The word “unprecedented” has been used a lot over the last year. But it rings particularly true when it comes to the growth in demand for data. A recent report from OpenVault showed that data usage increased by almost 50% by the end of the first quarter in 2020 when compared to the same period in 2019, largely driven by an exponential increase in demand for content delivery in entertainment, education, and commerce.
And 2021 shows no signs of slowing down. The increased connectivity promised by 5G brings along increased usage with it, so what does that mean for security and sustainability — the two biggest challenges facing the data center industry?