130,000+ Books, Games & Puzzles in-stock 🇳🇿 

Happy Long Weekend! We're open all 3 days! 📚 Open 7 days, 8:30am–5pm

Data Centers Unlocked

An Insider's Guide to Understanding and Investing in Digital Infrastructure
By James Footh
0.0 (0 reviews)
Brief Description
A practical guide to understanding data centres, their operations, economics and risks Data Centers Unlocked: An Insider's Guide to Understanding and Investing in Digital Infrastructure provides a thorough examination of data centres as a critical and increasingly important part of the digital economy. Drawing on eight... Read More
Format: Hardback
$12399
Pre-order
Releases 29th November 2026 (Approx. Date) Pre-order  "Data Centers Unlocked" now to secure your copy from our first shipment

Found a better price? Request a price match

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

A practical guide to understanding data centres, their operations, economics and risks

Data Centers Unlocked: An Insider's Guide to Understanding and Investing in Digital Infrastructure provides a thorough examination of data centres as a critical and increasingly important part of the digital economy. Drawing on eight years at AWS leading global data centre development and his current role at the global investment management firm PGIM, Jim Footh brings a practitioner's perspective to the technical, financial, and operational dimensions of data centres, equipping readers with the knowledge needed to understand how the industry works, evaluate opportunities and assess risks in this rapidly evolving sector.

Data Centers Unlocked covers the fundamental infrastructure and technology that underpin modern data centre operations, along with the financial models and valuation methods relevant to this specialised real estate segment. Readers gain insight into power and cooling systems, site selection criteria, tenant considerations, market demand drivers, and the specific risk factors that distinguish data centres from traditional commercial property investments.

Readers will also find:

  • Detailed analysis of data centre infrastructure components and how they influence asset valuation and long-term investment returns
  • Guidance on evaluating power, cooling, and connectivity requirements that drive operational costs and tenant attractiveness for data centre facilities
  • Coverage of market demand drivers including cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and enterprise digital transformation reshaping the sector
  • Frameworks for assessing investment risk factors unique to data centres, from technology obsolescence to regulatory and environmental considerations
  • Insight into site selection, lease structures, and tenant credit analysis that inform sound data centre acquisition and development decisions
  • Insight into the factors that determine how data centres affect residential electricity rates

Ideal for anyone seeking to better understand the infrastructure behind AI, cloud computing, and the digital economy, this book provides a clear, practitioner-driven introduction to one of the fastest-growing and least understood sectors of modern infrastructure. Investors, asset managers, financial analysts, industry professionals, and career seekers will also find the technical and financial grounding needed to understand opportunities, risks, and long-term trends in the data centre sector.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781394466382

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 24 November 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Weight: 0g

Pages: 288

Collections

Finance & Economics Finance & Investment James Footh Non-Fiction Non-Fiction Pre-Orders Pre-order Books Pre-orders Pre-orders by Release Date

About the Author

JIM FOOTH is a Managing Director and ?Portfolio Manager at PGIM. Prior to PGIM, he spent eight years at Amazon Web Services, where he held leadership roles including senior manager of AWS Strategy and Planning, principal at the Strategy and Technical Leadership group, and managing principal for AWS EMEA and APAC Data Center Development. Footh led teams building data center infrastructure across six continents. Earlier in his career, he held senior positions at CBRE, Jones Lang LaSalle and Johnson Controls.

