Data Centre Magazine June 2023 | Page 139

TOP 10

ATCH IN THE DATA CENTRE

INDUSTRY

Even though the data centre industry is enjoying a period of extensive ( largely unprecedented ) success , the future of the sector is by no means secure .

Many of the challenges that it faces are shared by industries across the world climate change , sustainability , supply chain obstacles , and energy prices .
But , undoubtedly , one of the single biggest threats to the sector is simply the challenge of attracting new talent . The combination of the talent shortage and the widening digital skills gap are , at surface level , simple obstacles . But , recent years have proven that , without immediate action , the situation could prove critical .
Thankfully , we are beginning to see the first signs of resolution : DEI initiatives and greater STEM training programmes are attracting the next generation of data centre talent .
So , we wanted to use this issue ’ s Top 10 to feature some of the exceptional young talent in our industry , set to be amongst our next wave of data centre leaders .
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