Data Centre Essentials

Acknowledgements

This book benefits from being reviewed by a number of colleagues and collaborators. It would not have been possible without the support of a number of people.

Sophia Flucker

Thanks; Beth Whitehead, Marc Beattie, Niklas Sundberg, Robert Tozer, Steve Avis, and the whole team at OI and MiCiM who are a pleasure to work with and have taught me so much. And, of course, my nearest and dearest behind the scenes (who know who they are).

Vincent Fogarty

Before setting off on this journey, I asked John Mullen, the director of Driver Group Plc., himself a published co‐author of Wiley for ‘Evaluating Contract Claims,’ for his initial insights on the writing process that have proved invaluable. Mark Wheeler, the CEO of Driver Group Plc., was motivational and supportive of my efforts of getting the book across the line.

Selina Soong, a consultant of Currie & Brown, who shared insightful knowledge gained from acting as the auditor of global data centre leases was gratefully received.

Lee Smith provided my graphical representation and was a pleasure to work with.

Max Schulze

I would like to dedicate this work to both my daughters June and Violet, who are always incredibly patient with me when I am caught up in my own thoughts. And, of course, none of the work would be possible without the discussions and dialogue within our NGO and the team of the Sustainable Digital Infrastructure Alliance (SDIA) and the wonderful community that over the years has informed many of the insights ...