A data center is an enclosed space that houses data servers, storage, and other telecommunications hardware.  It is used mostly for data storage and also for integrated access needs.  A data centers can lighten the load put on office computers by taking care of redundant data tasks remotely.  Data centers have a wide range of applications, e.g., video streaming platforms like Amazon, Youtube and Facebook use data centers for load balancing to help households with limited bandwidth to view their favorite videos without interruption or poor video quality.