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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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Equinix to cut 3% of staff amidst the greatest demand for data center infrastructure ever

Network World

Even as demand for data infrastructure surges to an all-time high, Equinix is planning to lay off 3% of its workforce, suggesting a growing skills mismatch in the industry. According to Goldman Sachs , data center demand in the US alone is projected to nearly triple by 2030, driving more than $1 trillion in investment.

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What is NaaS? Providers, delivery models, and benefits explained

Network World

ABI Research predicts that by 2030, more than 90% of enterprises will consume at least 25% of their network services via NaaS. The foundation of NaaS is network virtualization, which allows the networking constructs a user sees to be abstracted (or decoupled) from the physical network devices and equipment that support them.

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9 steps to take to prepare for a quantum future

Network World

And the US federal government is requiring its vendors to have quantum-safe encryption in place by 2030, Dawson says. Investors are buying up data centers to create a Pony Express quantum signal to go coast-to-coast, he says. Another use case for simulating physical processes is to generate training data for AI systems.

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Top tech trends powering the Middle East’s digital evolution by 2025

CIO Business Intelligence

In the energy and utilities sector, sustainability goals, such as Saudi Arabias Vision 2030 and UAEs Net Zero 2050, will drive investment in smart grids, renewable energy, and AI-driven energy efficiency solutions. Fintech hubs like Dubai and Riyadh will continue attracting global and regional players.

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Accelerating sustainability to build stronger businesses

CIO Business Intelligence

We were first in the industry to set a 100% renewable energy goal in 2015 and deploy renewable energy buying concepts​ like Virtual Power Purchase Agreements (VPPAs), which contribute directly to greening the grid. Depending on location and climate conditions, Equinix’s new data centers are designed to achieve under 1.20

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Google opens second cloud region in Germany

CIO Business Intelligence

billion in German digital infrastructure by 2030. Cloud Computing, Data Center, Google Google has opened a second cloud region in Germany as part of its plan to invest $1.85 AWS, too, has been expanding its global cloud footprint.

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