BroadGroup Report Predicts 50% Growth in Data Centre Space in Spain and Portugal.LONDON London, city, Canada London, city (1991 pop. 303,165), SE Ont., Canada, on the Thames River. The site was chosen in 1792 by Governor Simcoe to be the capital of Upper Canada, but York was made capital instead. London was settled in 1826. & BARCELONA, Spain -- A new report from international consultants BroadGroup predicts more than 50% growth in space for data centre facilities in both Spain and Portugal by 2010. In the first report to assess the Iberian markets, growth in the data centre sector is forecast to be sustained over the next few years. Buoyed by a strong economy in recent years, data centres have moved perhaps more sharply than elsewhere in Europe to increase their focus on the provision of managed services An umbrella term for third-party monitoring and maintaining of computers, networks and software. The actual equipment may be inhouse or at the third-party's facilities, but the "managed" implies an ongoing effort; for example, making sure the equipment is running at a certain quality , although telcos interviewed expressed uncertainty about the opportunity for high density services. The survey warns of a possible rise in electricity prices in Spain, which could impact data centres services in the short term as they adjust pricing and in some cases business models to accommodate the higher charges. Colocation and web hosting Making a Web site available on the Internet. Many ISPs host a few personal Web pages for an individual at no additional cost above the monthly service fee, but the address is subordinate to the ISP; for example, www.friendlyisp.com/pat_smith. prices, which have remained inexpensive and generally below those offered elsewhere in Europe, are also likely to be affected by an increase in power charges. The report also identifies opportunities for market entry, and for investors in the sector who may be seeking to acquire market presence. Research for the report suggests that there will inevitably be some consolidation of players, through M&A and also the reorganisation Noun 1. reorganisation - the imposition of a new organization; organizing differently (often involving extensive and drastic changes); "a committee was appointed to oversee the reorganization of the curriculum"; "top officials were forced out in the cabinet of companies. "Data Centre markets in both Spain and Portugal have regained a level of confidence in recent years and players are expanding and upgrading infrastructure and services to sustain growth and demand," commented Pablo Diantina, Senior Analyst at BroadGroup. The report research found that the SME (1) (Small and Medium-sized Enterprise) See SMB. (2) (Subject Matter Expert) An individual who is well-versed in the policies and procedures of a particular department or division. (Small Medium size Enterprise) market, which represents the large majority of the economy, will form a new opportunity for outsourcing (1) Contracting with outside consultants, software houses or service bureaus to perform systems analysis, programming and datacenter operations. Contrast with insourcing. See netsourcing, ASP, SSP and facilities management. services by Data Centres. In contrast to the corporate market, however, the adoption of new services may take longer to materialise Verb 1. materialise - come into being; become reality; "Her dream really materialized" materialize, happen hap, happen, occur, come about, take place, go on, pass off, fall out, pass - come to pass; "What is happening?"; "The meeting took place off without . Documenting the emergence of new competitors in infrastructure markets in Madrid, Barcelona and Lisbon as well as in niche local metro markets, the report profiles the key players and their strategies. As a source of reference, the report provides insight into a new area of development in the sector and a wealth of data on players, location and capacity as well as an analysis of the services offered by each company. |
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