Plenty Of Life Left: Considerations For A Data Center Retrofit

Barchart·07/28/2026 20:18:16

A growing number of data centers built during the industry's early growth years are approaching a crossroads. While demand for digital infrastructure continues to surge, many facilities designed 10 to 20 years ago are struggling to keep pace with today's power densities, cooling requirements and tenant expectations.  For owners, the challenge is often not whether an asset still has value but whether it can be adapted to remain competitive in an increasingly demanding market. “If you’re trying to continue generating revenue with a legacy facility, its technology might be reaching the end of its life and not cut it anymore — those computer...