A data center could be a corner in the office where the server sits. Or it can be an entire building that houses an array of computers, telecommunication devices and storage facilities. Whatever the case, it is the powerhouse of an organization’s IT operations.

The data center is where critical information is kept, managed, and distributed. It is the key to the continuity of the business, and so must be heavily secured and protected from natural calamities.

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