Knowledge is Power! Current Data Center News, Events and Blogs
Want to get into the booming data center industry – but don’t know where to start? Whether you’re coming from the trades, the military, or just looking for a career that pays well and actually grows, this guide will show you exactly what it takes to break in. Why Consider a Career in the Data
What’s powering the AI revolution? It’s not just algorithms — it’s infrastructure. And the companies building it are in a talent war unlike anything we’ve seen before. From ChatGPT to autonomous vehicles, AI has entered the mainstream — and it’s driving demand for computer, cooling, and electrical power at unprecedented levels. But here’s what most
Tired of chasing jobs that are in dead end industries and lead to nowhere? Wondering how to break into one of the most stable, high-paying industries without a technical degree? Or maybe you’ve already got the skills — but you’re not sure how to get in front of the right hiring manager? You’re not alone.
💥 The Future of AI Is Being Built Now Massive AI-powered data centers are breaking ground in Texas and beyond.If you’ve been waiting for the next big thing in tech infrastructure, this is it. The Stargate Project isn’t just another job opportunity—it’s the biggest tech buildout of the decade. 🚀 What Is the Stargate Project?
Pkaza was thrilled to sponsor the 7×24 Exchange Washington DC Chapter’s Annual Golf Tournament, held at Golf Club at Lansdowne located in the heart of the data center capital. The event, which took place last Monday and brought together professionals from across the mission-critical and data center industry for a fantastic day of networking, fun,
Originally Posted Here: https://www.datacenterfrontier.com/sponsored/article/55056873/pkaza-the-shifting-strategy-of-the-critical-facilities-industry-in-2024 As Q2 comes to an end, Peter Kazella and Pkaza take a look back at previous years hiring, tech trends, and what we foresee for the remaining 2024. We’ve seen that some companies that were once extremely successful have suddenly stalled, while others are experiencing rapid growth. What sets them apart?
The Data Center Frontier Show
The Certified Mission Critical Operator program was created to meet the growing need for qualified operators to maintain today’s complex data centers. Experienced Mission Critical Operators from major corporations created the blueprint via a grant from the US Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. For excellence in operating a Mission Critical data center, you can count on a Certified Mission Critical Operator (CMCO).
DCPRO is a wholly owned subsidiary of DatacenterDynamics, the industry's most influential media and events brand. DC Professional Ltd. was formed in 2011 to service the professional development needs of the rapidly evolving mission critical IT infrastructure industry. They have provided classroom training to more than 12,000 students around the world - in many languages - through its network of expert instructors, and has delivered more than 15,000 modules of online training.
Uptime Institute aligns their data center education and training programs along three tracks, focused on data center design, management and operations. Uptime Institute teaches courses in over 30 cities worldwide, providing you a convenient opportunity to join an alumni network of over 3000 graduates around the world and take your data center education to the next level. Uptime Institute has earned CPD Accreditation through The CPD Standards Office. Taking Uptime Institute Accredited Training Courses qualifies as continuing education credits.
The Marist College Institute for Data Center Professionals (IDCP) was founded in 2004 with support and funding from the National Science Foundation. In partnership with professional, industry and governmental organizations, the IDCP has been providing individuals and corporate teams with skills-based education and credentialing supporting the data center and enterprise computing environments of the future.
