Ireland Data Center Market Size
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Study Period | 2017 - 2029 |
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Market Volume (2024) | 0.77 Thousand MW |
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Market Volume (2029) | 1.48 Thousand MW |
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Largest Share by Tier Type | Tier 3 |
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CAGR (2024 - 2029) | 13.86 % |
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Fastest Growing by Tier Type | Tier 4 |
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Market Concentration | Low |
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*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order. |
Ireland Data Center Market Analysis
The Ireland Data Center Market size is estimated at 0.77 thousand MW in 2024, and is expected to reach 1.48 thousand MW by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 13.86%. Further, the market is expected to generate colocation revenue of USD 2,959.9 Million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 7,125.6 Million by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 19.21% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
USD 2,959.92 Million
Market Size in 2024
USD 7,125.6 Million
Market Size in 2029
46.4%
CAGR (2017-2023)
19.2%
CAGR (2024-2029)
IT Load Capacity
771 MW
Value, IT Load Capacity, 2024
The adoption of digital connectivity is catering to the need for more data storage, resulting in more servers in data centers. The number of users in the Video Streaming (SVoD) segment is expected to reach 2.2 million by 2027.
Total Raised Floor Space
Sq. Ft. 4.92 M
Volume, Raised Floor Space, 2024
The country's total raised floor area is expected to reach 8.2 million sq. ft by 2029. Ireland has been driven by increasing cloud usage across major enterprises as a result of advancements in technology drives the market demand.
Installed Racks
246,004
Volume, Installed Racks, 2024
The country's total number of installed racks is expected to reach 412,120 units by 2029. Dublin is expected to house the maximum number of racks by 2029.
# of DC Operators & DC Facilities
14 and 31
Volume, DC Facilities, 2024
Due to the evolving digital trends, data center companies in Ireland are seeing huge potential. The government announced its latest enterprise strategy, which includes having 90% of Irish SMEs at basic digital intensity by 2030.
Leading Market Player
11.9%
Market Share, CyrusOne Inc., 2023
In 2023, CyrusOne Inc. held a market share of 11.9%. The company provides direct connection via its 100% end-to-end core redundant Metro IX and National IX networks straight to Cloud Service Providers.
Tier 3 data center accounted for majority share in terms of volume in 2023, and is expected to dominate through out the forecasted period
- Tier 3 data centers are the most preferred in Ireland and registered at an IT load capacity of 164.61 MW in 2022. The capacity is expected to grow from 447.25 MW in 2023 to 1,080.85 MW in 2029, registering a CAGR of 15.84%. A Tier 3 data center has redundant and dual-powered servers, storage, network links, and other IT components. SMEs generally prefer using at least a Tier 3-rated system. SMEs are a vital component of the Irish economy, comprising 99.8% of active enterprises and 67.5% of all persons employed. End users such as BFSI and media and entertainment focus on hyperscale facility colocation. As of 2022, there were around 25 Tier 3 data centers in the country, and around 11 upcoming data centers are under construction with Tier 3 specifications.
- Tier 4 data centers are the second most preferred data centers, mainly by large enterprises, as they provide 99.99% uptime. Cost constraint is the major drawback leading to the low adoption of Tier 4 facilities. However, with data traffic generation, the upcoming facilities will have Tier 4 certification since this tier enables the site infrastructure to sustain unplanned failures that would otherwise adversely affect the critical load. Tier 4 facilities are expected to hold a market share of 22.4% by 2029, up from 2% in 2023 and 66 MW by value in 2022.
- Tier 1&2 data centers are the least preferred due to their expected uptime of 99.671% (28.8 hours of downtime annually). These data centers are commonly utilized by micro businesses that want a cost-effective solution for their data storage needs. However, due to lower functionality, even SMEs are focusing on adopting wholesale colocation services under Tier 3 facilities. Tier 1 &2 DCs are expected to showcase the least growth through the forecast period.
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Ireland Data Center Market Trends
Increase in search engines and social media sites boost the market demand
- The total number of smartphone users in the country was 3.73 million in 2022, and it is expected to witness a CAGR of 1.78% during the forecast period to reach 4.19 million users by 2029.
