Netherlands Data Center Market Size
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Study Period | 2017 - 2029 |
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Market Volume (2024) | 1.31 Thousand MW |
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Market Volume (2029) | 1.49 Thousand MW |
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Largest Share by Tier Type | Tier 3 |
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CAGR (2024 - 2029) | 2.63 % |
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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. |
Netherlands Data Center Market Analysis
The Netherlands Data Center Market size is estimated at 1.31 thousand MW in 2024, and is expected to reach 1.49 thousand MW by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 2.63%. Further, the market is expected to generate colocation revenue of USD 4,116.4 Million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 5,094.9 Million by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 4.36% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
USD 4116.41 Million
Market Size in 2024
USD 5,094.9 Million
Market Size in 2029
4.1%
CAGR (2017-2023)
4.4%
CAGR (2024-2029)
IT Load Capacity
1,308.5 MW
Value, IT Load Capacity, 2024
The inclusion of 5G in the country led to an increase in the consumption of data, which drives the growth of DC facilities in the country. By 2030, 60% of the Dutch population will be covered by the 3.5GHz 5G network.
Total Raised Floor Space
Sq. Ft. 5.85 M
Volume, Raised Floor Space, 2024
To date, EUR 960 million has been allocated to projects in quantum computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and life sciences and health. These investments may prioritize the future growth of data center facilities in the country.
Installed Racks
292,719
Volume, Installed Racks, 2024
Amsterdam will likely house the maximum number of racks by 2029. Switch Data Center announced 3 facilities with a cumulative 45 MW capacity, while e-Shelter announced 3 facilities with a cumulative 30 MW capacity during the forecast period.
# of DC Operators & DC Facilities
55 and 113
Volume, DC Facilities, 2024
The Netherlands has 113 colocation data centers, with Amsterdam as the major hotspot. The growing adoption of the cloud by most businesses is one of the factors boosting the number of data centers in the country.
Leading Market Player
12.5%
Market Share, Equinix Inc., 2023
Equinix Inc. has 11 data center facilities in the Netherlands, with 586,051.0 sq. ft of net rentable capacity, an IT load capacity of 163.40 MW, and average racks of more than 29,000 units.
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 1 & 2 facilities are becoming less popular owing to the increasing demand for high computing power and data storage facilities. With the rise of business continuity services 24 hours a day, tier 3 and tier 4 data centers have increasingly become more popular due to the ever-growing number of conglomerates.
- The tier 3 data center is expected to reach 974.38 MW in 2023. It is projected to register a CAGR of 2.12%, reaching 1105.23 MW by 2029. On the other hand, the tier 4 data center is predicted to register a CAGR of 5.81% to reach a capacity of 368.44 MW by 2029.
- As technology advanced, the population began utilizing a variety of internet-connected devices, including smartphones, consoles, and smart gear, to access services like streaming entertainment, online gaming, and others. Tier 3 certified facilities are ideal for such services and are expected to hold the highest market share of 74.2% in 2029, followed by tier 4 facilities with 24.7% of the market.
- In order to better serve their customers, clients have to raise their rack capacities as a result of the population's adoption of other devices. In addition, they have to ensure the availability of the appropriate speeds owing to the 5G launch. As a result, the nation adopted cloud computing, the internet, and fiber technologies, formulating tier 3 and 4 data center infrastructure for better data storage solutions.
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Netherlands Data Center Market Trends
Implementation of 5G with maximum Dutch population covered by 3.5GHz 5G network till 2030 boost the market demand
- The total data traffic per smartphone in the country is expected to be 2.1 GB in 2023 and register a CAGR of 18.19% during the forecast period, reaching a value of 5.8 GB by 2029.
- Smartphones continue to be the most popular tech device among the Dutch population. For instance, the number of smartphone connections in the Netherlands increased by 695,000 (+3.5%) between 2021 and 2022. In January 2022, there were 16.50 million internet users, or 96% of the country's population, in the Netherlands.
- The adoption of 4G increased the country's use of social media platforms, owing to which the percentage of mobile usage grew by around 4%, reaching 44.05% in January 2022. For example, the Netherlands has a constantly increasing social media user base. Nearly 11.77 million people used social networks in the Netherlands in 2021, or 88% of the country's population. The Netherlands also witnessed an increased consumer expenditure on digital OTT video from 2009 to 2021, accounting for EUR 772.7 million in 2021.
- The implementation of 5G is projected to impact data traffic positively. By 2026, the country's 3.5GHz (5G) rollout is anticipated to be complete. By 2030, 60% of the Dutch population will be covered by the 3.5GHz 5G network, up from 33% in 2023. This trend may greatly encourage the usage of VOD. More servers will be required in data centers due to their increased demand and the rising adoption of digital connectivity among end users. In general, such developments may accommodate an increase in the demand for data centers.
