The Data Center Development Index [DCDi]
enables us to profile each market, or to give it a 'shape'.
The Data Center Developmet Index has been designed as an aid to interpreting the sample data – it is used in various parts of our reports. The basis for the calculation is shown below. It should be noted that the weightings have been calculated based on factorial analysis of Census and relevant external data and the output is purely a relative measure between markets – there is no absolute value which a market needs to reach since, on the evidence of computing this scale since 2007, the global sector will move and evolve, not just individual markets.
1. Sector Scope & Influence
- Scope of influence of datacenter sector & vendors/suppliers
- Net import/export profile
2. Sector Activity
- Number of projects
- Investment base
- Levels of technology Consideration
3. Resource Base
- People (experience, qualification, pay)
- Energy vulnerability
- Vendor & supplier base
4. Facility Profile
- Size (facilities,space, racks)
- Resource usage (power, people)
- Technology Adoption
5. Sector Context
- Size of economy
- Business & population basis
- Balance of economy
- Levels of IT Dependence
|
DCDi Score |
Segment | Market Description |
|---|---|---|
| <50 | A1 | Global |
| 30-50 | A2 | Developed Regional |
| 20-30 | A3 | Developed Local |
| 20-30 | B1 | Developing Major |
| 10-20 | B2 | Developing Intermediate |
| >10 | B3 | Developing Minor |