Skald Marketing Client
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25th April 2025
Data Center Infrastructure Strategy: CapEx vs. OpEx
There are several approaches to data management and data center infrastructure, such as owning and operating the data center, colocation, public and private cloud solutions, and a hybrid version of these approaches.
As organizations evaluate which strategy best suits their needs, the deciding factor often comes down to business impact and capital expense (CapEx) versus operational expense (OpEx). Building a data center can cost upwards of $1,000 per square foot, depending on the exact specifications and capabilities of the center. Colocation centers can be more cost-effective.