- In 2024, Ireland's share of monthly active smartphone users is projected to reach 74.85% of the total population. This would be an increase of above 3% from 71.8% in 2018. Ireland's internet penetration rate stood at 99% of the total population at the start of 2022 with the emergence of 5G. A majority of internet users in Ireland utilize smartphones to use search engines, check their email, and visit social media sites at least weekly. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, more people have been shifting to contactless services. This is the case across almost all age groups, regions, and social classes. Only 47% of people over 55 stated that they used contactless payment frequently before the COVID-19 pandemic. However, 81% of them have used it more frequently since the pandemic.
- With the growth of the user base of smartphones, there has been an overall positive market demand for data centers. The penetration rate has been positive with regard to usage for e-commerce, media and entertainment, and the banking payment sector, due to which a large chunk of data is being gathered. Smartphones necessitate real-time processing due to generating large chunks of data. This mostly requires data centers for storage. Overall, there is a major requirement for extra racks, which is expected to increase with the increasing number of smartphone users. As smartphone users rose, the number of racks in data centers increased from around 32,000 in 2017 to 132,000 in 2022. This trend is expected to continue during the forecast period.
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Surge in FTTx cables and strong broadband connectivity is boosting the data center market
- Although copper is adequate for a voice signal, it provides very limited bandwidth. Fiber provides standardized performance up to 10 Gbps and beyond. In Ireland, during the forecast period, the growth of copper connections is expected to be 16.37%, while FTTx is projected to record a growth of 36.86%. With regard to hyperscale data centers, many fiber-optic cable makers have changed their construction in a way that allows them to pack thousands of optical fibers into one cable. In Ireland, there is an increasing adoption of FTTx cables.
- Ireland has six main fiber broadband providers: Digiweb, Eir, Pure Telecom, Sky, Virgin Media, and Vodafone. All Irish providers can offer speeds of a maximum of up to 1,000 Mbps to certain areas with "Fibre-to-the-Home" connections from SIRO broadband, a joint venture from ESB and Vodafone that brings 100% fiber broadband to homes in Ireland, using the existing electricity network.
- Ireland’s broadband speeds are improving Y-o-Y. In terms of broadband speed, Ireland ranked 36th out of 220 countries and territories worldwide in 2022, a jump from 44th place in 2021 and 51st place the year before. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for widely available and reliable digital connectivity, leading to major investments. In January 2022, Eircom Limited (Eir) and InfraVia Capital Partners announced the formation of a new joint venture, Fibre Networks Ireland Limited, to build wholesale fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) networks across the Republic of Ireland. Overall, fiber cables and strong broadband connectivity across the country are expected to support data centers during the forecast period.
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OTHER KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS COVERED IN THE REPORT
- Increase in 5G adoption and surfing on internet leads to the market growth demand
- Increase for fiber rollout in Dublin is boosting the market demand
- Surge in mobile phone and adoption of OTT, social media usage increases the demand for the market
Ireland Data Center Industry Overview
The Ireland Data Center Market is fragmented, with the top five companies occupying 27.18%. The major players in this market are BT Communications Limited (BT Group PLC), Digital Realty Trust Inc., EdgeConneX Inc., Equinix Inc. and K2 Strategic Pte Ltd (Kuok Group) (sorted alphabetically).
Ireland Data Center Market Leaders
BT Communications Limited (BT Group PLC)
Digital Realty Trust Inc.
EdgeConneX Inc.
Equinix Inc.
K2 Strategic Pte Ltd (Kuok Group)
Other important companies include CyrusOne Inc., Eir Evo, Keppel DC REIT Management Pte Ltd, ServeCentric Ltd, Sungard Availability Services LP, Web World Ireland, Zenlayer Inc..
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.
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Ireland Data Center Market News
- January 2022: The company announced its new construction development in North and South Dublin which is expected to be operational in 2023 and 2024 respectively.
