A traditional data center protects the expensive hardware inside it with a “shell” constructed from steel and concrete. Constructing a data center’s shell is inexpensive compared to the cost of the hardware and infrastructure inside it, but it’s not trivial. It takes time for engineers to consider potential sites, apply for permits, and coordinate with construction contractors.
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The strongest version of this narrative highlights a genuine innovation in data center design, addressing the bottleneck of AI hardware deployment. Modular data centers offer speed, scalability, and cost efficiency, which are critical as demand for AI infrastructure surges. The article presents a credible case for why companies are turning to pre-fabricated solutions, with concrete examples from Duos Edge AI and LG CNS. However, the narrative leans heavily on industry perspectives without explor...