- CoreSite's 2025 State of the Data Center Report highlights the critical role of colocation and connectivity in hybrid IT infrastructure.
- 98% of IT leaders are adopting hybrid IT strategies, blending public and private cloud with on-premises and colocation services.
- Only 19% of colocation providers currently offer the necessary interconnection services to support these strategies.
CoreSite, an American Tower company (AMT, Financial), has published its 2025 State of the Data Center Report, emphasizing the growing reliance on colocation and connectivity in hybrid IT infrastructures. Most businesses are shifting from a "cloud-only" to a "cloud-smart" approach, with 98% of surveyed IT leaders implementing or planning a mix of public and private cloud, on-premises, and colocation services. This strategy allows organizations to optimize workloads according to performance and cost efficiency.
Despite the high adoption rate of hybrid IT strategies, the report reveals a significant connectivity gap. Only 19% of respondents indicated their colocation data center providers offer interconnection services that facilitate seamless cloud integration. CoreSite distinguishes itself in the market by providing native cloud connections within its data centers, addressing this critical need for connectivity.
The report stresses that high-density workloads, particularly those driven by AI, are increasingly being hosted in colocation environments. The primary reason for selecting colocation is the providers' ability to offer direct cloud interconnection, supplemented by high-density power, cooling capabilities, and robust security and compliance measures. These factors are becoming essential for businesses looking to modernize their IT infrastructure while navigating economic uncertainties.
Security continues to be a top priority, as survey respondents have consistently ranked physical security as the most important consideration when choosing a colocation provider. The comprehensive survey, which involved 300 CIOs, CTOs, and senior technology executives, underscores the transformative impact of AI on enterprise IT strategies and the pivotal role of modern colocation facilities in supporting these changes.
For more in-depth insights, the 2025 State of the Data Center Report can be downloaded for a detailed analysis of current data center trends and future directions in hybrid IT infrastructure management.