- September 2019: CyrusOne announced breaking ground for its first data centre campus in Dublin. Located in Grange Castle Business Park South, the first phase of the advanced facility was ready for occupation in Q4 2020. When complete the site will have a total power of 74MW and is already responding to customer requests for space.
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Ireland Data Center Market Report - Table of Contents
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & KEY FINDINGS
REPORT OFFERS
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Study Assumptions & Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Study
1.3. Research Methodology
2. MARKET OUTLOOK
2.1. It Load Capacity
2.2. Raised Floor Space
2.3. Colocation Revenue
2.4. Installed Racks
2.5. Rack Space Utilization
2.6. Submarine Cable
3. Key Industry Trends
3.1. Smartphone Users
3.2. Data Traffic Per Smartphone
3.3. Mobile Data Speed
3.4. Broadband Data Speed
3.5. Fiber Connectivity Network
3.6. Regulatory Framework
3.6.1. Ireland
3.7. Value Chain & Distribution Channel Analysis
4. MARKET SEGMENTATION (INCLUDES MARKET SIZE IN VOLUME, FORECASTS UP TO 2029 AND ANALYSIS OF GROWTH PROSPECTS)
4.1. Hotspot
4.1.1. Dublin
4.1.2. Rest of Ireland
4.2. Data Center Size
4.2.1. Large
4.2.2. Massive
4.2.3. Medium
4.2.4. Mega
4.2.5. Small
4.3. Tier Type
4.3.1. Tier 1 and 2
4.3.2. Tier 3
4.3.3. Tier 4
4.4. Absorption
4.4.1. Non-Utilized
4.4.2. Utilized
4.4.2.1. By Colocation Type
4.4.2.1.1. Hyperscale
4.4.2.1.2. Retail
4.4.2.1.3. Wholesale
4.4.2.2. By End User
4.4.2.2.1. BFSI
4.4.2.2.2. Cloud
4.4.2.2.3. E-Commerce
4.4.2.2.4. Government
4.4.2.2.5. Manufacturing
4.4.2.2.6. Media & Entertainment
4.4.2.2.7. Telecom
4.4.2.2.8. Other End User
5. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
5.1. Market Share Analysis
5.2. Company Landscape
5.3. Company Profiles (includes Global Level Overview, Market Level Overview, Core Business Segments, Financials, Headcount, Key Information, Market Rank, Market Share, Products and Services, and Analysis of Recent Developments).
