The people challenge: Global data center staffing forecast 2021-2025

As the data center build-out continues across the globe, many more people will be needed to design, build and operate this critical infrastructure. The demand will exacerbate staffing shortages — but by how much? Uptime Institute has completed the first forecast of global data center workforce needs — by region, by data center type, and by education requirements. This report summarizes and analyzes its findings.