| Title |
Site selection for a data centre - a multi-criteria decision-making model |
| ID_Doc |
73584 |
| Authors |
Daim, TU; Bhatla, A; Mansour, M |
| Title |
Site selection for a data centre - a multi-criteria decision-making model |
| Year |
2013 |
| Published |
International Journal Of Sustainable Engineering, 6, 1 |
| DOI |
10.1080/19397038.2012.719554 |
| Abstract |
IT data centres (DCs) are a huge investment and most mid-size companies need to set up their own DCs to run their business operations. Building new DCs is a time-consuming effort needing millions of dollars and months of planning. Companies cannot afford to make a wrong decision when designing and setting up a new DC as these need to build for a life of around 20 years. In this paper, we studied the challenges and issues faced by enterprise DCs and explored various criteria which can be used for selecting a site for a new DC. We use a hierarchical model to look into various financial, environmental, social, political and geographical factors which an organisation need to look into when choosing a city for their DC. The model discussed in the paper provides a general framework and can be adopted by a company operating in any industry and any country. |
| Author Keywords |
energy conservation and low-carbon manufacturing; engineering design for sustainable development; sustainable technology innovation |
| Index Keywords |
Index Keywords |
| Document Type |
Other |
| Open Access |
Open Access |
| Source |
Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI) |
| EID |
WOS:000214546000003 |
| WoS Category |
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology |
| Research Area |
Science & Technology - Other Topics |
| PDF |
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/19397038.2012.719554?needAccess=true
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