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?? Rack and Stack Teams Wanted – All Skill Levels Welcome! ?? Think you have what it takes to compete in Data Center World’s Famous Rack and Stack Competition? Now’s your chance! Whether you’re a seasoned data center pro or just want to test your skills, this competition is open to everyone. ?? The Challenge: Teams of two will race against the clock to rack, stack, and cable IT equipment with precision and speed. It’s the ultimate test of technical skills, teamwork, and efficiency! ?? When & Where: ?? Prelims: Tuesday, April 15 | ? 4:15 PM - 5:25 PM | ?? DCW Theatre ?? Finals: Thursday, April 17 | ? 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM | ?? DCW Theatre ?? Prizes: ?? Winning Team: $250 gift card per member ?? Runner-Up Team: $100 gift card per member ?? Sign Up Now – Registration Closes April 4! ?? Register your team today! A Huge Thank You to Our Sponsors! ?? This competition wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of our amazing sponsors: ?? Martin International Enclosures – Server Racks ?? nVent System Protection – In-Rack PDUs ?? ZONIT – Power Cords ?? Revalize Software – Network Cables ?? OceanTech IT Asset Disposition – Servers & Switches ?? Securis – SAN Array Their contributions ensure we have the best equipment for an epic competition! ?? Spectators – You Won’t Want to Miss This! Join us for the most exciting showdown at DCW 2025 and cheer on the teams as they go head-to-head in this fast-paced, high-energy challenge. Tag your teammates, sign up, and get ready to RACK. STACK. WIN. ???? #DCW2025 #RackAndStack #DataCenterWorld

Amazing Celebration of #IntlDataCenterDay @ Estrella Middle School - College Prep! Kelly Greene - Arizona Data Center Alliance #AzDataCenter#AzDataCenter#AzDataCenter did an AMAZING Job Educating & Inspiring our #Future #AzWorkforce! Miss Kelly had the kids compete for the #AzSTEM / #AzDataCenter Scholarship through the #AVID Program (Advancement Via Individual Determination) CONGRATS Kimberly & & Katherine! Frances Inestroza OVERWATCH 7x24 Exchange International 7x24 Exchange Arizona Chapter AFCOM AFCOM Phoenix Chapter Infrastructure Masons ABB Nomad Futurist SciTech Institute Arizona Technology Council QTS Data Centers Nabeel Mahmood Santiago Suinaga Courtney Popp, M.A., PMP McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. Ryan Ferguson, LEED AP

Looking for something to do this summer? Apply today for TRF Camp Build, a FREE day camp for current 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls and boys. Come learn new skills for your future and build with us! Submit your application by March 31st for a chance to join us in McKinney, TX, Commerce, CA, Austin, TX, Charlotte, NC, or Sterling, VA. Applications located here: https://loom.ly/D4bdT78 #mckinneytx #commerceca #austintx #charlottenc #sterlingva #TRFCampBuild #TheRosendinFoundation #ImpactEmpowerInspire #EmpoweringTomorrowsBuilders

Our H2 2024 Data Center Reports are now available! Phoenix remains a top choice for Data Center operators. Reach out to access greater stats on our teams covered markets. Download our North America Data Center Report for Year-end 2024 below. https://lnkd.in/gipcarxJ #phoenixdatacenter #DataCenter #DataCenterTrends #CRE

If you missed our luncheon last week on AI and the Future of Data Center Infrastructure with Rich Miller you can view it below! Thank you again to all who attended, see you at Top Golf on May 7th! https://shorturl.at/OOFOd #AI #DataCenter #7x24Exchange #PhoenixDC

Middle schoolers are prepping for International Data Center Day this Wednesday! We have discussed "the cloud" and how to protect their data along with career pathways in the industry. Check out the Data Superheroes, too! Help celebrate #IDCD25 by visiting https://lnkd.in/gJ9qJ9VU and click the example activities! Thanks to the Arizona Data Center Alliance for sponsoring the event at Estrella Middle School- College and Career Prep! We look forward to having guests on campus this week including ABB, OVERWATCH, AFCOM and Estrella Mountain Community College. Shout ot to 7x24 Exchange International for hosting such an incredible opportunity to highlight the careers in the Data Center Industry. Infrastructure Masons AFCOM Phoenix Chapter 7x24 Exchange Arizona Chapter Kirk Busch Ryan Gruver

We are powered by people who are passionate about giving back. Our QTS Ashburn Teams recently packed 200 meals and completed a two-week food drive for Dulles South Soup Kitchen with a whopping total of over 3,000 pounds of food donated. Together, we can do great things!

