WHAT IS A DATA CENTRE ?

A data center is a centralized repository for the storage, management and dissemination of data and information. Data centers can be defined as highly secure, fault-resistant facilities, hosting customer equipment that connects to telecommunications networks. Often referred to as an Internet hotel/ server farm, data farm, data warehouse, corporate data center, Internet service provide(ISP) or wireless application service provider (WASP), the purpose of a data center is to provide space and bandwidth connectivity for servers in a reliable, secure and scaleable environment. These data centers are also referred to as public data centers because they are open to customers.