Data Centers Designed with Purpose, Powered by People
A data center isn’t just a collection of servers—it’s a space that powers innovation and supports people. Clients partner with ISG to bring a human-centered design approach to data center development, ensuring these critical environments are as functional and sustainable as they are technologically advanced.
Purpose-Built for Performance
Design that Adapts to Evolving Needs
Data centers are at the core of modern infrastructure, but they need to be flexible to meet changing demands. ISG collaborates with clients to design data centers that balance operational efficiency with adaptability. From sustainability considerations to support for diverse workloads, our approach ensures your facility is future-ready without sacrificing today’s performance.
We worked with a client to rethink their approach to modular data center designs, enabling them to speed up delivery time while simultaneously reducing costs by millions of dollars. By focusing on adaptable and reusable design principles, we helped them achieve a streamlined solution that supports both immediate and long-term objectives.
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Integrating Human-Centered Design
Building Spaces That Work for People, Not Just Machines
Data centers aren’t only about technology—they’re work environments, too. ISG prioritizes human-centered design elements to create spaces that enhance accessibility, safety, and comfort. By considering the needs of the people who operate these facilities, we help foster productive and engaging workplaces that contribute to overall operational success.
We have helped hyperscalers rethink how they masterplan, build, and operate their campuses, leading to a reinvestment of billions of dollars to elevate the importance of people to the same level as machines. This human-centered approach ensures that data centers are optimized not only for technology but also for the teams that keep them running.
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Sustainable and Resilient by Design
Minimizing Environmental Impact, Maximizing Operational Resilience
At ISG, we believe in doing what’s right for the industry and the environment—even if it means a slightly higher upfront investment. Sustainability doesn’t have to weigh heavily on the balance sheet; when planned from the outset, it becomes a natural part of the facility’s value. By selecting the right technology, location, and power sources, we help clients create facilities that are both highly sustainable and resilient, built to thrive long-term."
We regularly advise clients on optimizing their location strategy to balance cost with environmental responsibility. By steering them away from sites that may be cheaper in the short term but are powered by coal plants or present long-term environmental risks, we help ensure that their facilities are both sustainable and resilient. This approach supports a greener future for the industry while protecting their investment..