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

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. For instance, according to Forrester, app development is on the decline (after hitting its peak in 2021).

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Data center certifications target newcomers, experts, and sustainability pros

Network World

Many certifications come with a continuing education requirement, meaning that the certificate holders are expected to stay abreast of major developments. They also serve as tools for risk management, staff retention, and professional development. Focus: Virtualization technologies Key topics: vSphere 7.x,

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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

Of those, more than 80% say that theyre using it for scientific research and development, but another 50% are working on proofs of concept or pilot projects. And the US federal government is requiring its vendors to have quantum-safe encryption in place by 2030, Dawson says. Some jurisdictions, including Europe, are mandating changes.

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Gartner: Top 10 strategic technology trends for 2025

Network World

AI, security, energy-efficient computing , robotics, and virtual computing interactions are among the research firm’s top 10 strategic technology trends, which were unveiled at Gartner’s annual IT Symposium/XPO in Orlando. Agentic AI offers the promise of a virtual workforce that can offload and augment human work, Alvarez stated.

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IBM, Microsoft and Boeing mark advances in quantum computing

Network World

IBM, Microsoft and Boeing all had big announcements to make, with some indications that the industry may be entering a new phase of development. Like IBM’s Gambetta, Svore says she expects to reach quantum advantage before 2030. Read more about Boeing’s plans to launch a satellite to facilitate quantum communications.)

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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. This serves as a foundation to maximize the benefits of technology for all while minimizing its impact on the environment.