Tech Won't Save Us Data Vampires: Going Hyperscale (Episode 1)
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Oct 7, 2024 Dwayne Monroe, a senior cloud consultant with over 20 years in data centers, and Cecilia Rikap, an associate professor in economics, dive into the world of hyperscale data centers. They discuss how tech giants like Amazon and Google are reshaping local economies and the environment with their insatiable resource demands. The impact on communities, including legal battles over water consumption and the push for transparency, raises critical questions about the future we want. Is the growth of cloud computing and its consequences sustainable?
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Google's First Data Center
- Google built its first data center in The Dalles, Oregon, after the local aluminum industry declined.
- The city granted Google tax breaks and secrecy in exchange for jobs and investment.
Rise of Hyperscale Data Centers
- Companies are moving their operations to hyperscale data centers, often called "the cloud."
- This shift is driven by the promise of cost savings and increased efficiency.
Cloud's Backdoor Entry
- A book business faced server overload during peak shopping periods, losing customer orders.
- They adopted Amazon's cloud service (EC2) to access extra computing power on demand.