As data center space and power become commoditized, colocation buyers need to focus on connectivity in this hybrid infrastructure world. New applications and architectures are increasingly dependent on effective network design and performance in order to meet service level goals. This is a recording of a presentation at Uptime Institute's Executive Symposium: Las Vegas in 2017. Moderator: Yevgeniy Sverdlik, Editor in Chief, Data Center Knowledge Panelists: Mark Oxley, CTO & Founder, Data Shelter John Sheputis, President, Infomart Data Centers Eric Hanselman, Chief Analyst, 451 Research