Ever since Microsoft popularised the concept, modular (or: containerised) data centers are very popular. While they might not be as efficient in the long run as a fully customised data center, the time saved makes it well worth it.

Beside Microsoft, more and more vendors are championing this design principle. IBM, HP and Google join the Redmond giant in embracing this idea, in which modules are just chucked inside an unused facility. They even claim nowadays that they can sport PUE's in the 1.2's.

The newest addition to this concept is the one thought up by once-telecom provider Colt. Green Data Center News describes this this Colt Modular Data Center (MDC) as follows: "A (sic) MDC design is assembled and tested at an approved factory before being transported and assembled at the final location within four months -- all you need is an empty warehouse and a checkbook."

Sounds simple. So the waiting is for another vendor who will undoubtedly do it faster and more efficiently.

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