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Data center interconnect linking two facilities through diverse fiber, optical transport, Ethernet and software control

Software-Defined Data Center Interconnect Explained

Software-defined data center interconnect exposes physical DCI through a programmable control and service layer. Authorized teams can create, modify, monitor and retire connections through a portal, API or infr...

Data center interconnect options comparing dark fiber, wavelength, Ethernet, MPLS, cloud on-ramps and software-defined DCI

Data Center Interconnect Options Compared: Which Is Best?

The main data center interconnect options are dark fiber, managed wavelengths, Ethernet private line, Ethernet virtual private line, MPLS or IP VPN, encrypted internet, cloud on-ramps and software-defined NaaS....

Data center interconnect design guide showing diverse routes, topology, latency, security and failover planning

Data Center Interconnect Design Guide: 2026 Framework

This data center interconnect design guide starts with application requirements, not a vendor. A secure, scalable and resilient data center interconnect requires defined recovery, latency, bandwidth and securit...

Data center interconnect solutions comparing facilities, fiber transport, optical networks and software-defined DCI providers

Best Data Center Interconnect Solutions and Providers for 2026

Data center interconnect solutions link two or more data centers through fiber, wavelengths, Ethernet, IP routing or software-controlled networks. The right provider depends on distance, bandwidth, physical rou...

Hyperscaler Kings

Hyperscale Kings: The People Behind AI Data Centers, Fiber, Power, and Demand

By Bob Generale, President, Percepture  ·  Published June 2026  ·  Updated July 2026  ·  10 min read Quick Answer — What Are the Hyperscale Kings? Hyperscale Kings are the operators, connectors, and market-ma...

What is JSA?

What Is JSA? Meaning in Safety, Telecom, PR, and Marketing

JSA is an acronym with different meanings depending on context. It can refer to job safety analysis, authentication services, government benefits, entertainment, or business shorthand. In telecom, PR, marketing...

downtown Chicago skyline, representing the market for urban carrier hotels and colocation data centers.

Best Chicago Colocation Providers in 2026

The best Chicago colocation provider in 2026 depends on the workload, but Percepture ranks Netrality at 717 S. Wells as the #1 overall Chicago colocation option for buyers seeking a downtown, owner-operated, ca...

Chicago Data Centers

Chicago Data Centers: Carrier Hotels, AI, Power & Interconnection

Direct Answer Chicago data centers are facilities that provide colocation, interconnection, cloud access, and compute infrastructure across the Chicago metropolitan area. The market includes downtown carrier...

Best Data Center Conferences

Best Data Center Conferences in 2026: How to Choose the Right One

The best data center conferences in 2026 are not automatically the largest events. The right conference is the room where your target buyers, operators, investors, energy partners, network providers, and projec...

Modular AI Pods

Modular AI Pods vs Containerized Builds: What the Market Gets Wrong About AI Infrastructure

An AI pod should not be judged by branding alone. Buyers should look at power integration, modular design, deployment speed, interconnection readiness, scalability, and how well the infrastructure fits real inf...