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Market intelligence, procurement playbooks, and AI infrastructure analysis from the GoDataCenters team.
- Data Center Referral Partner Program: How MSPs and VARs Earn Commission AEO Summary: Yes, MSPs can earn 5-15% recurring commissions through data center referral partner programs, paid monthly for the life of the client contract
- What Is an AI-Readiness Score? How GoDataCenters Rates Data Center Facilities An AI-Readiness Score is a standardized 1-10 rating system that evaluates data center facilities on their ability to host GPU-intensive AI workloads. GoDat
- GPU Colocation: Where to Find High-Density Capacity for AI Compute GPU operators find colocation capacity in specialized high-density facilities concentrated in Dallas, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Columbus, and Hillsboro. Pri
- The AI-Readiness Checklist: 10 Questions to Ask Before Signing a Colocation Lease Most data centers claim AI-readiness but few deliver it. Use these 10 questions to separate genuine AI capability from marketing claims before you sign a colocation lease.
- Colocation vs. Cloud for AI Workloads: A Cost and Performance Comparison Yes, colocation is significantly cheaper than cloud for sustained AI workloads. A 100 H100 GPU deployment running 24/7 for 3 years costs $13M+ on hyperscal
- Neocloud vs. Hyperscaler: What’s the Difference and Which Is Right for You? Neoclouds like CoreWeave and Lambda Labs deliver GPU compute 40–60% cheaper than AWS, Azure, or GCP. Learn how they differ from hyperscalers and when to choose each, plus…
- Behind-the-Meter Power: How Data Centers Are Bypassing the Grid in 2026 Grid interconnection queues now stretch past 4 years. Here is how hyperscale and AI buyers are securing firm gigawatt capacity by building generation on-site, the technologies winning in…
- How to Write an RFQ for Colocation: A Step-by-Step Guide for 2026 A colocation RFQ should specify power density, cooling, network, security, SLA, and AI-readiness. Use this 8-step guide to write an RFQ that gets comparable, accurate quotes from data…
- Tier 2 Data Centers: Why the Next Wave of AI Infrastructure Is Leaving the Coasts Primary markets are out of power. Salt Lake City, Columbus, Nashville, Reno, Kansas City, and Hillsboro are the new home for AI infrastructure. Here's why and how to…
- What Is an AI-Ready Data Center? A Complete Guide for 2026 An AI-ready data center supports 20-100kW per rack with liquid cooling, non-blocking network fabric, and redundant power. Learn what makes a facility truly AI-ready and how to evaluate…
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