Commentary

Google introduced its quantum Willow chip in December 2024

Data Center Chips

Google’s Willow Chip: Quantum Leap or Quantum Hype?Google’s Willow Chip: Quantum Leap or Quantum Hype?

Google’s Willow chip achieves a major milestone in quantum error correction – but how close are we to practical quantum computing?

byForrester Blog Network

Dec 25, 2024

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4 Min Read

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Data Sovereignty: Where Is Your Data Held and Who Has the Right to Access It?Data Sovereignty: Where Is Your Data Held and Who Has the Right to Access It?

byIain Wham, Industry Perspectives

Dec 17, 2024

4 Min Read

Ensuring maximum uptime through unified security systems and streamlined operations

Unify Your Security Solutions to Improve Uptime and Efficiency Unify Your Security Solutions to Improve Uptime and Efficiency

Dec 16, 2024

3 Min Read

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2025 Cloud Predictions: Legacy Cracks, AI Growth, and an Edge Boom 2025 Cloud Predictions: Legacy Cracks, AI Growth, and an Edge Boom

byAri Weil, Industry Perspectives

Dec 11, 2024

4 Min Read

Blue Data Recovery Screen Showing 25% Recovered

Business Recovery: The Forgotten IT Metric Business Recovery: The Forgotten IT Metric

byStefan Voss, Industry Perspectives

Dec 10, 2024

5 Min Read

Data centers are navigating decarbonization and renewable integration to balance energy demands with sustainability goals

Energy & Power Supply

Data Center Energy Demand and Decarbonization: Pathways to Sustainability Data Center Energy Demand and Decarbonization: Pathways to Sustainability

byDavid Wilson, Industry Perspectives

Dec 9, 2024

5 Min Read

Data center free cooling system diagram

Free Cooling for Data Centers: Strategies and Advantages

Free Cooling for Data Centers: Strategies and Advantages

byChristopher Tozzi, Technology Analyst

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How Active Archives Address AI’s Growing Energy and Storage Demands

How Active Archives Address AI’s Growing Energy and Storage Demands

byRich Gadomski, Industry Perspectives

A Note From the Editor-in-Chief

A Note From the Editor-in-Chief

byWendy Schuchart

Digital network of connected online cloud storage.

Edge Data Centers

The Role of Edge-to-Cloud Infrastructure in Shaping Digital Transformation

The Role of Edge-to-Cloud Infrastructure in Shaping Digital Transformation

byMichael Skurla, Industry Perspectives

Data centers can reduce their grid dependence by utilizing behind-the-meter renewable energy systems

Behind-the-Meter Energy: Powering Data Centers for a Sustainable Future

Behind-the-Meter Energy: Powering Data Centers for a Sustainable Future

byTim Foster, Industry Perspectives

The OWASP LLM Top 10 aims to secure large language models

Securing AI: What the OWASP LLM Top 10 Gets Right – and What It Misses

Securing AI: What the OWASP LLM Top 10 Gets Right – and What It Misses

byKlaus Haller, Freelance Contributor

Smart router in a data center

Switches & Routers

Next-Gen Networking: Exploring the Utility of Smart Routers in Data Centers

Next-Gen Networking: Exploring the Utility of Smart Routers in Data Centers

byChristopher Tozzi, Technology Analyst

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Heat Reuse Strategies for Liquid-Cooled Data Centers

Heat Reuse Strategies for Liquid-Cooled Data Centers

byChristopher Tozzi, Technology Analyst

Red, yellow, green, and black shield graphics symbolizing cybersecurity levels and safety margin.

Infrastructure Insight: Resilience is Uptime’s Secret Sauce

Infrastructure Insight: Resilience is Uptime’s Secret Sauce

byBrandon Taylor

Data center financing strategies are evolving

Financing Strategies for Data Center Operations: A Comprehensive Guide

Financing Strategies for Data Center Operations: A Comprehensive Guide

byPatrick Lam, Contributor

diamond semiconductors can meet the increasing demands of data centers and other technology sectors

Data Center Chips

Advancing Diamond Semiconductors for Sustainable, Efficient Data Center Power

Advancing Diamond Semiconductors for Sustainable, Efficient Data Center Power

byAdam Khan, Industry Perspectives

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Energy & Power Supply

Geothermal Power in Data Centers: Benefits, Drawbacks, and the Road Ahead

Geothermal Power in Data Centers: Benefits, Drawbacks, and the Road Ahead

byChristopher Tozzi, Technology Analyst

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Data Center Infrastructure Management

Key Lessons for Going Hybrid with Your Digital Infrastructure

Key Lessons for Going Hybrid with Your Digital Infrastructure

byIsaac Douglas, Industry Perspectives

E-Tube cables are a novel interconnect solution engineered to meet the demanding performance needs of AI data centers.