5.3.1. BT Communications Limited (BT Group PLC)
5.3.2. CyrusOne Inc.
5.3.3. Digital Realty Trust Inc.
5.3.4. EdgeConneX Inc.
5.3.5. Eir Evo
5.3.6. Equinix Inc.
5.3.7. K2 Strategic Pte Ltd (Kuok Group)
5.3.8. Keppel DC REIT Management Pte Ltd
5.3.9. ServeCentric Ltd
5.3.10. Sungard Availability Services LP
5.3.11. Web World Ireland
5.3.12. Zenlayer Inc.
5.4. LIST OF COMPANIES STUDIED
6. KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR DATA CENTER CEOS
7. APPENDIX
7.1. Global Overview
7.1.1. Overview
7.1.2. Porter’s Five Forces Framework
7.1.3. Global Value Chain Analysis
7.1.4. Global Market Size and DROs
7.2. Sources & References
7.3. List of Tables & Figures
7.4. Primary Insights
7.5. Data Pack
7.6. Glossary of Terms
List of Tables & Figures
- Figure 1:
- VOLUME OF IT LOAD CAPACITY, MW, IRELAND, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 2:
- VOLUME OF RAISED FLOOR AREA, SQ.FT. ('000), IRELAND, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 3:
- VALUE OF COLOCATION REVENUE, USD MILLION, IRELAND, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 4:
- VOLUME OF INSTALLED RACKS, NUMBER, IRELAND, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 5:
- RACK SPACE UTILIZATION, %, IRELAND, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 6:
- COUNT OF SMARTPHONE USERS, IN MILLION, IRELAND, 2017 - 2029
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- DATA TRAFFIC PER SMARTPHONE, GB, IRELAND, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 8:
- AVERAGE MOBILE DATA SPEED, MBPS, IRELAND, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 9:
- AVERAGE BROADBAND SPEED, MBPS, IRELAND, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 10:
- LENGTH OF FIBER CONNECTIVITY NETWORK, KILOMETER, IRELAND, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 11:
- VOLUME OF IT LOAD CAPACITY, MW, IRELAND, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 12:
- VOLUME OF HOTSPOT, MW, IRELAND, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 13:
- VOLUME SHARE OF HOTSPOT, %, IRELAND, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 14:
- VOLUME SIZE OF DUBLIN, MW, IRELAND, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 15:
- VOLUME SHARE OF DUBLIN, MW, HOTSPOT, %, IRELAND, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 16:
- VOLUME SIZE OF REST OF IRELAND, MW, IRELAND, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 17:
- VOLUME SHARE OF REST OF IRELAND, MW, HOTSPOT, %, IRELAND, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 18:
- VOLUME OF DATA CENTER SIZE, MW, IRELAND, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 19:
- VOLUME SHARE OF DATA CENTER SIZE, %, IRELAND, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 20:
- VOLUME SIZE OF LARGE, MW, IRELAND, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 21:
- VOLUME SIZE OF MASSIVE, MW, IRELAND, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 22:
- VOLUME SIZE OF MEDIUM, MW, IRELAND, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 23:
- VOLUME SIZE OF MEGA, MW, IRELAND, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 24:
- VOLUME SIZE OF SMALL, MW, IRELAND, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 25:
- VOLUME OF TIER TYPE, MW, IRELAND, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 26:
- VOLUME SHARE OF TIER TYPE, %, IRELAND, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 27:
- VOLUME SIZE OF TIER 1 AND 2, MW, IRELAND, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 28:
- VOLUME SIZE OF TIER 3, MW, IRELAND, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 29:
- VOLUME SIZE OF TIER 4, MW, IRELAND, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 30:
- VOLUME OF ABSORPTION, MW, IRELAND, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 31:
- VOLUME SHARE OF ABSORPTION, %, IRELAND, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 32:
- VOLUME SIZE OF NON-UTILIZED, MW, IRELAND, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 33:
- VOLUME OF COLOCATION TYPE, MW, IRELAND, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 34:
- VOLUME SHARE OF COLOCATION TYPE, %, IRELAND, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 35:
- VOLUME SIZE OF HYPERSCALE, MW, IRELAND, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 36:
- VOLUME SIZE OF RETAIL, MW, IRELAND, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 37:
- VOLUME SIZE OF WHOLESALE, MW, IRELAND, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 38:
- VOLUME OF END USER, MW, IRELAND, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 39:
- VOLUME SHARE OF END USER, %, IRELAND, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 40:
- VOLUME SIZE OF BFSI, MW, IRELAND, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 41:
- VOLUME SIZE OF CLOUD, MW, IRELAND, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 42:
- VOLUME SIZE OF E-COMMERCE, MW, IRELAND, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 43:
- VOLUME SIZE OF GOVERNMENT, MW, IRELAND, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 44:
- VOLUME SIZE OF MANUFACTURING, MW, IRELAND, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 45:
- VOLUME SIZE OF MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT, MW, IRELAND, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 46:
- VOLUME SIZE OF TELECOM, MW, IRELAND, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 47:
- VOLUME SIZE OF OTHER END USER, MW, IRELAND, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 48:
- VOLUME SHARE OF MAJOR PLAYERS, %, IRELAND, 2022
Ireland Data Center Industry Segmentation
Dublin are covered as segments by Hotspot. Large, Massive, Medium, Mega, Small are covered as segments by Data Center Size. Tier 1 and 2, Tier 3, Tier 4 are covered as segments by Tier Type. Non-Utilized, Utilized are covered as segments by Absorption.
