In today’s fast-moving digital landscape, connectivity is no longer a supporting factor. It is a mission-critical part of data centre infrastructure strategy.
At DC Byte, we are introducing the Fiber Connectivity Overlay, a new feature that brings network-level intelligence into the same environment where our users already assess power, land, and market dynamics. For operators, developers, investors, consultants, and suppliers, this means a faster, more confident way to understand the connectivity landscape around every site or market.
As Siddharth Muzumdar, Research Director at DC Byte, explains:
“In today’s data centre landscape, connectivity defines viability. Our Fiber Connectivity Overlays give users the visibility to assess routes, providers, and performance — not just faster, but smarter.”
The Connectivity Blind Spot in Data Centre Infrastructure
Global demand for data centres continues to grow. DC Byte’s 2025 Global Data Centre Index, total take-up rose by almost 30% in 2024 to nearly 13 GW of IT load worldwide. Yet, while development pipelines expand, visibility into network infrastructure remains fragmented.
As workloads become more latency-sensitive, particularly for AI inference and distributed compute, understanding how locations connect is now a key part of site strategy. But much of that information remains fragmented across multiple datasets or consultant reports. The result? Slower due diligence, incomplete insights, and missed opportunities for optimal site placement and design.
How DC Byte’s Fiber Connectivity Overlay Solves the Problem
The Fiber Connectivity Overlay gives users the missing layer of network context directly within the DC Byte platform.
- Global Fiber Route Overlay: Visualise terrestrial fiber paths worldwide to understand network proximity for any site or market.
- Operator Attribution: Identify which network operators own or manage nearby routes to support procurement planning.
- Map-Level Layering: Combine fiber data with power and renewable overlays to create a unified infrastructure view.
- Site-Level Contextual View: Activate the overlay from any facility or parcel page to see surrounding connectivity infrastructure.
- Future Enhancements: POP and IXP data will soon provide deeper network visibility for latency-critical deployments.
Integrated Intelligence: Beyond Fiber
Fiber Connectivity Overlays form part of a broader suite of infrastructure intelligence layers available on the DC Byte market analytics platform. Together, these layers give users a complete view of the environmental, energy, and connectivity factors that shape every project and market decision.
Available and upcoming overlays include:
- Flight paths
- Flood zones
- Oil and gas infrastructure
- Solar and wind renewable projects
- Grid connections, transmission capacity, and substations
- Subsea cables and carrier data
This integrated view helps users evaluate risk, opportunity, and readiness in one place. This approach supports faster, more confident decision-making across a complex and rapidly evolving data centre landscape.
Enhanced Facility Experience
Alongside the Fiber Connectivity Overlay, DC Byte has enhanced its public facility pages with an improved map interface. Users can now switch seamlessly between default and satellite views, allowing for clearer visualisation of connectivity routes and site context. These updates make it easier than ever to explore fiber infrastructure and assess market readiness, even before logging into the platform.
Why Connectivity Intelligence Matters
The ability to visualise fiber proximity and operator presence changes how infrastructure teams plan. During site selection, it helps pinpoint how a location links to major routes and network nodes. For land acquisition, early insight into fiber density allows teams to make more informed investment decisions.
At a market level, understanding route diversity and operator coverage supports strategic comparisons and guides expansion priorities. Consultants and research teams can now add connectivity data directly into client deliverables, enriching every layer of analysis with the same trusted DC Byte data.
Strategic Impact: Built for Core Data Centre Infrastructure Users
For Investors
Fiber Connectivity Overlays give investors early visibility into market and land fundamentals. By mapping fiber routes, operator presence, and network density, investors can identify risk, ROI potential, and readiness, particularly in emerging or secondary markets where reliable data is limited.
For Developers
Speed to market defines success. Fiber Connectivity Overlays reduce due diligence time, align site selection with network infrastructure, and integrate directly with power and renewable data. Developers can assess sites holistically and reduce dependency on external tools within the same DC Byte platform.
For Operators
Latency and network resilience are competitive advantages. Integrated fiber intelligence allows operators to optimise network design, evaluate connectivity potential, and expand into new geographies with lower risk.
For Consultants and Advisors
Connectivity intelligence enhances every client engagement. Fiber Connectivity Overlays improve market assessments, support comparative analysis, and streamline workflows. Consultants can deliver stronger, data-driven recommendations that help clients evaluate connectivity opportunities.
For Suppliers
Suppliers benefit from the overlay’s visibility into network operator activity and emerging connectivity corridors. Understanding where infrastructure is densifying helps suppliers identify growth markets, anticipate project demand, and align with operators expanding into new regions.
Explore the Fiber Connectivity Overlay Today
The Fiber Connectivity Overlay is now live within the DC Byte platform. Activate the fiber layer in map view to explore connectivity routes across any market or facility.
If you are not yet a DC Byte customer, request a demo to see how integrated connectivity intelligence can enhance your data centre infrastructure strategy.