Why E-Tube Cables Offer a Promising Alternative to Copper and Optical Interconnects

Why E-Tube Cables Offer a Promising Alternative to Copper and Optical Interconnects

byDavid Kuo, Industry Perspectives

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How a Second Trump Presidency Could Shape the Data Center Industry

How a Second Trump Presidency Could Shape the Data Center Industry

byNathan Eddy, Contributor

The US Army marches in the New York City Veterans Day Parade in November 2023

Data Center Career Development

How Veterans Are Helping Solve the Data Center Talent Shortage

How Veterans Are Helping Solve the Data Center Talent Shortage

byBrian Green, Industry Perspectives

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Operations & Management

Embracing AIOps: Transforming IT Operations in the Digital Age

Embracing AIOps: Transforming IT Operations in the Digital Age

byForrester Blog Network

Flames ignite the computer processors on the motherboard and smoke

AI Data Centers

Assessing AI's Impact on Data Center Heating and Cooling Needs

Assessing AI's Impact on Data Center Heating and Cooling Needs

byChristopher Tozzi, Technology Analyst

AI Drives Major Gains for Big 3 Cloud Giants Amazon, Microsoft, Google

AI Drives Major Gains for Big 3 Cloud Giants Amazon, Microsoft, Google

bySean Michael Kerner, Contributor

Commercial property for sale and to let in a business park in Nottinghamshire, England, UK

Maximizing Your Data Center’s Market Appeal: Strategies for a Successful Sale

Maximizing Your Data Center’s Market Appeal: Strategies for a Successful Sale

byLucia Barbato, Industry Perspectives

Lewek Connector, one of the world’s largest and subsea cable installation vessels

Fragile Connections: Why Subsea Cables are the Weak Link in Global Infrastructure

Fragile Connections: Why Subsea Cables are the Weak Link in Global Infrastructure

byGraeme Burton, Contributor

Data center liquid cooling can boost efficiency while supporting high-performance computing demands

Liquid Cooling: The Sustainable Solution Driving Efficiency in Data Centers

Liquid Cooling: The Sustainable Solution Driving Efficiency in Data Centers

byAashi Mishra, Industry Perspectives

Insecure data center network device

How Insecure Network Devices Can Expose Data Centers to Attack

How Insecure Network Devices Can Expose Data Centers to Attack

byChristopher Tozzi, Technology Analyst

An AWS data center in Ashburn, Virginia

Energy & Power Supply

Could AI Power Demand Turn Out to Be Good for the Climate?

Could AI Power Demand Turn Out to Be Good for the Climate?

byJosh Saul, Bloomberg News

Evolving Ransomware Threats: Why Offline Storage is Essential for Modern Data Protection

Evolving Ransomware Threats: Why Offline Storage is Essential for Modern Data Protection

Evolving Ransomware Threats: Why Offline Storage is Essential for Modern Data Protection

byRachel Foster, Senior Marketing Manager

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Training & Certifications

Top Sustainability Certifications to Advance Your Data Center Career

Top Sustainability Certifications to Advance Your Data Center Career

byChristopher Tozzi, Technology Analyst

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Energy & Power Supply

A Utility Promised To Stop Burning Coal. Then Google and Meta Came to Town.

A Utility Promised To Stop Burning Coal. Then Google and Meta Came to Town.

byThe Washington Post

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Data Center Site Selection

Concerned with Data Center Sustainability and Power? Look North

Concerned with Data Center Sustainability and Power? Look North

byAndreas Myr, CEO, AQ Compute

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Physical Security

Dust Bunnies on the Attack: Data Center Maintenance Issues Pose Security Threats

Dust Bunnies on the Attack: Data Center Maintenance Issues Pose Security Threats

byPam Baker, InformationWeek

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