Modular Data Centers

Telehouse TN2 data center in London’s Canary Wharf
Data Center Construction
Data Center Architecture: From Blank Box to Blockbuster DesignData Center Architecture: From Blank Box to Blockbuster Design

As data centers move into more visible locations, architects are rethinking designs to balance function, aesthetics, and community integration.

byNathan Eddy, Contributor
Feb 13, 2025
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Data center infrastructure continues to evolve as the industry navigates growth challenges and embraces new technologies
Modular Data Centers
AFCOM: ‘Boundless Possibilities’ as AI Transforms Data Center InfrastructureAFCOM: ‘Boundless Possibilities’ as AI Transforms Data Center Infrastructure
byHenry Chapman
Jan 28, 2025
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Data center reference design provides a blueprint for efficient facility configuration
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How Data Center Reference Design Can Streamline Your Infrastructure PlanningHow Data Center Reference Design Can Streamline Your Infrastructure Planning
byChristopher Tozzi
Nov 13, 2024
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ECL Shares Details of ‘World’s First’ Hydrogen-Powered Data CenterECL Shares Details of ‘World’s First’ Hydrogen-Powered Data Center
byAndy Patrizio
Aug 21, 2024
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An example of Baselayer's Core modular data center model
Modular Data Centers
Best Practices for Planning and Deploying Modular Data CentersBest Practices for Planning and Deploying Modular Data Centers
byChristopher Tozzi
Jul 31, 2024
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Vertiv wooden modular data center
Modular Data Centers
Modular Data Center Market Growth Accelerated by AI – OmdiaModular Data Center Market Growth Accelerated by AI – Omdia
byOmdia
Jul 24, 2024
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Are Quality Concerns Impeding Data Center Construction?
Are Quality Concerns Impeding Data Center Construction?
Jun 26, 2024
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byIndustry Perspectives
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Energy & Power Supply
How Trailer-Mounted Power Generation Could Help the Data Center Energy Problem
How Trailer-Mounted Power Generation Could Help the Data Center Energy Problem
Jun 10, 2024
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byDrew Robb
Modular data centers are becoming increasingly important for the industry
Modular Data Centers
Modular Data Centers: When They Work, and When They Don't
Modular Data Centers: When They Work, and When They Don't
Jan 25, 2024
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byDrew Robb
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Why Modular Prefabrication Will Change Data Center Construction
Why Modular Prefabrication Will Change Data Center Construction
Jun 27, 2023
byData Center Knowledge
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Modular Data Centers
Modular Data Centers: Practical Use Cases for Your Enterprise
Modular Data Centers: Practical Use Cases for Your Enterprise
Nov 21, 2022
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byData Center Knowledge
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New Research on Prefabricated Modular Data Centers Shows Bright Future
New Research on Prefabricated Modular Data Centers Shows Bright Future
May 5, 2022
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byMatt Weil, Director, Integrated Modular Solutions, Vertiv
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China Mobile and Huawei Complete a Modular Data Center in Six Months
China Mobile and Huawei Complete a Modular Data Center in Six Months
Jan 20, 2022
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bySharon Fisher
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Modular Data Centers Meet Demands for Speed, Agility and Efficiency
Modular Data Centers Meet Demands for Speed, Agility and Efficiency
Jan 10, 2019
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byIndustry Perspectives
IO's data center modules
Modular Data Centers
Iron Mountain to Buy IO, a Modular Data Center Pioneer, for $1.31B
Iron Mountain to Buy IO, a Modular Data Center Pioneer, for $1.31B
Dec 12, 2017
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byYevgeniy Sverdlik, Former Editor-in-Chief
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Deploying Best-in-Class Field Service Software Alongside SAP
Deploying Best-in-Class Field Service Software Alongside SAP
Dec 11, 2017
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byIndustry Perspectives
Friday Funny: Modular Data Center
Modular Data Centers
Friday Funny: Modular Data Center
Friday Funny: Modular Data Center
Jun 2, 2017
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byData Center Knowledge
State Department Migrates From Leased to Modular Data Center
Modular Data Centers
State Department Migrates From Leased to Modular Data Center
State Department Migrates From Leased to Modular Data Center
Oct 28, 2016
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byYevgeniy Sverdlik, Former Editor-in-Chief
