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Solving the data centre staffing crisis

The rapid growth of the data centre sector has caused a worsening crisis in staffing levels. The situation means it is also becoming more difficult to find skilled employees for open infrastructure positions, according to the Uptime Institute global data centre survey 2020. By Ryan Hogg, Senior Hardware Product Manager, Opengear.

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What next for data centres?

Over the course of the past year, the number of tech giants that have taken a more aggressive stance on climate change and their own environmental impact has seen a significant increase. Among others, Microsoft has pledged to become carbon negative, Amazon is aiming for carbon neutrality by 2040, and Intel has plotted a path to carbon neutral computing by 2030. By Ian Whitfield, CEO of RED, an ENGIE Impact company.

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European data centre market prepares for record take-up and supply growth

The FLAP market will see more than 415MW of new supply added in 2021. This is almost 100MW more than the last highest performing year of 2019. The market will surpass 2,200 MW of supply.

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Humidity’s rising as hidden challenge identified for data centres

One of the hidden challenges facing the global data centre industry is rising humidity levels, according to a recent report launched by temporary moisture and temperature control specialists Aggreko.

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BCS launches graduate and apprenticeship programme 2021

Despite the continuing disruption to both education and industry as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, BCS (Business Critical Solutions), the specialist business dedicated to optimising digital infrastructure across the globe, has started recruiting for this year’s apprenticeship programme.

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Keysource wins Garmin UK contract

Keysource has secured another significant contract with Garmin UK. The global provider of automotive, fitness, outdoor, marine and aviation technologies, is the latest market leader to partner with Keysource for critical services and maintenance at their UK headquarters.

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Company makes strategic hires to lead environmental strategy.
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Energy Transfer has entered into a long-term agreement with Denver-based CloudBurst Data Centers to...
Initial 60MW phase due second half 2025, to provide heat and hot water to the surrounding community.
The new Atkore Unistrut Aisle Containment System – the latest concept in modular aisle...
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Gartner Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends 2019

Blockchain, artificial intelligence, empowered edge, privacy and ethics, quantum computing, immersive experiences, augmented analytics, autonomous things and digital twins drive the Gartner Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends for 2019. David Cearley, Gartner Vice President, presented the trends at Gartner 2018 Symposium/ITxpo in Orlando, Florida.

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