The Backbone of AI – Data Center Ops in the Age of Explosive Growth
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At Siemon, we’ve seen firsthand how the pace of data center construction is transforming the digital landscape. Our latest podcast episode explores the evolution of data centers—past, present, and future. Join us as we examine how legacy environments are adapting to today’s performance and efficiency demands, and how the explosive growth driven by AI is reshaping data center design across all scales. We’ll also look ahead to what’s next, sharing insights on how to build agile, sustainable, and future-ready infrastructure in a rapidly changing world.
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Dave Fredricks
Sales Engineer at Siemon
Dave Fredricks is a data center center sales engineer at Siemon with 28 years of experience in fiber optic and structured cabling solutions. He has been with Siemon since 2021, and previously served as a data center infrastructure architect with Cablexpress for 13 years and southeast sales manager at Emerson Network Power for 12 years. Fredricks is a Certified Data Centre Designer (CDCD) and an active member of AFCOM. He authored the white paper, “Conflicts in Data Center Fiber Structured Cabling Standards,” and has comprehensive knowledge of the TIA and IEEE industry standards for network and storage connectivity. Fredricks earned his bachelor’s degree from Western Carolina University.
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