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.
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
2025 7×24 Metro New York Annual Holiday Party
When: 12/4/2025 From: 6:00 PM To: 10:00 PM
Where: 10 Columbus Circle, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10019
2025 AFCOM Potomac Holiday Party
When: 12/4/2025 From: 5:00 PM To: 8:00 PM
Where: 1757 Golf Club – 45120 Waxpool Rd, Dulles, Virginia 20166
iMasons Power Accord Q4 Advisory Council Meeting
When: 11/5/2025 From: 12:30 PM To: 9:00 PM
Where: Udvar-Hazy Air and Space Museum, Chantilly, VA
DCD> Connect | Virginia 2025
When: 11/3/2025-11/4/2025 From: 8:00 AM To: 5:30 PM
Where: Landsdowne Resort and Spa: 44050 Woodridge Pkwy, Leesburg, VA 20176
National DICE Connectivity, Edge and Telecom: Powering Tomorrow’s Digital Ecosystem: Telecom, AI‑Driven Networks And Edge Innovation
When: Wednesday October 29 2025 From: 7:30 AM To: 11:30 AM
Where: The Hyatt Regency Reston, Regency Ballroom – 1800 Presidents St, Reston, VA 20190
AFCOM NC Chapter Fall Meeting
When: 10/27/2025 From: 10:00 AM To: 2:00 PM
Where: The O. Henry Hotel: 624 Green Valley Rd, Greensboro, NC 27408
Annual Fall 7×24 Exchange Central Virginia Chapter Golf Outing!
When: 10/20/2025 From: 11:00 AM To: Approx. 5:00 PM
Where: Golden Horseshoe Golf Club – 401 S England St Williamsburg, VA 23185
7×24 Exchange Fall 2025 Conference
When: 10/19/2025 – 10/22/2025 From: To:
Where: JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country San Antonio, TX
AFCOM Arizona Chapter October 2025 Lunch and Learn
When: 10/16/2025 From: 11:00 AM To: 1:00 PM
Where: PhoenixNAP: 3402 E University Dr, Phoenix, Arizona 85034
infra/STRUCTURE 2025 presented by Structure Research
When: 10/15/2025 – 10/16/2025 From: 8:00 AM To: 4:00 PM
Where: Wynn Las Vegas | Las Vegas, Nevada 3131 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109
National Data Center Construction, Design And Development – Central (Dallas)
When: Tuesday October 7 2025 From: 9:00 AM To: 4:30 PM
Where: Dallas, TX
7×24 Exchange Northeast Regional Conference
When: 10/6/2025-10/7/2025 From: 6:00 PM To: 5:00 PM
Where: Borgata Hotel & Casino, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, NJ
National DICE Data Center Management, Operations and Cooling – West
When: 10/2/2025 From: 7:30 AM To: 11:30 AM
Where: Santa Clara Marriott 2700 Mission College Blvd. Santa Clara, CA 95054
15th Annual 7×24 Carolinas and SERBCA Technical Summit
When: 9/25/2025 From: 9:00 AM To: 6:00 PM
Where: Topgolf Charlotte-University – 9110 Drivers Way Charlotte, NC 28262
Data Center Investment Conference and Expo (DICE): Rockies
When: 8/21/2025 From: 7:30 AM To: 12:30 PM
Where: The Westin Denver Downtown – 1672 Lawrence Street, Denver, CO 80202
7×24 Carolinas 2025 Summer Meeting
When: 8/14/2025 – 8/15/2025 From: To:
Where: Washington Duke Inn – 3001 Cameron Boulevard, Durham, North Carolina 27705
