IT infrastructure is a core part of our global economies and business operations — but interconnection facilities take these benefits one (or many) steps further. In fact, much like how data centers support regional economies, create jobs, drive investment and generate supply and demand for new services, interconnection facilities offer all of these same advantages on a wider scale. 

To spread the word, our CEO and President, Bill Severn, recently shared an article about the 6 major ways interconnection facilities build better economies — and here’s a recap of his insights.

How Interconnection Does Good 

While data centers focus on being secure, reliable houses for IT, interconnection facilities combine dedicated data center advantages with richly connected IT fabrics and ecosystems. At their core is peering — the direct interconnection between networks to share traffic for greater control, speed and beyond. We’ve talked a lot about the benefits of peering and how the very lowest latencies support the most advanced new capabilities, but how does that translate into economic stability and empowerment? 

Well, interconnection facilities, thanks to their ability to spread the IT love and create more efficient data sharing, allow the benefits of advanced tech and the availability of futuristic experiences and services to be realized anywhere. In this way, the economic benefits of data centers aren’t just limited to major data center hubs or urban centers. Plus, interconnection also drives better broadband by empowering network operators and content providers, helping them reach underserved areas and boost local economies.

So, what are the 6 ways interconnection facilities support economic resilience and strength? 

  1. Creating Better Networking (AKA Better Business)
  2. Empowering Collaboration
  3. Improving Digital Ecosystems
  4. Increasing Demand for Skilled Labor
  5. Generating Enhanced Security and Resilience
  6. Incentivizing Infrastructure Investment

Want all the details on these six points above and more? Don’t miss the full article here on LinkedIn.