Future potential opportunity for telehousing facilities in New Zealand: A dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Property Studies at Lincoln University

Abstract

The Information Technology industry is all around us and the world is fast becoming dependent on computers. Many of these computers are relatively simple, unimportant devices and some are many miles from where they are accessed, supplying vital information and analysis required for every day life and the safety of individuals and societies. These more important computers require special environments in which to operate. These environments need to be free from contaminants. Due to the heat the equipment gives off, they need to have a constant temperature, often supplied by air conditioning. The environments need to be secure and defy natural disasters such as flood, fire, earthquake and others. These environments also require a large supply of constant electricity via the mains and as a backup via emergency power supplies should the mains power fail. This type of robust environment for third party owned computers and related equipment is called a "Telehousing Facility". Telehousing facilities are not new but are always changing into new and competitive forms to meet the requirements of the next generation of computers and electronic equipment. Telehousing facility requirements are discussed in detail in this dissertation including their costs, overseas offerings and a case study to identify what opportunities there are in New Zealand for a greenfield telehousing operation.