NOVEMBER 2024
Welcome to the LIT (Ladies in Tech) newsletter! As we grow and evolve, we're excited to bring you even more inspiring stories, valuable insights, and opportunities to connect with like-minded women in the tech, mission critical and data center industry. Join us as we continue to light the way forward together!
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Career Corner
- MCFI Delivers 20 Microgrids to Power OTZ Telecom in Remote Alaska, Enhancing Connectivity
- Equinix Forms $15 Billion Joint Venture to Expand Hyperscale Data Centers, Supporting AI and Cloud Growth
- Mission Critical Group's JTS Acquires SST, Strengthening Data Center Production Capabilities
- DataBank Announces 480MW Data Center Campus in South Dallas
- NVIDIA and Investors Commit $160 Million to Accelerate Applied Digital's Growth
- T5 Expands Atlanta Presence with New 300 MW Data Center Campus
- Blue Owl, CTP and PowerHouse Data Centers Announce $5 Billion Data Center Mega-Deal
News
As we move into 2025, several key trends are shaping the future of data centers. We’d love to hear your thoughts! Which of the following trends do you think will have the biggest impact on the data center industry in 2025?
🖥️ The Growth of Edge Computing
Reducing latency and processing data closer to the source for real-time applications like IoT, AI and VR.
🌱 Sustainability & Green Data Centers
The shift to renewable energy, carbon-neutral facilities and energy-efficient cooling systems.
🤖 AI and Automation in Operations
AI-driven tools for predictive maintenance, energy optimization and autonomous workload management.
💧 Liquid Cooling for High-Density Workloads
Meeting the demands of AI, HPC and machine learning with more efficient thermal management solutions.
🏢 Expansion of Hyperscale Data Centers
The continued growth of massive hyperscale facilities to support cloud services and global connectivity.
Data Center Trends for 2025
We are thrilled to introduce Emily Sullivan, PSP®, Business Development Director at CBRE, as this month's LIT Spotlight. Emily has carved out an impressive career in the data center and mission-critical space, combining her passion for innovation with a deep commitment to fostering connections.
In this Q&A, she shares her journey, the trends she's excited about, and valuable insights for women looking to make their mark in the industry.
LIT Spotlight: Emily Sullivan
Several new liquid cooling technologies are on the market, and even more manufacturers. This technology term deals with these cooling methods: D2C or direct-to-chip is one, and immersion is the other. We are going to discuss both. Both are considered closely coupled cooling methods that use liquid piped and moved via a CDU or coolant distribution unit (liquid mover). Now, let’s explain the jargon.
Technology Terms: Liquid Cooling
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