As the data-center market continues to grow at what experts say is an above-average rate, two trends are emerging that likely will keep AEC contractors that specialize in this sector busy.
At one end of the spectrum, some large non-tech enterprises are selling their data centers and opting for outsourcing, as opposed to building, operating and owning the physical facilities. At the other end, large tech firms are aggressively expanding their data-center complexes and buying space in co-location facilities. Experts say that both trends go to the heart of the storage market, where major advances in technology and increased demand for space and power have become just about the only constants.