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DCA Partner News: Research Survey: Appetite for repairs amongst businesses International Repairs Day is around the corner on 19th October! Techbuyer a sustainable IT solutions provider headquartered in Harrogate and the University of Hull have some news and a report on business attitudes to circular economy and repairs in IT equipment. The survey reveals that: Refurbished purchase is becoming mainstream Usage cycles are becoming longer Most companies (79%) cascade assets between users However, there were areas of improvement suggested by the initial survey: 67% of large and medium companies are using tools to monitor and manage IT equipment while nearly 63% of SMEs do not use any tools or software for proactive monitoring and management of IT equipment. Half of the companies sell their IT hardware for refurbishment or recycling, indicating an opportunity for more cost retention for those that don’t. You can read more here and access the survey. https://lnkd.in/en8WDWDZ

DCA Partner News: Thorn Lighting and Zumtobel Lighting UK and Ireland, lighting brands of the Zumtobel Group are thrilled to introduce their exclusive Partner Hub NextGEN program, a unique initiative designed to foster the next generation of lighting professionals. This invite-only program, tailored for emerging consultants, offers a comprehensive educational experience. With a maximum of 50 spaces available annually, the program is already full for this year. The chosen attendees have been selected from the UK’s most influential M&E consultancy practices. The Partner Hub offers a blend of in-person seminars at the Group's London Light Centre and Spennymoor facility, along with a variety of digital learning resources. These resources, including micro-learning modules and 1-hour CPD seminars, are designed to be flexible and accessible, allowing participants to learn at their own pace and on their own schedule. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eBcktsNP #datacentres #datacenters #DCA #DataCentreAlliance #Lighting

DCA Partner News: Thorn Lighting and Zumtobel Group UK and Ireland, lighting brands of the Zumtobel Group, are delighted to announce their partnership with Cancer Research UK (CRUK) Research UK as the chosen charity for the 2024/25 financial year. Following an internal survey, employees overwhelmingly voted for Cancer Research UK, recognising the organisation's crucial role in the fight against cancer. Cancer survival rates have improved significantly over the years. In the 1970s, only 1 in 4 people with cancer survived their disease for ten years or more. Today, this figure has doubled to 2 in 4 people. Cancer Research UK aims to accelerate progress so that in the next 20 years, 3 in 4 people will survive cancer for at least a decade. https://lnkd.in/eCr7zRZf #datacentres #datacenters #DCA #DataCentreAlliance

I'm delighted to announce the launch of Datacloud Energy & ESG Europe, a brand new event bringing together the energy and data centre industries to drive real, sustainable change, taking place in March 2025. I'd like to share my thanks with our prestigious advisory board, Mark Acton of Future-tech, Dame Dawn Childs DBE FREng of Pure Data Centres Group, Andrés Acosta of LevelTen Energy, Richard Pimper of Huawei Digital Power, Chris Pennington of Iron Mountain, Michael Winterson of Equinix, Anna Klaft of Rittal GmbH & Co. KG and Miranda G. Gardiner, LEED Fellow of iMasons Climate Accord for sharing their expertise and passion for the important topics covered at this event. I would also like to share the news that we are fortunate to be launching the event with the support of some amazing partners: The European Data Centre Association - EUDCA, Host in Ireland, GERMAN DATACENTER ASSOCIATION e.V., E.DSO, The DCA - Data Centre Alliance, techUK, Danish Data Center Industry and Net Zero Innovation Hub for Data Centers - we can't wait to work with them and their members on building a sustainably powered data centre industry.   Register your interest today and be the first to know when registration opens - don’t miss out on being part of the conversation that will shape the future of energy and sustainability in data centres.   📅 March 2025, Brussels 📍 Register your interest here: https://bit.ly/3B6sSBY #DatacloudEnergy #SustainableDataCentres #GreenDataCentres #EnergyInnovation #techoraco #KeepingTheWorldConnected

I'm delighted to announce the launch of Datacloud Energy & ESG Europe, a brand new event bringing together the energy and data centre industries to drive real, sustainable change, taking place in March 2025. I'd like to share my thanks with our prestigious advisory board, Mark Acton of Future-tech, Dame Dawn Childs DBE FREng of Pure Data Centres Group, Andrés Acosta of LevelTen Energy, Richard Pimper of Huawei Digital Power, Chris Pennington of Iron Mountain, Michael Winterson of Equinix, Anna Klaft of Rittal GmbH & Co. KG and Miranda G. Gardiner, LEED Fellow of iMasons Climate Accord for sharing their expertise and passion for the important topics covered at this event. I would also like to share the news that we are fortunate to be launching the event with the support of some amazing partners: The European Data Centre Association - EUDCA, Host in Ireland, GERMAN DATACENTER ASSOCIATION e.V., E.DSO, The DCA - Data Centre Alliance, techUK, Danish Data Center Industry and Net Zero Innovation Hub for Data Centers - we can't wait to work with them and their members on building a sustainably powered data centre industry.   Register your interest today and be the first to know when registration opens - don’t miss out on being part of the conversation that will shape the future of energy and sustainability in data centres.   📅 March 2025, Brussels 📍 Register your interest here: https://bit.ly/3B6sSBY #DatacloudEnergy #SustainableDataCentres #GreenDataCentres #EnergyInnovation #techoraco #KeepingTheWorldConnected

If your at #DCDConnect the association area is on the North Balcony - head for the clock at the top of the stairs & meet The DCA.

The DCA are at #DCDConnect again today! We raring to go! Come & find us on the North Balcony!

DCA Partner News: Building Deal Secures Digital Infrastructure Training Academy Sustainable ICT Consultancy firm Carbon3IT Ltd has secured a lease for a building in Leamington Spa for their National Data Centre Academy project. The academy will be the UKs first practical data centre skills centre offering training to new graduates, existing data centre personnel, military veterans and those with transferable skills looking to move into the growing data centre sector. The currently disused office building is in the process of being converted to provide 3 technical training areas, classrooms and a showcase environment. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eQHeekCe #datacentres #datacenters #DCA #DataCentreAlliance

DCA Partner News: Business Critical Solutions (BCS) Starts Its Largest Apprenticeship Programme To Date Business Critical Solutions (BCS), the specialist business dedicated to optimising digital infrastructure across the globe, has enrolled 5 new recruits onto its 2024 apprenticeship programme, its largest intake since it started the scheme 6 years ago. Run in partnership with Southbank University, it is part of the company’s commitment to help tackle the well-documented skills shortage in the engineering and Data Centre sector whilst getting people back into the workplace.  Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e2J4MZb6 New Apprentices: L to R Jamie Thain, Victor Kedzierski, Diana Bernatskaya, Matthew Simpson, Zeyn El Parmaksiz #datacentres #datacenters #DCA #DataCentreAlliance