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Unlock the easy button to data center sustainability

Enterprise AI workloads are reshaping data center strategies, putting a spotlight on sustainability. Survey data from S&P Global Market Intelligence shows a shift toward third-party data centers for AI/ML processing and highlights how colocation can offer not only reliability and scalability but also meaningful sustainability benefits—a driver that’s often overlooked by organizations. Explore the environmental and cost advantages of lower PUE and higher renewable coverage that can be achieved through partnership with high-performance colocation facilities.

Highlights

  • Colocation’s hidden sustainability edge: Many companies choose colocation for reliability and interconnection but overlook its potential to reduce emissions and energy costs through lower PUE ratings.
  • The diversification of AI workload deployment is diversifying: Enterprises are moving beyond hyperscale public clouds, increasingly leveraging edge, near-edge and third-party data centers to support AI/ML operations.
  • Sustainability as a strategic driver: 39% of organizations cite reliability as a top reason for using colocation, yet only 10% mention sustainability—despite its growing importance and tangible benefits.