- Tier 3 data centers are the most preferred in Ireland and registered at an IT load capacity of 164.61 MW in 2022. The capacity is expected to grow from 447.25 MW in 2023 to 1,080.85 MW in 2029, registering a CAGR of 15.84%. A Tier 3 data center has redundant and dual-powered servers, storage, network links, and other IT components. SMEs generally prefer using at least a Tier 3-rated system. SMEs are a vital component of the Irish economy, comprising 99.8% of active enterprises and 67.5% of all persons employed. End users such as BFSI and media and entertainment focus on hyperscale facility colocation. As of 2022, there were around 25 Tier 3 data centers in the country, and around 11 upcoming data centers are under construction with Tier 3 specifications.
- Tier 4 data centers are the second most preferred data centers, mainly by large enterprises, as they provide 99.99% uptime. Cost constraint is the major drawback leading to the low adoption of Tier 4 facilities. However, with data traffic generation, the upcoming facilities will have Tier 4 certification since this tier enables the site infrastructure to sustain unplanned failures that would otherwise adversely affect the critical load. Tier 4 facilities are expected to hold a market share of 22.4% by 2029, up from 2% in 2023 and 66 MW by value in 2022.
- Tier 1&2 data centers are the least preferred due to their expected uptime of 99.671% (28.8 hours of downtime annually). These data centers are commonly utilized by micro businesses that want a cost-effective solution for their data storage needs. However, due to lower functionality, even SMEs are focusing on adopting wholesale colocation services under Tier 3 facilities. Tier 1 &2 DCs are expected to showcase the least growth through the forecast period.
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Market Definition
- IT LOAD CAPACITY - The IT load capacity or installed capacity, refers to the amount of energy consumed by servers and network equipments placed in a rack installed. It is measured in megawatt (MW).
- ABSORPTION RATE - It denotes the extend to which the data center capacity has been leased out. For instance, a 100 MW DC has leased out 75 MW, then absorption rate would be 75%. It is also referred as utilization rate and leased-out capacity.
- RAISED FLOOR SPACE - It is an elevated space build over the floor. This gap between the original floor and the elevated floor is used to accommodate wiring, cooling, and other data center equipment. This arrangement assist in having proper wiring and cooling infrastructure. It is measured in square feet (ft^2).
- DATA CENTER SIZE - Data Center Size is segmented based on the raised floor space allocated to the data center facilities. Mega DC - # of Racks must be more than 9000 or RFS (raised floor space) must be more than 225001 Sq. ft; Massive DC - # of Racks must be in between 9000 and 3001 or RFS must be in between 225000 Sq. ft and 75001 Sq. ft; Large DC - # of Racks must be in between 3000 and 801 or RFS must be in between 75000 Sq. ft and 20001 Sq. ft; Medium DC # of Racks must be in between 800 and 201 or RFS must be in between 20000 Sq. ft and 5001 Sq. ft; Small DC - # of Racks must be less than 200 or RFS must be less than 5000 Sq. ft.
- TIER TYPE - According to Uptime Institute the data centers are classified into four tiers based on the proficiencies of redundant equipment of the data center infrastructure. In this segment the data center are segmented as Tier 1,Tier 2, Tier 3 and Tier 4.
- COLOCATION TYPE - The segment is segregated into 3 categories namely Retail, Wholesale and Hyperscale Colocation service. The categorization is done based on the amount of IT load leased out to potential customers. Retail colocation service has leased capacity less than 250 kW; Wholesale colocation services has leased capacity between 251 kW and 4 MW and Hyperscale colocation services has leased capacity more than 4 MW.
