Building and operating a data centre is a long-term investment that requires strategic planning across multiple stages – from design and construction to ongoing management and optimisation. But while these stages are crucial, they also come with their own set of challenges, including ensuring your facility remains efficient, reliable, and scalable over time.
Many organisations face the decision of whether to engage multiple vendors for each phase of the data centre lifecycle or to partner with a single provider who can manage the entire process. Although working with separate contractors for each part of the lifecycle may seem like a way to find the best deal, studies show that it can actually be more expensive and time-consuming in the long run.
Partnering with a single provider for your data centre projects can reduce costs and delivery times. Managing multiple vendors leads to delays and rising material costs, while a single provider streamlines the process. Collaborative project delivery models, have been shown to improve efficiency, with 67% of practitioners reporting shorter schedules, 63% seeing cost savings, and 68% achieving better project quality (Data Center Dynamics).
At Keysource, we pride ourselves on being that single provider. From the very beginning, we’re there to design your data centre, manage the build, provide ongoing support, and help you optimise your operations for sustainability and performance. Partnering with a provider like Keysource for the full data centre lifecycle could be the best decision for your business.
Seamless Integration Across the Lifecycle
When you work with multiple providers, you risk misalignment between design, construction, and operations, potentially leading to inefficiencies. At Keysource, we handle every phase of the lifecycle, ensuring a smooth transition from one stage to the next, which ultimately drives down costs and speeds up the process for our clients.
Our consulting and design services focus on delivering a data centre that’s not only efficient but tailored to the specific needs of our clients. Whether it’s aiming for scalability, sustainability, or cost-efficiency, our designs incorporate the latest technology and industry best practices to ensure long-term viability.
Once the design is finalised, our delivery services ensure the project is executed on time and within budget. Research shows that integrated project teams significantly improve project outcomes by enhancing communication and collaboration, while fragmented teams often struggle with delays and inefficiencies. At Keysource, we embrace an integrated approach, reducing the risk of delays and cost overruns by aligning all stakeholders from the start. (ResearchGate).
Ongoing Optimisation and Support
But building a data centre is just the beginning. Once operational, it requires ongoing monitoring and maintenance to maintain peak performance. At Keysource, our maintenance and support services go beyond keeping the lights on – we optimise your data centre for efficiency and growth. Research shows that 70% of data centre outages cost more than $100,000, with a quarter exceeding $1 million to remediate. Proactive monitoring and maintenance can prevent costly downtime, which is why we take a proactive approach to ensure your facility runs smoothly and efficiently long after the build is complete. (Uptime Institute Annual Outage Analysis 2023).
Sustainability: A Growing Priority
Sustainability isn’t just a buzzword—it’s essential for future-proofing your data centre operations. The demand for energy-efficient, eco-friendly data centres is rising rapidly, driven by both consumer expectations and regulatory changes. In fact, data centres currently account for around 3% of global electricity consumption, with predictions suggesting this could rise to 10% by 2030 (dbta.com). At Keysource, our sustainability services ensure your data centre stays ahead of these trends, whether through carbon audits, renewable energy integration, or energy-efficient design. Our goal is to help you navigate the evolving sustainability landscape while reducing your long-term environmental impact.
The Benefits of a Single Partner for the Full Lifecycle
Working with a single provider for your entire data centre lifecycle means fewer vendors to manage, reduced risk, and increased accountability. A 2023 study by IBM found that organisations consolidating support under a single vendor experienced a 25% reduction in maintenance and support spending, a 20% decrease in time spent on hardware support tasks, and a 22% reduction in time spent on vendor relationship management. By partnering with Keysource, you get a team that’s committed to your data centre’s long-term success from start to finish.
A fully integrated approach also helps eliminate gaps in service, ensuring that your data centre meets its design specifications and operates at peak efficiency. With Keysource, we’re here to guide you through every stage of the lifecycle – whether you’re designing a new facility, optimising an existing one, or planning for the future.
Contact us today to learn more about how our full lifecycle services can support your long-term success
If you’re looking to design and build or operate a data centre that’s not only efficient but future-ready, we’re ready to help.
