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

Network World

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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Wi-Fi will also drive advancements in key areas such as AI-enabled network management, seamless identity management and access steering, he says. These verticals demand reliable, low-latency connectivity and seamless transitions between networks across wide areas, he says. Or perhaps, the other way around.

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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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5 network automation startups to watch

Network World

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. The rise of AI, in particular, is dramatically reshaping the technology industry, and data centers are at the epicenter of the changes.