Data centers grew from climate-controlled computer rooms into global infrastructure. Here is a brief, plain-English history of how the industry evolved.
Data centers range from small closets near users to sprawling campuses. This field guide explains the main types and what each is built to do.
Power usage effectiveness compares a data center's total energy to the energy used by its IT equipment. Here is how PUE works and what it does...
Former industrial sites, retired power plants and old mills can offer power connections and zoning that new sites lack. Here is how brownfield redevelopment works.
Before picking a parcel, developers choose a market. Here is a checklist of regional factors, from power and fiber to workforce, climate and policy.
Large campuses are rarely built all at once. This explainer covers how phasing works, why developers use it and what it means for announced capacity figures.
A data center's power and space are only valuable when used. Here is what utilization means, how capacity gets stranded and why operators work to avoid...
Credit ratings sort bonds by the agencies' view of default risk. Learn what investment grade and high yield mean and how ratings affect borrowing costs.
Companies fund data centers with a mix of cash, debt, equity and partnerships. Here is how each source works and the trade-offs it brings.
Long-term electricity contracts help data center owners lock in supply and help developers finance new power plants. Here is how PPAs and take-or-pay terms work.
Bookings, billings and revenue each capture a different moment in a sale. This explainer shows how they relate and why companies report all three.
Spending on buildings not yet in service sits in construction in progress. Learn what the line means and why it matters for timing depreciation.
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