Build or Buy: The Economics of Data Center Facilities

A Total Economic Impact™ analysis uncovers that for most companies, leasing a data center Is more economical than building one.

Key Points

• When it comes time to provision new data center capacity, IT infrastructure and operations (I&O) professionals are faced with the critical decision to either lease or build.
• Data center facilities are your most expensive investment. Learn about three key factors to determine the economics of data center facilities.
• For most companies, leasing is more cost-effective than building. Consider core competencies, risk and forecast.
• Using modular data center technology, organizations can overcome several of the disadvantages of building a data center, namely faster-time-to market and ability to expand with minimal cost and disruption.