Oppidan’s Leadership in Data Centers: Insights from DCD>Connect Virginia

Attending the recent DCD>Connect Virginia event, Oppidan showcased its commitment to advancing sustainable and high-performance data center developments. This premier event brought together leaders in the data center industry, creating a collaborative environment to discuss emerging trends, challenges, and solutions.

Represented by Oppidan VP of Data Center Development Dan Curry, our team gained valuable insights into the evolving landscape of data center operations, including:

1. Power Allocation and Industry Demand

A key topic from the event was the challenge of managing the influx of power requests by all levels of utility power providers. Utility providers estimate as high as two-thirds of power requests are from real estate speculators who often cannot follow through on their proposed project. This observation underscores the need for further qualification of developer plans and credentials. Fortunately, some utilities are making progress in addressing this issue, finding innovative ways to identify qualified developers and support infrastructure upgrades. Oppidan’s approach remains focused on working closely with utilities and end users to secure reliable power resources, essential for high-demand data centers.

2. Supply Chain Optimization

The conference highlighted various approaches to improving the data center supply chain, an area currently facing significant challenges. Shortening and optimizing supply chains for reliability are increasingly vital to ensure a successful project. In this space, Oppidan continues to refine its own supply chain processes to provide competitive, reliable lead times and enhance efficiency for our clients. Working with industry leaders, we’re poised to apply best practices to support our upcoming Sterling, VA, development and future projects.

3. Future Power Densities

Anticipated power densities of future data center projects are expected to grow substantially in the next few years. This trend requires innovative design solutions to anticipate potential needs. For Oppidan, this reinforces our focus on providing adaptable and resilient data center designs that can accommodate evolving power requirements.

What This Means for Oppidan

Attending DCD>Connect Virginia has reinforced the trends Oppidan is witnessing in data center design and development. With plans to establish a flexible, leading design at our Sterling, VA, location, we’re committed to incorporating the latest industry innovations, optimizing our supply chain, and building solutions that meet the future needs of data-driven enterprises. By staying ahead of industry trends and participating in forward-looking events like DCD>Connect, Oppidan remains a trusted leader in data center development, committed to delivering resilient, sustainable solutions for our clients.