In part one, we explored the dilemma faced by many IT leaders in meeting increasing demands for innovation with their internal resources. Now we'll take a look at how partnering with a reliable colocation data center provider can support scalability in the face of growing data volumes.

The evolution of colocation data centers

Instead of building new on-premises data centers or adding to existing ones, many firms opt for colocation with a third-party data center provider. Colocation providers offer a range of benefits, including:

Powerful performance
Flexible and resilient space options
Security and compliance
Connected ecosystems of cloud and network service providers

Modern colocation data centers have evolved to serve as connectivity hubs. They support data-centric business models, including private, public, and hybrid clouds.

Meeting the demands of AI and connected mobility

Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most data-intensive applications. It requires high-performance connections between data, applications, and users. Automotive companies require extensive digital infrastructure, especially for connected mobility. These environments need to provide and transfer data quickly, securely, and at scale across network boundaries and clouds.

Colocation providers give access to the fundamental solutions required to solve these challenges. Digital Realty's colocation solutions offer a range of benefits, including:

Scaling faster and easier: Staying flexible and adapting quickly to changing demands, poised to take advantage of new opportunities as they arise.
Protecting what's important: Ensuring business continuity and disaster recovery, so you're protected when it matters most.
Modernizing Hybrid IT: Modernize with a platform trusted by some of the world's most ambitious companies. Better performance, more efficiency, and a foundation built for innovation.
Increasing connectivity: Delivering the performance customers expect through expansive, reliable connectivity, backed by a global network.

Connected cars require low-latency, flexible, and secure connectivity to support their complex ecosystems. Digital Realty's ServiceFabric® solution enables companies to centrally manage all relevant connections. This helps break down data silos and enables a more transparent IT environment.

Simplify complex connectivity requirements
Automate processes and increase efficiency
Reduce costs and improve scalability

By leveraging colocation, automotive companies can unlock the full potential of their IT infrastructure, driving innovation and growth in the digital era.

Hybrid IT data strategies for automotive companies

Many automotive companies are adopting Hybrid IT strategies to meet their evolving data needs. This often involves combining private cloud for sensitive data and applications with public cloud for scalability and flexibility. Colocation providers like Digital Realty play a critical role in supporting these Hybrid IT environments by offering:

Optimized private cloud: Keep your most sensitive data under your control. While managing end-to-end enterprise workflows across locations.
Public cloud flexibility and performance: Moving applications and data closer to major public clouds. Get public cloud flexibility with private on-ramp control.
Enhanced security and compliance: Simplifying the complexities of managing Hybrid Cloud. Secure multiple clouds with one strategy, in one environment.

Unlock the full potential of your data

As the automotive industry changes, colocation data centers will play an important role in supporting digital transformation. Digital Realty's PlatformDIGITAL® and ServiceFabric® solutions can help automotive companies unlock the full potential of their data infrastructure, drive innovation, and achieve their business goals.

Trusted by some of the world’s most ambitious companies, Digital Realty’s global footprint spans 300+ data centers in 50+ metros, helping 5,000+ customers.

Learn more about how Digital Realty is driving automotive innovation with data center solutions.

Automotive innovation: An infrastructure dilemma for IT leaders