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Data center certifications target newcomers, experts, and sustainability pros

Network World

As data centers evolve from traditional compute and storage facilities into AI powerhouses, the demand for qualified professionals continues to grow exponentially and salaries are high. The rise of AI, in particular, is dramatically reshaping the technology industry, and data centers are at the epicenter of the changes.

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Data center growth puts unprecedented pressure on power grids

Network World

According to a report released this week by Bloom Energy, US data centers will need 55 gigawatts of new power capacity within the next five years. The report , based on a survey of 100 data center leaders, also shows that 30% of all sites will be using onsite power by 2030.

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Energy shortages threaten to restrict 40% of AI data centers by 2027

Network World

The rapid expansion of AI and generative AI (GenAI) workloads could see 40% of data centers constrained by power shortages by 2027, according to Gartner. The surge is attributed to the increased deployment of large-scale language models (LLMs) and complex algorithms that require massive data processing capabilities.

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AI to go nuclear? Data center deals say it’s inevitable

CIO Business Intelligence

AWS, Microsoft, and Google are going nuclear to build and operate mega data centers better equipped to meet the increasingly hefty demands of generative AI. Earlier this year, AWS paid $650 million to purchase Talen Energy’s Cumulus Data Assets, a 960-megawatt nuclear-powered data center on site at Talen’s Susquehanna, Penn.,

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9 steps to take to prepare for a quantum future

Network World

In fact, quantum computing will force organizations to delete the majority of personal data rather than risk exposure, the research firm says. Adversaries that can afford storage costs can vacuum up encrypted communications or data sets right now. On the plus side, theres more than just customer demand forcing them to step up.

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Africa’s digital economy and digital transformation

CIO Business Intelligence

For data center capacity to spread to more regions of Africa, there will need to be a major effort to create structure for overland routes. This initiative aims to digitally connect every individual, business, and government in Africa by 2030. billion inhabitants making up 15% of the global population.

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AWS to invest $5.3 to build data centers in Saudi Arabia to bolster tech in the region

CIO Business Intelligence

billion in the Middle East kingdom to build data centers and a significant cloud presence in the region. Indeed, the kingdom is positioning itself as a global leader in digital technologies ahead of its hosting of the World Expo 2030 in Riyadh.