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Increasing trend of ecommerce, social media and demand for internet is boosting the market demand
- The country's total number of smartphone users was 15.88 million in 2022, which is expected to record a CAGR of 2.22% during the forecast period to reach a value of 18.12 million by 2029.
- In the Netherlands, 87% of people owned a smartphone in 2020. There will be an estimated 16.12 million smartphone users in the Netherlands by 2025. From 2021 to 2025, the percentage of smartphone users increased by 3.27%. Due to the increasing amount of data generated by smartphones, the demand for storage capacity to accommodate may also increase. With a 7.6% contribution from the digital economy to the country's overall GDP of more than USD 750 billion, the Netherlands' data center market is booming.
- Global e-commerce trends are also impacting the behaviors of Dutch internet users. The "phygital" strategy, which encourages retailers to combine the physical and digital aspects of purchasing, is being promoted by Thuiswinkel, the national association of Dutch e-commerce. Such a trend has increased smartphone penetration in the country.
- The adoption rate of smartphones has been rising as more than half of Dutch adults use some form of social media, and nearly 90% of them use the internet. The two social networking sites, LinkedIn and Twitter, have the highest internet penetration rates in the Netherlands. In December 2021, Zeewolde, a town 50 km east of Amsterdam, approved Meta's plans to construct the biggest data center in the Netherlands to serve Facebook, Instagram, and Whatsapp users in Europe. Such developments suggest the growing demand for data centers.
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OTHER KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS COVERED IN THE REPORT
- Development and adoption of IoT and AI applications complemented by 5G through government initiatives boost the market growth
- Increasing investment in fiber connectivity with newer partnerships is boosting the market demand
- Government spending on five Dutch European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIH) and increase in fiber deployment boost the market demand
Netherlands Data Center Industry Overview
The Netherlands Data Center Market is fragmented, with the top five companies occupying 36.85%. The major players in this market are CyrusOne Inc., EdgeConneX Inc., Equinix Inc., Interxion (Digital Reality Trust Inc.) and Iron Mountain Incorporated (sorted alphabetically).
Netherlands Data Center Market Leaders
CyrusOne Inc.
EdgeConneX Inc.
Equinix Inc.
Interxion (Digital Reality Trust Inc.)
Iron Mountain Incorporated
Other important companies include Evoswitch International BV, Global Switch Holdings Limited, Keppel DC REIT Management Pte. Ltd, Leaseweb Global BV, NorthC Group BV, QTS Realty Trust Inc., SD Data Center.
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.
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Netherlands Data Center Market News
- December 2022: A new data center is being built in Eindhoven by NorthC Datacenters, a local provider of data centers in the Netherlands. In October 2023, the latest data center will start operating, which will have a total surface area of nearly 4,000m2.
- September 2022: A hosting and cloud services provider called Leaseweb Global stated that it would open three new data centers in Tokyo, Singapore, and Sydney before the year is out to increase its footprint in the Asia Pacific region. When the new sites go live, Leaseweb will have nine data centers operating all across the area.
- April 2022: The regional Dutch data center provider NorthC Datacenters has a contract to buy the Swiss data centers and connection offerings of Netrics. The deal consists of three data centers with a combined floor area of around 13,000 m2, a power capacity of over 7.5MW, and room for future growth, two of which are located in Münchenstein (near Basel) and one in Biel.
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Netherlands 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. Netherlands
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. Amsterdam
4.1.2. Rest of Netherlands
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. CyrusOne Inc.
