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  "path": "/article/4143908/datalec-targets-rapid-infrastructure-deployment-with-new-modular-data-centers.html",
  "publishedAt": "2026-03-11T18:27:45.000Z",
  "site": "https://www.networkworld.com",
  "tags": [
    "Artificial Intelligence, Data Center, Data Center Design",
    "modular data centers",
    "rapid data center"
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  "textContent": "Datalec Precision Installations (DPI) has launched its next-generation Data Centre Modularization Solution designed to help organizations deploy critical infrastructure more quickly, flexibly and cost‑effectively.\n\nModular data centers are a growing trend in the data center industry, due to the fact that they allow customers to start small and expand as needed rather than make a one-time large investment in capacity that they may not need. Many modular data centers are built like Lego blocks, allowing for easy expansion.\n\nDatalec developed its product in response to growing demand for rapid data center capacity expansion. The new modular package lets businesses significantly shorten delivery timelines while retaining control over system configuration, performance and long-term scalability.\n\nOn average, it takes about 16 months to stand up a data center. Using Datalec’s designs, a similar-sized center can be up and running in 10 months, the company says. Much of the savings comes in the design phase, which is reduced from six months to two, according to Datalec.\n\nEach module is engineered and manufactured through Datatec’s integrated production process, ensuring full compatibility across structural, mechanical and electrical elements, according to Datalec.\n\nDatalec manufactures the more specialized elements of a data center like cabinets and ceilings and also does design development and offers consulting services.\n\n“We are engineering the data center with a new lens bringing pre-engineered system designs that are flexible and adaptable that enables a tailored solution for clients,” said John Lever, director of modular solutions at Datalec.\n\nThe systems are flexible enough that these solutions cater for all types of data center, from standard server technology to AI and high-density compute. Datalec also provides “bolt-on” solutions, including a ‘digital wrapper’ including digital twinning and lifecycle and global support, Lever says.\n\nAnother way Datalec says it differentiates from competing modular designs is a larger share of work is done offsite in a controlled manufacturing environment, which cuts onsite construction time, improves safety and limits disruption to live facilities, Lever says.\n\nThe company competes with other modular data center vendors including Schneider Electric, Vertiv, Flex many others.\n\nDPI’s says its services are aimed at colocation providers, hyperscale and AI infrastructure teams, and large enterprises that need to add capacity quickly, safely and cost effectively across multiple regions.",
  "title": "Datalec targets rapid infrastructure deployment with new modular data centers"
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