Typical situation no. 80
An urban community hosts its data in ageing server rooms. Several local businesses are also looking for nearby hosting. Councillors are considering a small 1 to 3 MW territorial data center and wonder about real demand, the operating model and the site.
WHAT IS BLOCKING
- Local business demand is often assumed, rarely measured.
- The choice of model, in-house, concession or private operator, determines investment and risk.
- Power and fibre availability at the candidate sites are unknown.
WHAT WE DO
- Survey of needs: the authority's services, businesses, public bodies.
- Comparison of possible models and their implications.
- Pre-qualification of candidate sites: power, fibre, land.
- Summary note for councillors, with next steps.
WHAT YOU GET
- A measure of real demand in the area.
- An informed choice of model.
- A short list of credible sites.
Typical format: Opportunity study of a few weeks. Every assignment is scoped in writing before it starts.
THE EXPERT FOR THIS
Typical situation, based on real enquiries and anonymised. Figures are illustrative.
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