Explore the future of data center campuses—tune in now:
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A data center is often thought of as a large warehouse like facility without distinctive features. But what if I told you one company is envisioning a sea change for how the world’s tech infrastructure is built and maintained?
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That’s right. Compass Data Centers is turning the way we think about data centers on its head with its campus style approach.
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Now, let’s start with something that might surprise you. While most companies in the data center space focus on building shell buildings or multi-tenant facilities, compass is doing something completely different. They exclusively develop hyperscale campuses for the world’s largest technology companies.
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And while some of the competition builds campuses, they also focus on multi-tenant centers. Some don’t do campuses at all. Compass is really in a league of its own since it is singularly focused on developing hyperscale campuses. And here’s why.
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For more than a decade, compass has been a reliable choice for data center development. This experience has helped shape their view of the role data centers play.
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Compass’s position is that single customer campuses are the backbone of our economies moving forward. We’ve always needed essential things like clean water and electricity to fuel growth, right? While Compass believes data is now the third leg of the stool for economic success.
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And here’s the thing about data. There’s something called data gravity, which is the concept that data attracts more data. So the places with the most data will thrive and become centers for the digital economy,
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And the communities around them will reap the benefits too.
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So why are campuses specifically such a big deal? Well, compass views these campuses as 100 plus year assets. Think of them like water treatment plants built to last with infrastructure that supports specialized use, but is adaptable over generations. They’re not just building for today. They’re building for the longterm,
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For a data intensive enterprise that could see their needs change and grow in ways they might not be able to anticipate. This is huge. It means you’ve got continuous capacity and a lower overall cost of operation. Because of that built-in flexibility,
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Compass is building these campuses to be places that their clients can and will want to stay for decades by making it easier to refresh and upgrade as their business changes. Like you said, offering continuity of capacity, lower total costs, and efficiency. That’s the long-term value.
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Here’s something super interesting about Compass’s design. They put their MEP equipment outside the building on equipment pads with connecting cables running above ground,
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So that when the time comes to refresh equipment with advancements in technology, they’ll be able to do it seamlessly, one data haul at a time without interrupting the operations of the others.
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That’s right. And this is huge for their customers because it means no big disruption or costly redesigns.
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It lets customers essentially stay on their campus forever with the ability to upgrade as their needs without worrying about outdated infrastructure. And for the local community, it means service centers and service personnel stay at the campus. More jobs are created and the economy benefits. Now, let’s shift gears a little and look at customer relationships. Compass isn’t just interested in quick deals. They want their customers to take ownership of their campus. They want their customers to feel like it’s their own space. With Compass as an embedded part of the operation,
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It’s kind of like how BASF, the chemical company built their brand with the slogan, we don’t make a lot of the products you buy. We make a lot of the products you buy better. So Compass doesn’t need to flood the market with their brand. They’re there to make their customers operations better
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Significantly, compass is more than just a data center developer. They’re building the infrastructure that supports the economies of the future. They’re making data centers that are built to last with an emphasis on making lives better in the process.
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At the end of the day, compass isn’t just in the business of data centers. They’re in the business of creating long lasting, scalable solutions that enable the future of tech. Their customers aren’t just tenants, they’re partners for decades to come.
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So the next time you hear the term Data Center campus, you’ll know it’s more than just a building. It’s a long-term strategic asset designed to evolve with customer’s needs and the technology of the future.
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If you’re interested in learning more about how Compass approaches its data center campuses and how it can matter for you, visit their website @ compassdatacenters.com. And thanks again for listening.
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