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(AUDIO) Beyond Five Nines: Navigating the Evolution of Redundancy in Data Center Design

Zach Peña — Chief Executive Officer

Ethan Summers — Chief of Staff

Today, we examine how different data center segments are taking radically different approaches to redundancy and what these diverging strategies mean for suppliers, risk allocation, and the industry's understanding of what "true redundancy" actually requires.

 

In this recording, we’ll review:

  • How “five nines” evolved from industry standard to use-case dependent in just two years
  • Why AI training facilities approach downtime tolerance differently than traditional data centers
  • How different redundancy philosophies can shift equipment costs by over $1M per megawatt
  • The supply chain recalibration as OEMs navigate diverging equipment requirements across market segments
  • How transparent partnerships enable adaptability when market philosophies fragment and diverge
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And much more.

 

 

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Zach Peña

In the last decade, Zach led and built mission critical procurement programs at NTT, Microsoft, and Insight Sourcing Group. As a partner with Decennial Group and the leader of Empirix Partners, he is excited to bring world-class strategic sourcing and procurement advisory to the mission critical industry as we navigate growing demand and new headwinds. Before starting his career in supply chain, he proudly served in the Marine Corps and graduated from the University of Tennessee's top-ranked supply chain management program.
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