As data demands surge and AI workloads push infrastructure to its limits, IT leaders are under pressure to rethink how they source, scale, and manage their environments. Whether you're evaluating global colocation options, considering a hybrid infrastructure model, or planning a cloud migration, you're not alone.
These are the questions we get every week and the ones Arkitech Group helps answer every day.
Waiting too long.
Power and capacity are increasingly constrained, especially in high-demand markets and for AI-optimized workloads. Lead times for space, power, and deployment are real.
If you wait until the need is urgent, your options may already be gone.
Plan early—even if your deployment is still months away.
Not all data centers are designed for high-density or AI workloads. When vetting a facility, ask about:
Power availability per rack (not just total capacity)
Cooling infrastructure (direct-to-chip, liquid, or air-based systems)
Support for advanced configurations like hot/cold aisle containment or immersion cooling
If you’re deploying GPUs or training AI models, traditional rack specs likely won’t be enough.
Absolutely. And in most cases, you should.
Colocation is ideal for steady, predictable workloads that need control and cost efficiency. Cloud platforms are better for variable or burst workloads.
A hybrid infrastructure strategy offers the best of both: stability where you need it, agility where you want it.
Use this checklist to evaluate providers effectively:
What’s your available power per square foot or cabinet?
What cooling systems do you support?
How quickly can I scale as needs grow?
What’s your average deployment lead time?
What’s your carrier profile (e.g., neutral, direct cloud on-ramps)?
What’s included in your SLA?
Need help vetting providers? That’s exactly what we do.
It depends on your workload.
Consistent, always-on workloads → Bare metal typically wins on cost and performance.
Variable or seasonal workloads → Cloud often provides better flexibility and ROI.
The key is building an infrastructure model that reflects how your workloads actually behave.
Yes. And many enterprises do.
A hybrid approach lets you migrate cloud-ready workloads while keeping legacy applications or custom hardware in colocation. This lowers risk, avoids disruption, and supports modernization without a full lift-and-shift.
Use www.colocapacity.com.
It’s built for infrastructure decision-makers and lets you search real-time colocation availability by provider and location, across U.S. and global markets. Filter by region, power, and growth readiness.
At Arkitech Group, we use this platform to help clients plan with visibility and confidence.
We’re your infrastructure strategy partner.
Arkitech Group helps IT leaders:
Source the right colocation providers
Plan scalable, high-density infrastructure
Manage cloud transitions and hybrid deployments
Bridge the gap between planning and execution
Whether you're building for growth, managing overflow, or navigating complexity—we’re here to help you move with confidence.
If these questions sound familiar, it’s probably time we had a conversation.
Reach out to Arkitech Group—we’ll help you plan smarter, source better, and scale faster.