It’s a new year, and you know what that means — the gym is going to be really busy for the next month. That’s one thing we can all predict with certainty. But, if you’re like me, then as you’re standing there waiting for your favorite machine to free up, you may be wondering things, like “Will data centers achieve carbon neutrality in time to save the planet? Will our critical infrastructure remain safe from hackers? And, will I still be waiting in line for this machine next year, or will I have my very own virtual gym in the metaverse?” Maybe not.

But, since curiosity usually gets the best of me, I turned to some industry experts to find out what their Magic 8-Balls are telling them about the future of the mission critical industry. Here are some of the predictions that caught my eye.