Models Don't Decide: Navigating the Reality of Data Center Development

19/03/2025 19 min

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Episode Synopsis

Today, we're exploring one of Empirix's core values, 'Models Don't Decide', and how theoretical models often fail to match reality in data center development.In this recording, we'll review:Why relying too heavily on theoretical models can lead to fragile business strategies in data center developmentHow the rise of mega campuses exemplifies the disconnect between financial models and market realitiesWhy the traditional supply and demand relationship has been disrupted in the data center industryThe importance of recognizing that "the map is not the terrain" when planning data center projectsWhy building incrementally may provide a faster path to profitability than pursuing gigawatt-scale campusesAnd Much More

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