- END CONSUMERS - The Data Center Market operates on a B2B basis. BFSI, Government, Cloud Operators, Media and Entertainment, E-Commerce, Telecom and Manufacturing are the major end-consumers in the market studied. The scope only includes colocation service operators catering to the increasing digitalization of the end-user industries.
| Keyword | Definition |
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| Rack Unit | Generally referred as U or RU, it is the unit of measurement for the server unit housed in the racks in the data center. 1U is equal to 1.75 inches. |
| Rack Density | It defines the amount of power consumed by the equipment and server housed in a rack. It is measured in kilowatt (kW). This factor plays a critical role in data center design and, cooling and power planning. |
| IT Load Capacity | The IT load capacity or installed capacity, refers to the amount of energy consumed by servers and network equipment placed in a rack installed. It is measured in megawatt (MW). |
| Absorption Rate | It denotes how much of the data center capacity has been leased out. For instance, if a 100 MW DC has leased out 75 MW, then the absorption rate would be 75%. It is also referred to as utilization rate and leased-out capacity. |
| Raised Floor Space | It is an elevated space built over the floor. This gap between the original floor and the elevated floor is used to accommodate wiring, cooling, and other data center equipment. This arrangement assists in having proper wiring and cooling infrastructure. It is measured in square feet/meter. |
| Computer Room Air Conditioner (CRAC) | It is a device used to monitor and maintain the temperature, air circulation, and humidity inside the server room in the data center. |
| Aisle | It is the open space between the rows of racks. This open space is critical for maintaining the optimal temperature (20-25 °C) in the server room. There are primarily two aisles inside the server room, a hot aisle and a cold aisle. |
| Cold Aisle | It is the aisle wherein the front of the rack faces the aisle. Here, chilled air is directed into the aisle so that it can enter the front of the racks and maintain the temperature. |
| Hot Aisle | It is the aisle where the back of the racks faces the aisle. Here, the heat dissipated from the equipment’s in the rack is directed to the outlet vent of the CRAC. |
| Critical Load | It includes the servers and other computer equipment whose uptime is critical for data center operation. |
| Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) | It is a metric which defines the efficiency of a data center. It is calculated by: (𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝐷𝑎𝑡𝑎 𝐶𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝐸𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑔𝑦 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑢𝑚𝑝𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛)/(𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝐼𝑇 𝐸𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑝𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝐸𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑔𝑦 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑢𝑚𝑝𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛). Further, a data center with a PUE of 1.2-1.5 is considered highly efficient, whereas, a data center with a PUE >2 is considered highly inefficient. |
| Redundancy | It is defined as a system design wherein additional component (UPS, generators, CRAC) is added so that in case of power outage, equipment failure, the IT equipment should not be affected. |
| Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) | It is a device that is connected in series with the utility power supply, storing energy in batteries such that the supply from UPS is continuous to IT equipment even during utility power is snapped. The UPS primarily supports the IT equipment only. |
| Generators | Just like UPS, generators are placed in the data center to ensure an uninterrupted power supply, avoiding downtime. Data center facilities have diesel generators and commonly, 48-hour diesel is stored in the facility to prevent disruption. |
| N | It denotes the tools and equipment required for a data center to function at full load. Only "N" indicates that there is no backup to the equipment in the event of any failure. |
| N+1 | Referred to as 'Need plus one', it denotes the additional equipment setup available to avoid downtime in case of failure. A data center is considered N+1 when there is one additional unit for every 4 components. For instance, if a data center has 4 UPS systems, then for to achieve N+1, an additional UPS system would be required. |
| 2N | It refers to fully redundant design wherein two independent power distribution system is deployed. Therefore, in the event of a complete failure of one distribution system, the other system will still supply power to the data center. |
| In-Row Cooling | It is the cooling design system installed between racks in a row where it draws warm air from the hot aisle and supplies cool air to the cold aisle, thereby maintaining the temperature. |
| Tier 1 | Tier classification determines the preparedness of a data center facility to sustain data center operation. A data center is classified as Tier 1 data center when it has a non-redundant (N) power component (UPS, generators), cooling components, and power distribution system (from utility power grids). The Tier 1 data center has an uptime of 99.67% and an annual downtime of <28.8 hours. |
