Data center modernization is the process of upgrading data center infrastructure to improve efficiency, increase performance, strengthen data security, and build in the flexibility needed to adopt new technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), and respond to market needs. Modernization can take many forms, depending on business goals and unique circumstances, and is an ongoing process that can require substantial investments. However, in many cases, the cost of maintaining legacy equipment or delaying modernization—reduced productivity, greater security ris