Data Centre Review is launching a new monthly column series, dubbed On the Record, which will feature regular commentary from named contributors across the data centre industry.
The new series is designed to provide a spotlight to select voices to share perspectives on the issues shaping the sector, from resilience and energy regulation to skills and emerging technologies.
Data Centre Review has always been a town hall – a place where diverse opinions are allowed to shine, and that will continue. However, unlike one-off guest comment pieces, On the Record is structured as a recurring series, with contributors publishing on Data Centre Review each and every month. That gives our readers a consistent set of industry viewpoints to follow over time.
What to expect from On the Record
Each On the Record column will offer a direct, accountable viewpoint from a recognised organisation or specialist contributor. Topics will span the challenges and opportunities facing data centres today, including:
- Design, build and operations best practice
- Emerging trends and technology impacts
- Energy, sustainability and regulation
- Infrastructure and resilience
- Skills, talent and leadership
We’re launching the series with two initial contributors:
On the Record with the Data Centre Alliance – This column will bring an industry-wide perspective on standards, priorities and the big conversations influencing the sector.
On the Record with Critical Careers – This column will focus on careers and representation in the industry, with an emphasis on women entering data centres and the barriers that still exist
The first On The Record with the Data Centre Alliance is now live, exploring the topic of water scarcity and whether the UK’s data centre industry can do more when it comes to reducing its water usage. You can read that here.
Additional contributors are expected to be added over time, expanding the range of organisations and topics represented within the series.
