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Over the last several years, the data center has been the core of the IT delivery ecosystem for enterprises across the globe. Now as digital transformation continues growing and changing at a striking pace, data centers are rapidly moving into the mainstream. It is expected that there will be 463 exabytes of data created daily by 2025. This will require a huge capacity of storage systems that can process this voluminous amount of data. Likewise, data centers are pushing toward the edge, that is, locations at a distance from the crossroads of cable landings and internet exchange points. Edge computing makes data processing simpler and storage closer more like a developing universe of sensors and devices that glean the information.

Here are the top data center trends that will shape business operations in 2020.

Hybrid IT Infrastructure

With the growth of new data environment, conventional and physical data centers are not going anywhere; despite they are consolidating and becoming more capable and potent. As cloud infrastructure continues to upsurge, most businesses signify that Hybrid IT solutions will be the future, playing a significant part in their enterprise computing solutions. While most organizations still want public cloud services, data centers have developed hybrid cloud architecture and multi-cloud solutions to respond to that need, enabling businesses to capitalize on the power of public cloud computing while still enjoying the security and control of a private network.

Edge Computing

Today, more organizations rely on the Internet of Things (IoT) devices for various services. With about each organization utilizing different types of cloud, they are needy upon a centralized system. This kind of network is far from perfect for implementing IoT devices. This is why many organizations will turn to edge computing. Edge computing expands the reach of a typical cloud network by pushing key processing functions to the edge of the network, closer to where the data itself is collected. This computing architecture can greatly improve speed and responsiveness by processing data closer to the edge of the network where it is gathered. Moreover, edge computing takes into consideration maximized operational efficiency, improved performance and safety, and limits downtime.

Data Center Power Consumption

As the computing capacity burst out in recent years, the growing demand for digital services and data centers has raised concerns around power consumption. This is something that the energy industry will be unable to effectively meet the power requirements of the IT industry in some geographies. In 2018, data centers accounted for about 205 terawatt-hours of electricity usage, which is nearly 1 percent of all electricity consumption worldwide. In this regard, Hyperscale data centers and cloud data centers are generally more energy-efficient than company-owned data centers, as there is greater incentive for energy efficiency.

Talent Demands

Talent deficiency in any sphere is a very challenging concern to drive operations effectively, and the data center industry is no exception. While integrating new application, strategy, or technology into a business process makes that company deliverable, one thing remains top and that is the ability to find suitably skilled employees. According to reports, 2020 will mark the new decade of digital transformation but shortages of skills and talent, which data centers worldwide are scrambling to find and retain skilled employees, remain the top concern for IT leaders. This will likely deepen throughout the years as labor growth in the US slows to only 0.4 percent annually.