Using DCIM to Consolidate and Drive Down Colo Costs
As colocation demand surges, space is becoming increasingly scarce and costly. According to CBRE, the average asking rate in primary wholesale colocation markets for a 250–500 kW requirement has climbed 12.6% year-over-year to a record $184.06 per kW/month, while vacancy rates have dropped to a record-low 1.9%. With vacancy rates low and power costs rising, doing more with less in your data center is essential.