiatives to transform the Philippine data center market.
Greater China Cities
Over the past two years, data center growth opportunities in Greater China have become an area of focus for developers and investors. As a pioneer in the adoption of smart city initiatives, which has increased the use of cloud-based services in the market, more than 70% of its population is using e-commerce for commercial and non-commercial activities. All of this is driving high demand for data centers.
The Arcadis Data Center Location Index 2021
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