Originally Posted by SweetT

Hey Brad....

Revenue per square foot is a common metric among people who operate their own Data Center and it includes more than just the rack. It includes all of the space for HVAC, Generators, Battery Rooms, Fire Suppression Equipment, Routing Infrastructure, Meet Me Facilities, etc. Basically everything except the Administrative Offices is included in the number.

For hosting companies like yours, that co-locate into another company's data center, the metric is considered ARPU (Average Revenue Per Unit).

Of course, just between you and I, oftentimes I am jealous of you not having to deal with operating an IDC. You just write a check and expect things to work while you are busy taking care of your customers while I have to sit in meetings all day and learn things like the difference between 480 and 240 and Amps and Watts and why when the UPS says 900 on the side of it, you really are only suppose to let it go to about 700 before you have to buy another one. I would rather watch nails rust. ;)


--T