Defining Next-Gen Data Centers: A Moving Target In A Rapidly Evolving Industry
DataCenter Knowledge, Monday, September 16th, 2024
The term 'next-gen data center' is gaining momentum, but is it just industry jargon or does it signify real innovation? We explore the evolving definition and its impact.
'Next-gen data center' is becoming an increasingly data center industry term. But is it more than a mere buzzword or empty label? Are there concrete features that set a next-generation data center apart from conventional facilities, or is this merely a marketing label that doesn't really mean anything?
We can't answer those questions definitively, but we can offer perspective on how folks are using the term next-gen data center and what it appears to mean.