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Ditch the cloud for bare metal in 2023? Chat with Zach (Equinix, ex-Packet)

Jun 20, 2023
Ian and Tim chat with Zachery Smith about his journey starting Packet and customer trends at Equinix in 2023. They discuss the importance of hardware in innovation, attracting developer-focused users, carbon impact, decoupling of supply chains, and the future of hardware and AI.
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  • Sustainability will play a significant role in decision-making, driving the adoption of specialized and energy-efficient hardware.
  • The future of computing will involve specialized hardware and APIs tailored to specific workloads, enabling more efficient and cost-effective solutions.

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Sustainability and the Transformation of Computing

One of the macroeconomic drivers that will reshape computing is sustainability. As concerns over carbon impact and energy consumption increase, regulations and demands for more energy-efficient solutions will drive companies to adopt specialized and efficient hardware. Sustainability will become a significant factor in decision-making, pushing for more specialized and opinionated solutions that optimize power usage and reduce carbon footprint.

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