Melissa is an exceptional partner in regional economic development. Her ability to coordinate seamlessly with Alliant Energy ensures that Winnebago and Worth counties are always positioned for growth. She is proactive, deeply knowledgeable, and highly collaborative- bringing her into a project early is a guarantee that things will move forward efficiently and successfully.
— Chad Hansen , Alliant Energy
2020: When Your Data Center Becomes Your Real HQ
10 May 2021
News
Last year delivered plenty of wakeup calls to corporate real estate executives, but perhaps none bigger than this: Your site selection process for your company’s data center operations now carries more importance than your site selection for your corporate headquarters.
In a world where remote work has become the norm for most non-industrial jobs, the headquarters facility has become a ghost town. Taking its place in critical importance is the data center, the lifeblood of your company’s entire global operation.
The data center is what keeps you connected to your employees, your employees connected to each other, and your company connected to your suppliers and customers. Take it away, and you’re out of business. Slow down or interrupt its performance, and you’re non-competitive. Worst of all, place it in the wrong location, and you’re fired.
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