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Realising the promise of PICs

Chris Maloney, Managing Director of US Operations & Director of Business Development at VPIphotonics, discusses how photonic integrated circuits (PICs) have become an enabling technology in the rapid expansion of data centre connectivity due to their lower cost, lower power consumption, small footprint, and high-speed performance. One of the main challenges of using PICs for data applications is the design complexity associated with their integration into a fiber-optic communication system. Chris explains why the photonic design process is so critical, as well as offering advice to those seeking to develop PIC-based solutions for the dynamic data centre market.

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Addressing the diversity imbalance is critical for the sector’s future

Joyda Bianco, CFO of Hyperview, explains that the data centre industry is at a crossroads - facing both a growing talent shortage and a critical need for more diverse leadership – sharing her perspective on why attracting more women to the field is key to solving the industry’s workforce challenges. Joyda shares her thoughts as to how companies can foster inclusive workplaces that support women’s career progression - like Hyperview’s parental leave program – making the point that diverse teams don’t just improve equity; they drive innovation and business success.

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BCS recruits a competitive edge - Part 2

Egli Kaja, Project Manager, BCS, describes his journey from professional footballer to data centre project management, as part of BCS’s Athlete Career Transition Programme, designed to address the data centre industry’s skills shortage by helping ex-professional sports people to find a new career in the digital infrastructure sector.

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BCS recruits a competitive edge

Chris Coward, Director of Project Management and Anna Rantala, Marketing Manager – both at BCS - talk through the company’s recently launched Athlete Career Transition Programme, designed to address the data centre industry’s skills shortage by helping ex-professional sports people to find a new career in the digital infrastructure sector. Chris runs the programme and Anna is one of its several success stories to date, bringing many transferable skills to BCS.

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News

Launches new transfer switch capabilities to keep critical equipment and operations up and running in the event of power outages.
The Data Centre Energy Storage Market is set to grow from its current market value of more than $2 Billion to over $4.3 Billion by 2034; as reported in the latest study by Global Market Insights, Inc.
New research from Ventrica shows that UK companies can’t afford to replace humans with AI in customer service enquiries, with an emotive experience unlocking repeat purchasing and more revenue.
Unveiled at the RSAC™ Conference, the 2025 LevelBlue Futures Report finds only 29% of executives are prepared for AI-powered threats, despite nearly half believing they will happen.

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