Data Center Engineering

Geographic Site / Facility Selection

Selecting where you will place your data center is one of the most important decisions you will make. Consulting with Forsythe allows you to tap into 2.5+ million square feet and decades of real-world data center experience. Forsythe also has disaster recovery and business continuity knowledge, and can advise you about risk avoidance and IT security measures.

Before you evaluate possible geographic locations, Forsythe will research:

• Geographic risk
• Environmental risk
• Accessibility
• Utility sourcing
• Electric
  • Dual grids
  • Dual sub-stations
• Telecommunications
  • Dual central offices
  • Diverse routings
  • Multiple carriers
• Staffing Issues
  • Education level
  • Compensation requirements
• Facility/building suitability
• Financial considerations

In order to give you a clear picture of your site options, Forsythe will help you analyze and compare locations, as well as make final recommendations.

For more information on Forsythe’s Site Selection and Facility Evaluation services, download this PDF.