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Labor Force Demands for the Digital Age

The rise of AI is correlated with energy demand, but there are also impacts on the workforce.

In this white paper, data center expert and author Carrie Goetz introduces the standards, legislative actions, and technology that will shape data center labor in the coming years.

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Choosing Strategic and Compliant Backup Power for Data Centres in the EU

Navigating Europe's Data Centre Boom

Take a five-part journey into Europe's surging data centre industry with tour guide Gerrit Barnard. C&D's Director of EMEA Sales analyzes the forces and regulations shaping the AI-driven growth and its effects on sustainability, energy, the market, and the supply chain.

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Take a deep dive into 5G telecom technology with C&D

5-part series by telecom expert Magnus Bjelkefelt

01 | Introduction to 5G and Its Transformative Potential

Review the history of telecommunications from 1G to 5G. 5G is changing industries, infrastructure, and connectivity with faster speeds and reduced latency.

02 | Infrastructure Evolution: Preparing for 5G Deployment

Examine 5G network infrastructure, including site architectures, cloud-native principles, and the implications for energy consumption and backup systems.

03 | The Data Center's Role in Enabling 5G Technology

See how 5G technology, AI, hyperscale and edge computing, and colocation services are transforming data center infrastructure globally.

04 | Ensuring Reliability in a Demanding World

This paper examines the evolving role of battery backup in 5G networks. Explore regulatory and ESG imperatives, and compare backup battery technologies.

05 | Sustainable Standby Power Solutions for Telecom

Explore the exponential complexities driven by 5G deployment, AI adoption, edge computing, and expectations of continuous, low-latency digital experiences.

The Evolving Data Center Landscape

In her latest white paper, StrategITcom Principal/CTO Carrie Goetz shares expert insights on power supply, AI, and the future of mission-critical infrastructure.

Learn how successful data centers will meet energy challenges in 2026 with innovative power management—from procurement to storage and throughout operations.

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Comparing Different Types Of UPS Batteries

As demand soars, backup power for data centers becomes increasingly mission-critical. Whether you're designing, building, or managing an existing data center, there are choices to be made and questions to answer.

A new white paper developed by C&D and Riello UPS examines cooling costs, maintenance requirements, environmental conditions, and budget to guide data centers in selecting an uninterruptible power supply solution.

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5 Decision Factors: Choosing your Data Center Battery Bank

StrategITcom Principal/CTO Carrie Goetz identifies 5 factors to consider when designing data centers with effective, sustainable, and future-proof battery backup systems. In this white paper, she explains what to look for when configuring a battery room or an entire data center—and exactly why it matters.

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