31 hyperscale growth continues to accelerate , Maskell believes that the need for increased interconnectedness will only grow with it . “ It ’ s fantastic to have a massive state-of-the-art facility with an endless supply of power and cooling , but can it be interconnected ? Is there a way for data to move in or out ?” he asks . “ It would be similar to building a beautiful five-star resort on a remote island without a ferry service . Regardless of how nice it is , no one ’ s going to come !” By continuing to expand its capacity and ensuring that capacity is interconnected , Cologix intends to maintain its commanding position in the market . “ We ’ ve got one of the best balance sheets in the industry ,” enthuses Maskell . “ We ’ re the number one data centre provider in Canada and we ’ re going to continue to protect and strengthen that position .”
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