Breaking Glass
Noelle Walsh, Corporate VP for Microsoft, joined Nancy Novak, Chief Innovation Officer for Compass Datacenters, to discuss how gender equality is progressing in the data center industry. Walsh stated, “I think unconscious bias plays a role. I believe we are past the days of overt discrimination. But now it’s the microaggressions, the unconscious biases, and…
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Breaking Glass: IM Women Group Aims to Progress Gender Equity Through Education Campaign
The pandemic has disproportionately affected women in the workplace. Activists nationwide are concerned for the progress that’s been made once statistics were released, showing that 2.4M women dropped out of the workforce within the first year of the pandemic totaling $800 billion of lost income. Additionally, 38% of women surveyed in the tech industry said…
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Data Centers Are Emerging as Key Players in Grid Stability
As energy systems face increasing strain from rising demand and the transition to renewables, flexibility is becoming the new gold standard for grid reliability. Surprisingly, data centers—once seen solely as power-hungry infrastructure—are stepping up to meet the challenge. With the ability to rapidly reduce consumption or activate standby power during price spikes or grid emergencies,…
The Power of Embracing Change in Small-Town America
As innovation spreads beyond urban centers, small towns are increasingly finding themselves at the forefront of economic transformation. Whether it’s a tech company setting up shop or a new industry planting roots, these shifts present a rare chance for rural communities to redefine their futures. But opportunity alone isn’t enough—it takes local leadership, a collaborative…
Embracing the Cold: A Smarter Path for Sustainable Data Centers
As the digital economy accelerates, so does the need for sustainable infrastructure to support it. Data centers, the engines behind our connected world, consume enormous amounts of energy—especially for cooling. Traditional methods rely heavily on electricity and water, straining both the environment and the bottom line. But companies like Applied Digital are reimagining what’s possible…
Applied Digital Ellendale AI Data Center: February 2025 Update
As AI and high-performance computing (HPC) continue to push technological boundaries, the demand for powerful, efficient infrastructure is more critical than ever. In February 2025, Applied Digital’s Ellendale AI Data Center marked significant progress in meeting that demand. The team announced that ELN02 has officially powered on its first lineup, a major step toward full-scale…