?? Rack and Stack Teams – Time is Running Out! ?? The Rack and Stack Competition at Data Center World 2025 is coming up fast, and if you haven’t signed up yet, NOW is the time! ? ?? Don’t miss your chance to compete in this high-energy battle of speed and precision. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just want to prove your skills, this is your shot at ultimate bragging rights—and cash prizes! ?? When & Where: ?? Prelims: Tuesday, April 15 | ? 4:15 PM - 5:25 PM | ?? DCW Theatre ?? Finals: Thursday, April 17 | ? 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM | ?? DCW Theatre ?? Prizes: ?? Winning Team: $250 gift card per member ?? Runner-Up Team: $100 gift card per member ?? Sign up your team ASAP! A Huge Thank You to Our Sponsors! ?? This competition wouldn’t be possible without the generous donations from our incredible sponsors: ?? Martin International Enclosures – Server Racks ?? nVent System Protection – In-Rack PDUs ?? ZONIT – Power Cords ?? Revalize Software – Network Cables ?? OceanTech IT Asset Disposition – Servers & Switches ?? Securis – SAN Arrays Their support ensures we have the best equipment to make this competition as intense and exciting as ever! ?? Spectators – You Won’t Want to Miss This! Come watch as top data center pros go head-to-head in a high-stakes race against the clock. The energy is electric, the competition is fierce, and the action is guaranteed to be one of the highlights of DCW 2025! Tag your teammates, sign up now, and get ready to RACK. STACK. WIN. ???? #DCW2025 #RackAndStack #DataCenterWorld

On March 5th, 2025, the Nomad Futurist Foundation had the incredible opportunity to introduce 52 bright students from Branham High School to the world of #datainfrastructure with an exclusive CoreSite Data Center tour! ? What made this experience unforgettable? ???First-of-its-kind! Coresite welcomed its largest student group ever, and the energy was electric! ???Hands-on learning: Students, split into small groups, explored cutting-edge tech powering the digital world. ???VIP treatment: The amazing Coresite team provided snacks and an engaging, interactive experience. ???Impactful insights: Both students and Coresite professionals shared valuable takeaways, paving the way for more future tours! ? A massive THANK YOU to Matthew Orozco, CDCTP and the CoreSite team for being incredible hosts, Steven Turner and Branham High School for making this possible, and our dedicated advisor Chen Jodie Lin for her on-site support. ? This is more than just a tour — it’s a movement! We’re doing it, and we’re doing it globally. The future of digital infrastructure starts with education, exposure, and action. Join us. Be a change agent. Let’s shape the next generation of tech leaders together! ? The tour sparked great interest in the world of data centers, and we’re excited to help connect more students to these opportunities in the future. Stay tuned for more updates on upcoming events!? ?? Important Links:?https://lnkd.in/d5qzW-9i #education #thefutureisnow #datacenter #digitalinfrastructure #hellotomorrow #NomadFuturist #iamthefuture #neverstoplearning #missioncritical #CoreSite #coresitedatacenter #technology #datacenterindustry #BranhamHighSchool #datacentertour ? Nabeel Mahmood | Phillip Koblence | Phill Lawson-Shanks | Erin Gillman-Dawe | Santiago Suinaga | Chris Pruitt? | Brian Eichman | Megan Ruszkowski?| Maile Kaiser?| Juan Font?| Julia Terlizzi | Luciana Pérez Luppino

Bryan K. Darby & David McCall discussing workforce and community engagement at Advancing Data Center Construction. Great Panel!! QTS Data Centers Hyper Solutions