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AI driving a 165% rise in data center power demand by 2030

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Goldman Sachs Research estimates that there will be around 122 GW of data center capacity online by the end of 2030, and the density of power use in data centers is likely to grow as well, from 162 kilowatts per square foot to 176 KW per square foot in 2027, thanks to AI, Schneider stated.

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Network convergence will drive enterprise 6G wireless strategies

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Enabling such seamless integration would require new standards governed by different bodies, hardware advances, and changes to network infrastructure all of which happen over long time scales. I view the vision of completely seamless Wi-Fi and cellular as something not in the cards in the near term, he says.

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10 quantum computing milestones of 2024

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Quantinuum provided the quantum hardware and Microsoft handled the error correction. Microsoft and Atom Computings announce 24 working logical qubits Then, since 12 logical qubits werent enough, in November Microsoft followed up with a joint announcement with a different quantum hardware company, Atom Computing.

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Fujitsu, Osaka University develop quantum circuit generator to hasten pace to commercialization

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The hardware company and the Japanese university’s Center for Quantum Information and Quantum Biology have co-developed a quantum circuit generator that features two new technologies: one that improves phase angle accuracy during phase rotation, and another that automatically generates efficient qubit operation procedures.

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9 steps to take to prepare for a quantum future

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And the US federal government is requiring its vendors to have quantum-safe encryption in place by 2030, Dawson says. Another is using classical computers to simulate quantum machines, running the same algorithms a company would run on quantum hardware. On the plus side, theres more than just customer demand forcing them to step up.

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

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ABI Research predicts that by 2030, more than 90% of enterprises will consume at least 25% of their network services via NaaS. Managed service: Subscription-based hardware plus a managed service to operate it. But thats beginning to change. What is NaaS? Definitions of NaaS are inconsistent.

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Data center certifications target newcomers, experts, and sustainability pros

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Focus: Server hardware and software fundamentals Key topics: Hardware installation, server administration, security, disaster recovery Format: 90 questions, 90 minutes Cost: $369 Prerequisites: None required, but two years of hands-on experience in a server environment is recommended, as well as the CompTIA A+ certification or equivalent knowledge.