Borusan Cat in the World of Data Centers

What Is a Data Center?

Data centers host IT systems and back-end data warehouses, which include a set of hosts, servers, and databases. These facilities require a significant amount of electricity. They must work non-stop to support the many demands of business operations, e-commerce transactions, government agencies, insurance and healthcare providers, social media, and academia.

We can group data centers as large enterprises whose end-users need public/private cloud and IT services; collocations that rent secure data centers for companies; financial and telecommunications companies that provide internal control and protection of private data belonging to their institutions; and small businesses that cater to smaller data needs.

Environmental control and infrastructure support, such as air conditioning and firefighting, are essential to the successful maintenance and operation of these kinds of facilities. Reliable infrastructure in data centers is critical to maintaining a continuous data flow with minimal disruption. Generator sets, UPSs, and switchgear are integral components of the infrastructure of any data center. It is applied both at modernization and at new construction.

What Will the Data Center Market Look Like in the Future?

From a market perspective, the forecast for data center growth continues to increase. According to the study, the global market for such centers in 2020 is estimated at $187.35 billion, and from 2021 to 2030 it is expected to reach $517.17 billion.

Partly, the reason for this increase is globalization and rising demand from developing countries. The global pandemic that we have been experiencing over the past 2 years has spurred a skyrocketing need for data centers, thanks to accelerating digitalization in the workplace and home. Together we have seen that our education system is fastly adapting to this situation. Today, in addition to the digital education provided by schools, one can find online lessons in gymnastics, ballet, or many other hobbies. However, with new digital routes in mind, in 2021, businesses have started serious preparations for the new normal. The industrial sector continued to accelerate the search for industry technologies to optimize production further and increase supply chain flexibility.

There are many reasons for the growing demand for data centers on a global scale:

Increased use of social networks,
The use of mobile devices for all kinds of data flow, from daily workflow to the exchange of technical information in the field,
Transformation of internal communication into digital and increase in digital channels in relations with B2B/B2C clients,
Expansion of projects on the electronic conversion of government documents (electronic government website, electronic health system, etc.)

How Do We as Borusan Cat Meet the Demand for Data Centers?

Optimal data center design requires a balanced investment in both the facility itself and the equipment used. In many data centers, energy is one of the greatest expenses. Overseeing the application of new technologies to improve operational efficiency is critical to data center design.

Just as we expect a digital platform to be fast and reliable, data centers also need to meet the download speed, reliability, and uninterrupted power requirements of their suppliers.

As Borusan Cat, we offer a secure one-stop source for our data center customers from design through sales and service.

Parallel diesel generator sets from 7.5kVA to 5400kVA, gas generator sets from 200kW to 4.5MW, microgrid systems, automatic transfer panels (ATS), switchgear systems, synchronization, and control panels are our container products. Mechanical and electrical assembly, 24/7 uninterrupted service support, factory, and field system testing, one-stop solution warranty, customer value agreements, extended warranty options, original parts supply, rental, and training options are also among our services.

By the end of 2021, we will have data center solutions with 106 units and an installed capacity of 171 MVA. Our diesel generators, which are part of our solutions, are eligible for Uptime Institute Tier III/Tier IV certification, which defines the level of data center readiness.

Tier certification measures data center availability and is awarded based on infrastructure and design. The issued certificate indicates that the data center has reached a higher level of performance and security. It also demonstrates the worldwide acceptance of the data center, providing a hallmark of excellence for high-performing enterprises.

In other words, we offer Cat quality, high performance, exceptional value, and Borusan Cat warranty for the data center industry.

İpek Şengül Kolcuoğlu

Author

İpek ŞENGÜL KOLCUOĞLU is the EP Product & Application Leader . Member of the Borusan team since 2007. Her daughter is the cutest creature. Loves to travel, discover new places and meet people from different cultures. In her work she is always in contact with professionals all over the world. Replenishes her energy reserves by spending time in nature among flowers and with family.