New Player Enters Secondary Data Center Markets With Modular Design
Modular Data Centers
New Player Enters Secondary Data Center Markets With Modular Design
New Player Enters Secondary Data Center Markets With Modular Design
Sep 29, 2016
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byYevgeniy Sverdlik, Former Editor-in-Chief
Chinese Giants Tencent and ZTE Launch Modular Data Center
Modular Data Centers
Chinese Giants Tencent and ZTE Launch Modular Data Center
Chinese Giants Tencent and ZTE Launch Modular Data Center
May 23, 2016
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byYevgeniy Sverdlik, Former Editor-in-Chief
IO's data center modules
Modular Data Centers
Modular Data Center Firm IO Raises $505M
Modular Data Center Firm IO Raises $505M
Mar 15, 2016
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byYevgeniy Sverdlik, Former Editor-in-Chief
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Modular Data Centers
Vapor IO and BaseLayer Integrating Modular Data Center Tech
Vapor IO and BaseLayer Integrating Modular Data Center Tech
Mar 14, 2016
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byYevgeniy Sverdlik, Former Editor-in-Chief
Modular Data Center Startup Keystone NAP Raises $15M
Modular Data Centers
Modular Data Center Startup Keystone NAP Raises $15M
Modular Data Center Startup Keystone NAP Raises $15M
Mar 8, 2016
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byYevgeniy Sverdlik, Former Editor-in-Chief
Cannon T4 to Lease Prefab Modular Data Centers
Modular Data Centers
Cannon T4 to Lease Prefab Modular Data Centers
Cannon T4 to Lease Prefab Modular Data Centers
Sep 17, 2015
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byYevgeniy Sverdlik, Former Editor-in-Chief
Modernizing and Standardizing Data Centers with Converged Infrastructure and Modular Systems
Modular Data Centers
Modernizing and Standardizing Data Centers with Converged Infrastructure and Modular Systems
Modernizing and Standardizing Data Centers with Converged Infrastructure and Modular Systems
Jun 30, 2015
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byIndustry Perspectives
In Pennsylvania Keystone Stacks Data Center Modules Three-High
Modular Data Centers
In Pennsylvania Keystone Stacks Data Center Modules Three-High
In Pennsylvania Keystone Stacks Data Center Modules Three-High
Jun 26, 2015
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byYevgeniy Sverdlik, Former Editor-in-Chief
Startup Patents Multi-Story Modular Data Center Design
Modular Data Centers
Startup Patents Multi-Story Modular Data Center Design
Startup Patents Multi-Story Modular Data Center Design
Apr 30, 2015
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byYevgeniy Sverdlik, Former Editor-in-Chief
SmartCube Gains Modular Data Center Patent
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SmartCube Gains Modular Data Center Patent
SmartCube Gains Modular Data Center Patent
Apr 20, 2015
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byMichael Vizard
Key Considerations for a Prefabricated Data Center Solution
Modular Data Centers
Key Considerations for a Prefabricated Data Center Solution
Key Considerations for a Prefabricated Data Center Solution
Apr 16, 2015
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byIndustry Perspectives
How to Approach a Move to Modular or Pre-Fab Data Centers
Modular Data Centers
How to Approach a Move to Modular or Pre-Fab Data Centers
How to Approach a Move to Modular or Pre-Fab Data Centers
Apr 2, 2015
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byColleen Miller
A Comparative Study: Modular Versus Legacy Containment
Modular Data Centers
A Comparative Study: Modular Versus Legacy Containment
A Comparative Study: Modular Versus Legacy Containment
Mar 17, 2015
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byBill Kleyman, CEO and Co-Founder
Modular Data Center Deployed at Sagrada Família
Modular Data Centers
Modular Data Center Deployed at Sagrada Família
Modular Data Center Deployed at Sagrada Família
Mar 5, 2015
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byYevgeniy Sverdlik, Former Editor-in-Chief
Cannon, Stulz Collab on Modular Data Center for Government Client
Modular Data Centers
Cannon, Stulz Collab on Modular Data Center for Government Client
Cannon, Stulz Collab on Modular Data Center for Government Client
Jan 29, 2015
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byYevgeniy Sverdlik, Former Editor-in-Chief
T-Systems’ 38-module 1.1MW data center took Emerson nine months to design and build.
Modular Data Centers
Emerson Deploys 1.1MW Modular Data Center for T-Systems
Emerson Deploys 1.1MW Modular Data Center for T-Systems
Jan 28, 2015
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byYevgeniy Sverdlik, Former Editor-in-Chief
University of Montana Deploys Modular Data Center by CommScope
Modular Data Centers
University of Montana Deploys Modular Data Center by CommScope
University of Montana Deploys Modular Data Center by CommScope
Jan 26, 2015
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byJohn Rath

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