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Building a modern data center strategy in the AI era: Turning volatility into advantage

2026

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This report provides a strategic framework for organizations to transform their data center operations from a cost center into a competitive advantage in the age of AI.

* **Hybrid-by-design strategy:** Explores the shift from a default hybrid approach to an intentional, business-aligned strategy for data center footprints.
* **Decision framework:** Details a five-lens approach for making optimal workload placement decisions based on AI requirements, application portfolios, data governance, infrastructure, and operating models.
* **Execution and talent:** Outlines a roadmap for modernization, including economic guardrails, a scorecard for measuring resilience and value, and strategies for developing the necessary talent.

Tags: AI, data center, hybrid-by-design, strategy, infrastructure

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