More from Finance & Investment

View all
  • Staff Pick
    I Will Teach You To Be Rich (2nd Edition)
    I Will Teach You To Be Rich (2nd Edition) by Ramit Sethi is a highly practical and insightful guide that offers a comprehensive 6-week programme for mastering your personal finances. Ramit Sethi, an acclaimed financial guru, provides readers with a clear and actionable plan to manage money, eliminate debt, enhance savings, and make smart investments, all without skimping on the...
    By Ramit Sethi
    Paperback
    $3200
    Elsewhere:
    $3799
    In Stock
    Ships Tuesday
  • On Sale
    12% off
    Rich Dad Poor Dad
    It's been nearly 25 years since Robert Kiyosaki's Rich Dad Poor Dad first made waves in the Personal Finance arena. It has since become the #1 Personal Finance book of all time, translated into dozens of languages and sold around the world. Rich Dad Poor Dad is Robert's story of growing up with two dads - his real father and...
    By Robert T. Kiyosaki
    Paperback
    $1500
    Elsewhere:
    $1999
    (2)
    In Stock
    Ships Tuesday
  • The Algebra of Wealth
    Must-have guide to optimising your life for wealth and success from bestselling author of The Four by Scott Galloway. 'You need this book.' Steven Bartlett, author of The Diary of a CEO The world is changing. It's time for a new financial playbook. In this must-have guide to optimising your life for wealth, success, and happiness, you'll learn: how to...
    By Scott Galloway
    Paperback
    $3300
    Elsewhere:
    $4000
    In Stock
    Ships Tuesday
  • Same as Ever
    When planning for the future, we often ask, "What will the economy be doing this time next year?" Or, "What will be different ten years from now?" But forecasting is hard. The important events that will shape the future are inherently unpredictable. Instead, we should be asking a different question: What will be the same ten years from now? What...
    By Morgan Housel
    Paperback
    $2799
    Elsewhere:
    $3499
    In Stock
    Ships Tuesday
  • The Richest Man In Babylon
    The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason is an extraordinary collection of timeless parables set in the ancient city of Babylon. Through a series of insightful and captivating stories, the book conveys powerful principles of financial wisdom, making complex concepts accessible to readers of all backgrounds. These parables follow the lives of merchants, tradesmen, and shepherds who must...
    By George S Clason
    Paperback
    $2200
    Elsewhere:
    $2600
    In Stock
    Ships Tuesday
  • The Millionaire Fastlane
    In The Millionaire Fastlane, author MJ DeMarco invites readers to shift gears from the conventional approach to wealth accumulation to a more dynamic pathway that promises not only financial independence but also personal freedom. This revolutionary guide challenges the dogma of the "Slowlane," which champions a lifetime of frugal living and labour in the hopes of achieving wealth in the...
    By MJ DeMarco
    Paperback
    $5300
    In Stock
    Ships Tuesday
  • Money
    Money by David McWilliams delves deep into the fascinating and complex world of currency, offering readers an insightful and enthralling journey through the history and impact of money on human civilisation. Whether you are a seasoned economist or simply curious about the financial world, McWilliams' exploration provides a captivating narrative that is both enlightening and entertaining. Our relationship with money...
    By David McWilliams
    Paperback
    $3700
    Elsewhere:
    $4299
    (1)
    In Stock
    Ships Tuesday
  • Skin in the Game
    In Skin in the Game, Nassim Nicholas Taleb delves into the principle that what one risks is a true measure of what one stands to gain. From the dynamics of global economies to the intricacies of personal relationships, Taleb reveals that real understanding and progress come from those who have something vital at stake. Through gripping anecdotes and profound insights,...
    By Nassim Nicholas Taleb
    Paperback
    $2400
    Elsewhere:
    $2800
    In Stock
    Ships Tuesday
  • Unshakeable
    Unshakeable by Tony Robbins and Peter Mallouk is a pivotal guide that offers investors, both seasoned and novice, actionable strategies to not just weather market fluctuations but to thrive amidst them. Building upon the foundational principles laid out in Robbins' acclaimed work Money: Master the Game, this book delves deeper into the intricacies of successful investing, presenting readers with a...
    By Tony Robbins and Peter Mallouk
    Paperback
    $2600
    Elsewhere:
    $2799
    In Stock
    Ships Tuesday
  • On Sale
    20% off
    What I Learned Losing a Million Dollars
    What I Learned Losing a Million Dollars is more than just an exploration of financial markets; it is a profound journey into the psychological intricacies of decision-making under pressure. Presented through the gripping and candid narrative of Jim Paul, a once-successful trader, the book delves into the sequence of events that led to his extraordinary rise and dramatic fall. Starting...
    By Brendan Moynihan and Jim Paul
    Hardback
    $4400
    Usually:
    $5500
    In Stock
    Ships Tuesday
  • On Sale
    The Price of Time
    The Price of Time by Edward Chancellor delves into the intricate history and pivotal role of interest rates in financial systems, providing a lucid analysis of the forces that shape our global economy. Chancellor, acclaimed as one of the world's foremost financial writers, traces the origins of interest from ancient times to the present day, illustrating how this fundamental economic...
    By Edward Chancellor
    Hardback
    $5800
    Elsewhere:
    $6500
    In Stock
    Ships Tuesday
  • The Alchemy of Finance
    In The Alchemy of Finance, George Soros unveils the secrets behind his formidable success as one of the most astute and influential investors in the financial world. Renowned for his incredible feat of earning a billion dollars by speculating against the British pound, Soros offers a profound exploration into his innovative investment strategies, which have been instrumental in shaping global...
    By George Soros
    Paperback
    $5800
    Available
    Ships in 3-4 weeks

Why buy from us?

Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!

Service & Delivery

Service & Delivery

Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 100,000 books, toys, board games and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.

Auckland Bookstore

Auckland Bookstore

We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.

Our Gifting Service

Our Gifting Service

Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.

The Latest at Book Hero

View all