The Data Center Frontier Show

Omicron: A New Resiliency Test for the World and the Cloud


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The emergence of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 is making  headlines around the world. It's not yet clear how serious Omicron may become, but it is a worrisome development in a pandemic that has extracted a high toll. What might Omicron mean to the data center sector and cloud computing? That's our topic today on the Data Center Frontier show, where we look at three areas of potential business impact: travel restrictions, supply chain disruptions, and the progress of the enterprise recovery in IT spending. Important Note: Our podcast focuses on the data center business and cloud infrastructure, so if you're seeking general healthcare information, please consult your medical professional or sources that specialize in healthcare. Here's a timeline of topics discussed on the podcast:
  • 1:45 - What we know, and don't know, about the Omicron variant and its potential impact.

  • 6:15 - The important role of data centers and cloud services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • 6:50 - Data is global, and travel restrictions are a challenge for new deployments.

  • 7:50- How travel restrictions could impact trade shows, conferences and in-person events.

  • 10:20 - The state of the supply chain, and how data center operators are managing project delivery.

  • 13:40 - The road ahead for the enterprise IT recovery.
  • Here are some resources discussed on the podcast:

    • How Data Centers Are Navigating the Supply Chain Crisis: https://datacenterfrontier.com/how-data-centers-are-navigating-the-supply-chain-crisis/
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