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Design and Deployment: Traditional data center deployment was slow and deliberate. Now, hyperscale providers require rapid scaling, prompting data center operators to rethink design strategies to deploy capital more efficiently and serve massive demand quickly.
Location Strategy: Historically, data centers were built in remote areas with cheap land and power. Today, proximity to end-users to reduce latency is critical, leading hyperscale providers to establish campuses closer to major population centers.
The Players: Who Are These Hyperscale Companies?
Hyperscale companies predominantly fall into two categories: