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More Power! Behind-the-Meter Power Systems for Data Centers

Data center providers are exploring behind-the-meter power systems as digital transformation booms and AI is ravenously adopted. There are several onsite power technologies that can ...

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AI Shifts the Balance of Where to Host Workloads: The 2025 State of the Data Center Report Explains Why

Hybrid IT is a balancing act. On-premises, colocation, cloud providers and hyperscalers all have roles, and IT leaders are increasingly adept at distributing workloads where they ...

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CoreSite’s Qualification Program: Driving Career Opportunities and Operational Excellence

On-the-job training is one of the best ways to learn. However, what if you combine on-the-job training with self-paced online learning, mentoring, standardized testing and final oral ...

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Understanding Data Sovereignty

Welcome to the complex world of data sovereignty – the concept that data is regulated by the laws of the country where it’s generated, stored or processed. And as AI adds volume and ...

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Making Hybrid IT Work: Why Interconnection Belongs on Your Priority List

Interconnection makes hybrid IT work. It provides integration and connectivity for applications and services on-premises, in colocation data centers and public clouds. In this post, I ...

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6 Ways Data Centers Impact Our Lives and Communities

We live in a digital world built on the bedrock of data centers. Every time we check email, text someone, browse a website, use social media, stream music and movies, request a ride, ...

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The IT Skills Gap: Strategies for Success in the Digital Economy

By 2030, the talent shortage and skills gap in the U.S. is expected to amount to $8.5 trillion in attributable unrealized revenue.1 There’s something eye-opening when you discover that ...

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Lauren Greski: A Data Center Success Story on International Data Center Day

International Data Center Day is as much about the people in the industry as the facilities. In this special blog, Lauren Greski shares her inspiring success story.

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Virtual Routers: the Unsung Superheroes of Interconnection

Routers make interconnection happen. And they don’t get as much respect or attention as they deserve – until you need them to keep workstreams and revenue flowing. Then, they’re your ...

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