7×24 Fall Conference / The Intersection of AI & Traditional Data Centers
When: 10/25/2026-10/28/2026
Where: JW Marriott San Antonio, 23808 Resort Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78261
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infra/STRUCTURE 2026 presented by Structure Research
When: 10/6/2026-10/8/2026
Where: Wynn Las Vegas, 3131 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109
YOTTA 2026
When: 9/28/2026-9/30/2026
Where: Caesars Forum – 3911 S Koval Ln, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Datacloud USA x Metro Connect Fall 2025 Agenda
When: 9/2/2026-9/3/2026
Where: Austin Marriott Downtown 304 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701
Data Center Frontier Trends Summit
When: August 4, 2026, 7:30 AM – August 6, 2026, 3:00 PM
Where: Hyatt Regency Reston – 1800 Presidents St, Reston, VA 20190
Data Center Frontier Trends Summit
When: 7:30 AM 8/4/2026 – 3:00 PM 8/6/2026
Where: 1800 Presidents St, Reston, VA 20190 – Hyatt Regency Reston
7×24 Carolinas 2026 Summer Meeting
When: July 30, 2026 – July 31, 2026
Where: Hotel Ballast – 301 N. Water Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
7×24 Exchange Carolinas Summer Meeting
When: 7/30/2026-7/31/2026
Where: Hotel Ballast – 301 N. Water Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
7×24 Carolinas 2026 Spring Conference – Save the Date (Future Proofing the AI Data Center)
When: June 7, 2026 – June 10, 2026
Where: JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes; 4040 Central Florida Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32837
Data Center Investment Conference And Expo (DICE): National
When: 5/12/2026-5/14/2026
Where: Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, 5701 Marinelli Rd, Rockville, MD 20852
AFCOM Potomac Spring Golf Tournament
When: Friday, May 8, 2026 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Where: Stoneleigh Golf & Country Club; 35271 Prestwick Ct, Round Hill, VA 20141
>7×24 Exchange Ohio Chapter | Golf Outing
When: 5/4/2026 12:00 PM-5:00 PM
Where: The Lakes Golf & Country Club, 6740 Worthington Rd, Westerville, OH 43082
7×24 Carolinas Golf Tournament – Save the Date
When: 4/27/2026
Where: Cabarrus Country Club
Advancing Data Center Construction Mid-Atlantic 2026
When: 4/27/2026 – 4/29/2026 From: 9:00 AM – To: 3:00 PM
Where: Hotel AKA Alexandria; 625 First St, Alexandria; VA 22314
Data Center Investment Conference & Expo (DICE) Southwest
When: Thursday, April 2, 2026 7:30 AM-5:00 PM
Where: Marriott Phoenix Chandler; 1600 South Price Rd; Chandler, AZ 85256
DCD Connect New York 2026
When: 3/23/2026-3/24/2026 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Where: Marriott Marquis Times Square 1535 Broadway New York, NY
National Data Center Investment Conference & Expo (DICE) Power Capacity, Energy & Sustainability
When: 3/18/2026 7:30 AM CST
Where: To Be Hosted in Dallas, TX
AFCOM Arizona 5th Annual Shamrock Shotgun Golf Outing
When: Monday, March 16, 2026 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Where: Arizona Biltmore Golf Club – 2400 E. Biltmore Estates Drive; Phoenix, Arizona 85016
7×24 Carolinas 2026 Winter Meeting
When: 3/16/2026-3/17/2026
Where: Hyatt Regency – 220 N Main St., Greenville, SC 29601
AFCOM Arizona 5th Annual Shamrock Shotgun Golf Outing
When: 3/16/2026 From: 8:00 AM To: 4:00 PM
Where: Arizona Biltmore Golf Club, 2400 E. Biltmore Estates Drive, Phoenix, Arizona 85016
7×24 Exchange Ohio – Top Golf
When: Thursday, March 12, 2026 12:00 PM-4:00 PM
Where: Topgolf Columbus – 2000 Ikea Way, Columbus, OH 43240
Data Center Investment Conference & Expo (DICE) Southeast
When: 3/4/2026 7:30 AM-4:45 PM
Where: Atlanta Marriott Marquis 295 Peachtree Center Avenue Atlanta, GA 30303
7×24 Exchange Ohio – The Goat Happy Hour Event
When: Thursday, February 26, 2026 3:00 PM-6:00 PM
Where: 7148 Town Market Ln, New Albany, OH 43054
AFCOM NYC/NJ Casino Night 2026
When: 2/19/2026 From: 6:00 PM To: 10:00 PM
Where: Eagle Oaks Golf & Country Club: 20 Shore Oaks drive, Farmingdale, NJ 07727
National DICE Construction, Design & Development – East
When: 2/18/2026 7:30 AM
Where: Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center 5701 Marinelli Rd Rockville, MD 20852
AFCOM Arizona Data Center Career Day
When: 2/13/2026 From: 8:30 AM – To: 2:00 PM
Where: Estrella Mountain Community College, 3000 N Dysart Road, Avondale, Arizona 85392
AFCOM Arizona Tuscon Happy Hour + Golf
When: 2/12/2026 4:30 PM-6:30 PM
Where: Top Golf Tucson, 4050 W Costco Drive, Tucson, Arizona 85741
AFCOM North Carolina Chapter Winter Meeting
When: Wednesday, February 11, 2026 9:30 AM-2:00 PM
Where: Topgolf Durham – 4901 Topgolf Way, Durham, NC 27703
iMason’s 5th Data Center Design, Engineering & Construction
When: 2/10/2026 – 2/11/2026
Where: The Highland Dallas, 5300 E Mockingbird Ln, Dallas, TX 75206
PTC ’26
When: 1/18/2026 8:00 AM to 1/21/2026 2:00 PM
Where: Hilton Hawaiian Village® Waikiki Beach Resort 2005 Kalia Road Honolulu, HI 96815