| Tier 2 | A data center is classified as Tier 2 data center when it has a redundant power and cooling components (N+1) and a single non-redundant distribution system. Redundant components include extra generators, UPS, chillers, heat rejection equipment, and fuel tanks. The Tier 2 data center has an uptime of 99.74% and an annual downtime of <22 hours. |
| Tier 3 | A data center having redundant power and cooling components and multiple power distribution systems is referred to as a Tier 3 data center. The facility is resistant to planned (facility maintenance) and unplanned (power outage, cooling failure) disruption. The Tier 3 data center has an uptime of 99.98% and an annual downtime of <1.6 hours. |
| Tier 4 | It is the most tolerant type of data center. A Tier 4 data center has multiple, independent redundant power and cooling components and multiple power distribution paths. All IT equipment are dual powered, making them fault tolerant in case of any disruption, thereby ensuring interrupted operation. The Tier 4 data center has an uptime of 99.74% and an annual downtime of <26.3 minutes. |
| Small Data Center | Data center that has floor space area of ≤ 5,000 Sq. ft or the number of racks that can be installed is ≤ 200 is classified as a small data center. |
| Medium Data Center | Data center which has floor space area between 5,001-20,000 Sq. ft, or the number of racks that can be installed is between 201-800, is classified as a medium data center. |
| Large Data Center | Data center which has floor space area between 20,001-75,000 Sq. ft, or the number of racks that can be installed is between 801-3,000, is classified as a large data center. |
| Massive Data Center | Data center which has floor space area between 75,001-225,000 Sq. ft, or the number of racks that can be installed is between 3001-9,000, is classified as a massive data center. |
| Mega Data Center | Data center that has a floor space area of ≥ 225,001 Sq. ft or the number of racks that can be installed is ≥ 9001 is classified as a mega data center. |
| Retail Colocation | It refers to those customers who have a capacity requirement of 250 kW or less. These services are majorly opted by small and medium enterprises (SMEs). |
| Wholesale Colocation | It refers to those customers who have a capacity requirement between 250 kW to 4 MW. These services are majorly opted by medium to large enterprises. |
| Hyperscale Colocation | It refers to those customers who have a capacity requirement greater than 4 MW. The hyperscale demand primarily originates from large-scale cloud players, IT companies, BFSI, and OTT players (like Netflix, Hulu, and HBO+). |
| Mobile Data Speed | It is the mobile internet speed a user experiences via their smartphones. This speed is primarily dependent on the carrier technology being used in the smartphone. The carrier technologies available in the market are 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G, where 2G provides the slowest speed while 5G is the fastest. |
| Fiber Connectivity Network | It is a network of optical fiber cables deployed across the country, connecting rural and urban regions with high-speed internet connection. It is measured in kilometer (km). |
| Data Traffic per Smartphone | It is a measure of average data consumption by a smartphone user in a month. It is measured in gigabyte (GB). |
| Broadband Data Speed | It is the internet speed that is supplied over the fixed cable connection. Commonly, copper cable and optic fiber cable are used in both residential and commercial use. Here, optic cable fiber provides faster internet speed than copper cable. |
| Submarine Cable | A submarine cable is a fiber optic cable laid down at two or more landing points. Through this cable, communication and internet connectivity between countries across the globe is established. These cables can transmit 100-200 terabits per second (Tbps) from one point to another. |
| Carbon Footprint | It is the measure of carbon dioxide generated during the regular operation of a data center. Since, coal, and oil & gas are the primary source of power generation, consumption of this power contributes to carbon emissions. Data center operators are incorporating renewable energy sources to curb the carbon footprint emerging in their facilities. |
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- Step-1: Identify Key Variables: In order to build a robust forecasting methodology, the variables and factors identified in Step-1 are tested against available historical market numbers. Through an iterative process, the variables required for market forecast are set and the model is built on the basis of these variables.
- Step-2: Build a Market Model: Market-size estimations for the forecast years are in nominal terms. Inflation is not a part of the pricing, and the average selling price (ASP) is kept constant throughout the forecast period for each country.
- Step-3: Validate and Finalize: In this important step, all market numbers, variables and analyst calls are validated through an extensive network of primary research experts from the market studied. The respondents are selected across levels and functions to generate a holistic picture of the market studied.
- Step-4: Research Outputs: Syndicated Reports, Custom Consulting Assignments, Databases & Subscription Platforms
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