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For data center and telecommunication networks, interconnection is the physical linking of one network to another to mutually exchange traffic. Back in the early internet days of the mid-90s, interconnection was between networks and Internet Service Providers (ISPs). Today, interconnection is the ecosystem that powers digital business, extending the capability of networks by providing virtual or physical connectivity to customers, providers, suppliers, or other business locations, to just about wherever you require.

3…2…1…Happy New Year! While we are used to exclaiming these words at parties, nightclubs, and in the presence of our friends and family, it’s likely that a lot of us will be counting down from our living rooms this year.

Dasher, Dancer, and Prancer are going to have to take a back seat to switches, servers, and racks – data centers will be powering Santa’s sleigh this year…

2020 has been a landmark year for data centers. The impact of COVID-19 means that for many we have adapted our work and social lives to adhere to the various restrictions brought in to combat the spread of the virus, with data centers providing the infrastructure to keep us connected.

Humankind has always been fascinated with the pursuit of speed, the desire to go higher, further, and faster.  If we narrow the focus to connectivity,

As we pass the mid-point of the year, we are getting a clearer picture of the impact the pandemic has had on data consumption and Internet traffic. But what is the global picture? How has this affected data-centers as they scale to meet this increased demand? And what does the future look like for Internet users and the networks that support them?

In their pursuit to connect the unconnected, create more storage for data, achieve higher bandwidth, and faster transmission speeds – hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data centers are united, yet the challenges hyperscale networks face are entirely unique.

As data center revenue grows and the demand for data increases, hyperscale data center infrastructure will continue to expand. In the latest in our series of articles on all things hyperscale, we examine how commercial drivers will shape the future for hyperscalers.

Hyperscale has reshaped business, commerce, and society through the delivery and availability of IT services and the future of hyperscale can be divided into two categories: technological and commercial. In this article, we examine what the future holds for hyperscalers from a technological standpoint.

Now we know what hyperscale is and have examined the various tiers and characteristics of hyperscale, it’s time to take a look at how have hyperscale data centers evolved.

We’ve established the meaning of hyperscale, examined the various types of data center and identified the different tiers of hyperscaler, but what is it that makes hyperscale, hyperscale?

As data centers strive to support an ever-increasingly connected world, it is more important than ever that best practices are followed when cleaning and inspecting fiber end-faces. AFL Hyperscale’s industry-leading cleaning solutions ensure your data center operates at optimal performance levels with minimal service disruptions.

What are the tiers of hyperscaler and how do they differ?

How does hyperscale compare to other types of data center?

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