Insights
Articles on data center operations, critical infrastructure, workforce development, and lessons learned from two decades building carrier-grade networks.
Power · Grid · Data Center Development
319 GW of data centers are announced, but only ~90 GW has broken ground. Turbine backlogs, transformer lead times, and ISO shortfalls show why energized power is the real asset.
AI Infrastructure · Optical Networking · Fiber Optics
Understanding the passive optical technology that eliminates the core tier in 100,000+ GPU AI clusters and why it's becoming essential infrastructure knowledge.
Infrastructure · Energy · Strategy
Why battery energy storage is becoming the strategic flexibility layer for data center operators with mature assets.
Leadership · Hiring · Culture
The difference between good and great isn't skill. It's how much someone cares when no one is watching. A leadership perspective on hiring for ownership and investment.
Career & Industry
If you're a diesel mechanic, you already have the core skills data centers are desperate for. Here's why the transition makes sense — and what the pay difference looks like in 2026.