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Data Center World Opens Call for Speaking Proposals for Data Center World 2024 and Data Center BUILD 2024

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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Data Center World , the leading global conference for data center facilities and IT professionals, opens the call for speaking proposals for Data Center World 2024 and Data Center BUILD 2024.

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  • Data Center World , the leading global conference for data center facilities and IT professionals, opens the call for speaking proposals for Data Center World 2024 and Data Center BUILD 2024.
  • Data Center World will take place April 15-18, 2024, and Data Center BUILD, a two-day summit, takes place April 17-18, 2024, in Washington, D.C. Data Center World is AFCOM’s annual gathering of IT and data center professionals.
  • We are looking for dynamic speakers that can deliver new, unique, and engaging industry topics related to data center IT infrastructure and mission-critical facilities,” said Tara Gibb, Senior Director, Data Center World.
  • The Data Center World and AFCOM’s Content Advisory Board include:
    Bill Kleyman, Data Center & Technology Executive, Neu.ro Board Member
    Hector Diaz, Director, Enterprise Data Center & Strategy, Johnson & Johnson
    Gibb added, “Our Advisory Board members are vital to our success and help us deliver best-in-class industry insights.

Support for Global ICT Industry Continues with BICSI South Pacific Affiliate Renewal

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Support for the expansion of the information technology and telecommunications services industry in the South Pacific region continues with BICSI's affiliate renewal with BICSI South Pacific , effective 1 July 2023.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Support for the expansion of the information technology and telecommunications services industry in the South Pacific region continues with BICSI's affiliate renewal with BICSI South Pacific , effective 1 July 2023.
  • BICSI , a global professional association supporting the advancement of the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) profession, has renewed its agreement with affiliate BICSI South Pacific, located in South Melbourne, Australia.
  • BICSI South Pacific is part of an expanding global ICT community along with BICSI Japan and the newest affiliate, BICSI India .
  • BICSI South Pacific will hold its first ICT Infrastructure and Data Centre Super Show – the BICSI South Pacific & AFCOM Brisbane 2023 Australian Conference – from 17-19 October at the Sofitel Brisbane Central in Brisbane, Australia.

Vantage Data Centers Publishes Second Annual ESG Report Emphasizing Global Commitment to Sustainability, Equity and Safety

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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Vantage Data Centers, a leading global provider of hyperscale data center campuses, today released its second annual Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report showcasing the company’s dedication to meet its high standards for environmental stewardship, social responsibility and ethical governance.

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  • Vantage Data Centers, a leading global provider of hyperscale data center campuses, today released its second annual Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report showcasing the company’s dedication to meet its high standards for environmental stewardship, social responsibility and ethical governance.
  • “In 2022, Vantage continued to build on its unprecedented global growth, all while remaining committed to our sustainability, inclusivity and safety goals,” said Chris Yetman, chief operating officer at Vantage Data Centers.
  • The results of this assessment provided Vantage with the foundation that shaped the goals outlined in the ESG report.
  • Highlights of Vantage’s 2022 ESG report include:
    A holistic approach to sustainability: Tackling global environmental and resource challenges while maintaining growth is a complex task.

Carrie Goetz Wins 2023 Data Center World Lifetime Achievement Award

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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Carrie Goetz , Principal/CTO of StrategITcom and Amazon best-selling author of Jumpstart Your Career in Data Centers Featuring Careers for Women, Trades, and Vets in Tech and Data Centers , announces today that she has been awarded the Lifetime Achievement award presented by AFCOM at Data Center World 2023.

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  • Carrie Goetz , Principal/CTO of StrategITcom and Amazon best-selling author of Jumpstart Your Career in Data Centers Featuring Careers for Women, Trades, and Vets in Tech and Data Centers , announces today that she has been awarded the Lifetime Achievement award presented by AFCOM at Data Center World 2023.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230524005123/en/
    Carrie Goetz receives the Data Center World Lifetime Achievement Award presented by Jane Hsieh, Sr. Director of Sales for Aligned Data Centers (Photo: Business Wire)
    The Data Center World Lifetime Achievement award honors a leader that has made significant contributions to the industry — demonstrating mentorship, dedication to sustainability, and promotion of innovative technologies and processes in the data center.
  • Carrie has received this inaugural award for her years of important work within the digital infrastructure industry, with her global experience spanning over 40 years.
  • "I am deeply honored to be bestowed with the inaugural AFCOM Data Center World Lifetime Achievement Award.

Data Center World 2023 Explored the Future of the Data Center Industry with Data Center Facilities and IT Infrastructure Professionals

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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Data Center World , the leading global conference for data center facilities and IT professionals, brought 2,000 attendees and over 200 exhibitors to the Austin Convention Center to explore the future of the industry.

