New data and forecasts from Synergy Research Group show that the average capacity of hyperscale data centers to be opened over the next six years will soon be more than double that of current centers.
Data center owners and operators continue to construct new facilities at a rapid pace while simultaneously getting their arms around the inventory built over the past couple of decades. The speed of bringing these new facilities online, coupled with the limitation of personnel and the ongoing strain on supply chains, makes it burdensome to maintain older-generation sites.
I have often said the data center industry is one of the longest-running apprenticeship programs because the curriculum has not kept up with industry needs. In fact, I'm aware of less than 10 formal data center degrees. Why are we having so much trouble attracting new talent?
Championing diversity, educating the next generation, raising awareness, and cross-skilling are all vital (and widely discussed) solutions to the skills shortage. Yet all of them will take time.
TKO Connect is a dedicated undersea fiber cable system directly linking SUNeVision’s MEGA-i and MEGA Plus
September 20, 2023
"This pioneering collaboration continues our commitment to deliver world leading industry-first breakthroughs for customers," says NiQ Lai, HKBN Co-Owner and Group CEO.
Data center and commercial real estate stakeholders are recognizing and responding to calls for social responsibility, sound corporate governance, and environmental sustainability.
To improve colo contract renewal outcomes, astute users should carefully create and execute a renewal plan, usually including several sequential phases.