5.3.2. EdgeConneX Inc.
5.3.3. Equinix Inc.
5.3.4. Evoswitch International BV
5.3.5. Global Switch Holdings Limited
5.3.6. Interxion (Digital Reality Trust Inc.)
5.3.7. Iron Mountain Incorporated
5.3.8. Keppel DC REIT Management Pte. Ltd
5.3.9. Leaseweb Global BV
5.3.10. NorthC Group BV
5.3.11. QTS Realty Trust Inc.
5.3.12. SD Data Center
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, NETHERLANDS, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 2:
- VOLUME OF RAISED FLOOR AREA, SQ.FT. ('000), NETHERLANDS, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 3:
- VALUE OF COLOCATION REVENUE, USD MILLION, NETHERLANDS, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 4:
- VOLUME OF INSTALLED RACKS, NUMBER, NETHERLANDS, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 5:
- RACK SPACE UTILIZATION, %, NETHERLANDS, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 6:
- COUNT OF SMARTPHONE USERS, IN MILLION, NETHERLANDS, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 7:
- DATA TRAFFIC PER SMARTPHONE, GB, NETHERLANDS, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 8:
- AVERAGE MOBILE DATA SPEED, MBPS, NETHERLANDS, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 9:
- AVERAGE BROADBAND SPEED, MBPS, NETHERLANDS, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 10:
- LENGTH OF FIBER CONNECTIVITY NETWORK, KILOMETER, NETHERLANDS, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 11:
- VOLUME OF IT LOAD CAPACITY, MW, NETHERLANDS, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 12:
- VOLUME OF HOTSPOT, MW, NETHERLANDS, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 13:
- VOLUME SHARE OF HOTSPOT, %, NETHERLANDS, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 14:
- VOLUME SIZE OF AMSTERDAM, MW, NETHERLANDS, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 15:
- VOLUME SHARE OF AMSTERDAM, MW, HOTSPOT, %, NETHERLANDS, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 16:
- VOLUME SIZE OF REST OF NETHERLANDS, MW, NETHERLANDS, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 17:
- VOLUME SHARE OF REST OF NETHERLANDS, MW, HOTSPOT, %, NETHERLANDS, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 18:
- VOLUME OF DATA CENTER SIZE, MW, NETHERLANDS, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 19:
- VOLUME SHARE OF DATA CENTER SIZE, %, NETHERLANDS, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 20:
- VOLUME SIZE OF LARGE, MW, NETHERLANDS, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 21:
- VOLUME SIZE OF MASSIVE, MW, NETHERLANDS, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 22:
- VOLUME SIZE OF MEDIUM, MW, NETHERLANDS, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 23:
- VOLUME SIZE OF MEGA, MW, NETHERLANDS, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 24:
- VOLUME SIZE OF SMALL, MW, NETHERLANDS, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 25:
- VOLUME OF TIER TYPE, MW, NETHERLANDS, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 26:
- VOLUME SHARE OF TIER TYPE, %, NETHERLANDS, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 27:
- VOLUME SIZE OF TIER 1 AND 2, MW, NETHERLANDS, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 28:
- VOLUME SIZE OF TIER 3, MW, NETHERLANDS, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 29:
- VOLUME SIZE OF TIER 4, MW, NETHERLANDS, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 30:
- VOLUME OF ABSORPTION, MW, NETHERLANDS, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 31:
- VOLUME SHARE OF ABSORPTION, %, NETHERLANDS, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 32:
- VOLUME SIZE OF NON-UTILIZED, MW, NETHERLANDS, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 33:
- VOLUME OF COLOCATION TYPE, MW, NETHERLANDS, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 34:
- VOLUME SHARE OF COLOCATION TYPE, %, NETHERLANDS, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 35:
- VOLUME SIZE OF HYPERSCALE, MW, NETHERLANDS, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 36:
- VOLUME SIZE OF RETAIL, MW, NETHERLANDS, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 37:
- VOLUME SIZE OF WHOLESALE, MW, NETHERLANDS, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 38:
- VOLUME OF END USER, MW, NETHERLANDS, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 39:
- VOLUME SHARE OF END USER, %, NETHERLANDS, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 40:
- VOLUME SIZE OF BFSI, MW, NETHERLANDS, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 41:
- VOLUME SIZE OF CLOUD, MW, NETHERLANDS, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 42:
- VOLUME SIZE OF E-COMMERCE, MW, NETHERLANDS, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 43:
- VOLUME SIZE OF GOVERNMENT, MW, NETHERLANDS, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 44:
- VOLUME SIZE OF MANUFACTURING, MW, NETHERLANDS, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 45:
- VOLUME SIZE OF MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT, MW, NETHERLANDS, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 46:
- VOLUME SIZE OF TELECOM, MW, NETHERLANDS, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 47:
- VOLUME SIZE OF OTHER END USER, MW, NETHERLANDS, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 48:
- VOLUME SHARE OF MAJOR PLAYERS, %, NETHERLANDS, 2022
Netherlands Data Center Industry Segmentation
Amsterdam 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 1 & 2 facilities are becoming less popular owing to the increasing demand for high computing power and data storage facilities. With the rise of business continuity services 24 hours a day, tier 3 and tier 4 data centers have increasingly become more popular due to the ever-growing number of conglomerates.
- The tier 3 data center is expected to reach 974.38 MW in 2023. It is projected to register a CAGR of 2.12%, reaching 1105.23 MW by 2029. On the other hand, the tier 4 data center is predicted to register a CAGR of 5.81% to reach a capacity of 368.44 MW by 2029.
- As technology advanced, the population began utilizing a variety of internet-connected devices, including smartphones, consoles, and smart gear, to access services like streaming entertainment, online gaming, and others. Tier 3 certified facilities are ideal for such services and are expected to hold the highest market share of 74.2% in 2029, followed by tier 4 facilities with 24.7% of the market.
- In order to better serve their customers, clients have to raise their rack capacities as a result of the population's adoption of other devices. In addition, they have to ensure the availability of the appropriate speeds owing to the 5G launch. As a result, the nation adopted cloud computing, the internet, and fiber technologies, formulating tier 3 and 4 data center infrastructure for better data storage solutions.
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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-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.
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