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  • Data Center World , the leading global conference for data center facilities and IT professionals, brought 2,000 attendees and over 200 exhibitors to the Austin Convention Center to explore the future of the industry.
  • Data Center World is AFCOM’s annual gathering of IT and data center professionals.
  • “This past week, we gathered data center professionals, technology business leaders and innovators to discuss the future of our fast-growing industry and revealed results from our just released data center research report.
  • To support the growing need for data, data center professionals are turning to all-flash storage to properly manage data requirements.

Chatsworth Products to Exhibit Integrated Cabinet Solution for Direct-on-Chip Dielectric Liquid Cooling at Data Center World 2023

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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SIMI VALLEY, Calif., May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chatsworth Products (CPI), a leading, global manufacturer of products and solutions that power and protect its customers' ever-growing investment in information and communications technology (ICT), will attend and exhibit a full array of data center infrastructure solutions at the AFCOM 2023 Data Center World Conference in Austin, TX, May 8-11, 2023.

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  • Among the products on display in CPI booth 805 will be the company's flagship data center cabinet solution, the ZetaFrame™ Cabinet System, specially outfitted with a dielectric liquid cooling solution from ZutaCore®, whose HyperCool® solution uses a two-phase, waterless, direct-on-chip method of removing heat away from the processors.
  • As workloads cause the processors to heat, the dielectric liquid absorbs the heat causing the liquid to boil and vaporize.
  • Across the data center industry, such advancements are poised to help usher in a more sustainable, environmentally-friendly and carbon neutral technology infrastructure.
  • "We're excited to share this new technology capability with Data Center World attendees," says CPI's Director of Product Management and Hyperscale Business Development, Todd Schneider.

Data Center Trailblazers to Keynote Data Center World 2023

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
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Data Center World , the leading global conference for data center facilities and IT professionals, today announces three keynote addresses.

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  • Data Center World , the leading global conference for data center facilities and IT professionals, today announces three keynote addresses.
  • Data Center World is AFCOM’s annual global gathering and will take place May 8-11, 2023, in Austin, TX.
  • “Data Center World provides world-class education as well as the opportunity to explore the technologies data center professionals need to make business decisions in the rapidly evolving data center landscape.”
    The Conference Program provides technology professionals with unparalleled education to stay at the forefront of the highly complex data center industry.
  • Data Center World will offer unlimited networking opportunities targeted at data center professionals.

AFCOM Potomac Chapter Kicks Off 6th Annual Internship Program Held At Northern Virginia Community College

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Thursday, February 16, 2023
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STERLING, Va., Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The 2023 AFCOM Potomac Chapter 6th annual internship kick off was held on Monday, February 13 at Northern Virginia Community College, (NVCC) Loudoun Campus. The AFCOM internship program is a bridge between academia and industry.

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  • STERLING, Va., Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The 2023 AFCOM Potomac Chapter 6th annual internship kick off was held on Monday, February 13 at Northern Virginia Community College, (NVCC) Loudoun Campus.
  • This program is made possible each year by generous sponsors in the industry as well as the support of NVCC.
  • "The program has become the standard on how to run a data center internship program and has received numerous inquiries on how best to replicate it.
  • I am thrilled that our program continues to grow and expand, and we couldn't do this without the support of both our sponsors and Northern Virginia Community College.

Data Center World Unveils 2023 Conference Program, Designed to Assist Data Center Facilities and IT Infrastructure Professionals on How to Plan, Manage and Optimize Data Centers

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
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Data Center World , the leading global conference for data center facilities and IT professionals, today unveils the 2023 Conference Program.

Key Points: 
  • Data Center World , the leading global conference for data center facilities and IT professionals, today unveils the 2023 Conference Program.
  • Data Center World will help facilities and IT infrastructure professionals stay ahead of the curve, and manage people, processes, and technologies in new and innovative ways.
  • Data Center World is the global conference for data center facilities and IT professionals.
  • Designed to help data center and IT infrastructure professionals with challenging issues, Data Center World presents top quality knowledge without bias towards a specific vendor product or service.

Director of Channel Sales, East, Brian Baker of RapidScale, a Cox Business company, is Appointed to the Board of Directors for NC TECH Association

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Monday, April 25, 2022
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RALEIGH, N.C., April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- RapidScale, a Cox Business company, announces that Director of Channel Sales, East Brian Baker, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the NC TECH Association. He plays an instrumental role in reviewing the organization's progress and helps make decisions that affect the Association's objectives. Baker will continue to support the organization's mission to uplift its members in the technology industry through education, brand development, network growth, and more.

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  • RALEIGH, N.C., April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- RapidScale, a Cox Business company, announces that Director of Channel Sales, East Brian Baker, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the NC TECH Association .
  • "Brian has been affiliated with NC TECH for many years serving in various volunteer leadership roles, providing guidance and support to one of the nation's premier state/regional tech associations," said Brooks Raiford, CEO of NC TECH.
  • To recognize his business achievements and community involvement, Triangle Business Journal granted him the prestigious "40 Under 40" Award in 2010.
  • "I am proud to have been selected to serve on the Board of Directors for NC TECH.