Over the last decade, and especially today, as the demand for living a remotely-connected life has increased exponentially, companies have had to find new, innovative ways to support massive amounts of customers and customer data while also being able to rapidly scale market footprint.
Enter hyperscalers: these operators are redefining data center design by moving beyond off-the-shelf solutions and creating custom specifications to meet their unique needs. By closely collaborating with manufacturers, hyperscalers ensure their projects are delivered on time and tailored for scalability.
But what’s the difference between discrete manufacturers and design-build manufacturers, and why does it matter?
Discrete vs. Design-Build Manufacturing
Discrete manufacturers create products based on given specifications. Design-build manufacturers, on the other hand, specialize in collaborative, end-to-end processes that align with customer goals and pain points.
Consider these further advantages of design-build over discrete:
- Close interaction with customers who need custom solutions empowers design-build manufacturers to call upon real-world project applications and lessons learned
- More first-hand experience means many design-build manufacturers are already experts in achieving or even improving upon design intent
- Some manufacturers are also able to provide a kitted solution with preinstalled components to further streamline processes
- Working with manufacturers that have perfected their design-build operations means they are better-suited to handle any critical, last-minute changes
To dive deeper into the benefits of design-build manufacturing and how it empowers hyperscale operators to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry, by Todd Schneider, Chatsworth Products (CPI) Director of Product Management and Hyperscale Business Development, on Data Center Frontier.
