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

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“We’re seeing mixed signals with the overall tech labor market, with certain industries, including the tech sector, seeing bumpy hiring,” Forrester principal analyst Fiona Mark told Network World. 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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Data center growth puts unprecedented pressure on power grids

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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. McKinsey has similar predictions for power demand growth, estimating that US data centers will have more than 80 gigawatts of demand in 2030.

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Google bets on nuclear power to drive AI expansion

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In a blog post, Google announced an agreement with Kairos Power to source nuclear energy, aiming to bring the first SMR online by 2030, with more reactors planned by 2035. This could provide Google with an opportunity to co-develop solutions over the next six years, with reactor launches scheduled for 2030.”

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Lightmatter launches photonic chips to eliminate GPU idle time in AI data centers

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For enterprises investing heavily in AI infrastructure, this development addresses a growing challenge. Customers can expect the M1000 reference platform in the summer of 2025, allowing them to develop custom GPU interconnects. Lightmatters approach could flatten this architecture. Industry experts see this as part of a larger trend.

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Europe takes on Starlink with $11.5 billion IRIS² satellite constellation

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The project will be jointly developed by the European Space Agency (ESA) and SpaceRISE, a consortium of satellite industry leaders, and positions itself as Europes strategic alternative to commercial networks such as SpaceXs Starlink. The European Union is planning its own satellite constellation, IRIS, as part of a 10.6 billion ($11.1

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5 network automation startups to watch

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To meet digital transformation initiatives, businesses across the economy are seeking ways to automate network operations. According to a report from Mordor Intelligence , the network automation market should top $25 billion by the end of 2024, expanding to more than $71 billion in 2030.

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Data center certifications target newcomers, experts, and sustainability pros

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AI is a transformative technology that requires a lot of power, dense computing, and fast networks, says Robert Beveridge, professor and technical manager at Carnegie Mellon Universitys AI Engineering Center. They also serve as tools for risk management, staff retention, and professional development.