Global Switch, which creates space solutions that deliver optimum resilience, security and flexibility, has issued a warning to European businesses regarding the risks of housing 21st century IT infrastructure in the majority of office buildings.
Survey results published October 31 by Global Switch reveal that 41% of European companies with 1000 or more employees are confident that their mission-critical IT infrastructure is housed in a “fit for purpose” environment despite being located within an office building.
The survey indicates that most businesses continue to locate mission-critical IT systems within the same building as their staff, which Global Switch says is not only increasingly risky, but often impractical, as there are conflicting requirements for “people space” and “IT space.”
Global Switch advises companies to remove IT equipment from the office environment and house it in the more controlled environment of a purpose-designed space. These data centers are usually located in more economical locations, and offer the necessary power, cooling, and security to minimize the risk of costly downtime and meet business continuity requirements.
For more information, visit the Global Switch Web site.
