David Keddy
From Space to Power: How Data Center Demand Shifted (2010–2025)
Data Center Acronym Encyclopedia (Expanded Edition – 2025)
November 5, 2025
A comprehensive reference guide for data center, cloud, network, and digital infrastructure professionals.
⚡ Power, Electrical & Mechanical Infrastructure
AC – Alternating Current
DC – Direct Current
UPS – Uninterruptible Power Supply
VRLA – Valve-Regulated Lead-Acid (battery type)
LIB – Lithium-Ion Battery
BESS – Battery Energy Storage System
GENSET – Generator Set (diesel or natural
Where the MW are and who can actually deliver by 2030
The Story of How Northern Virginia Became the Center of the Internet
November 5, 2025
If you told someone in the 1970s that a quiet stretch of farmland outside Washington, D.C. would one day become the beating heart of the world’s internet, they’d probably laugh.
But that’s exactly what happened.
Today, Northern Virginia — especially the areas around Ashburn
How to Read a Data Center Supplemental (Using Digital Realty as the Example)
Data Center 101: What a Data Center Is & How It Has Evolved (2010–2025)
November 5, 2025
What is a Data Center?
A data center is a specialized facility designed to house the physical computing infrastructure that powers nearly every digital service: cloud computing, AI, streaming, financial trading, enterprise IT, and government systems.
At its core, a data center provides five foundational elements:
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