Colocation Case Study 1

Collaboration Resulted in Significant First-Year Savings & Lowest Cost Structure in the Industry

Client Profile

$400MM owner, operator, and developer of enterprise-class, carrier-neutral, multi-tenant data center properties serving nearly half of the Fortune 20 and over 150 of the Fortune 1000

Client’s Issue

Due to rapid expansion, creating a Procurement organization and gaining control of capital and operating expenses became a strategic priority championed by the client’s executive team.

Our Approach

Insight Sourcing was selected to perform a spend assessment and evaluate current procurement practices. The firm recommended and performed Strategic Sourcing and procurement capability building projects. In addition to transforming Procurement into a proactive, value-centric organization, the Insight Sourcing Group team delivered significant first year savings, helping achieve one of the lowest costs per megawatt in the industry.

Categories Addressed

• Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS)
• Switchgear
• CRAH/CRAC
• Custom Containers
• Raised Floor
• Battery Monitoring
• Cable Bus
• Generators
• Chillers
• Power Distribution Unit (PDU)
• Static Transfer Switch (STS)
• Office Equipment
• Ceiling Grid

PROJECT RESULTS: Collaboration YIELDED Significant First Year Savings