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Data Center Frontier’s editors are your guide to how next-generation technologies are changing our world, and the critical role the data center industry plays in creating our extraordinary future.
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NALC Route Protection Program(Abridged)
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2:50:15NALC Route Protection Program(PDF) -------------- M-01106(PDF) -------------- EL-801(PDF) -------------- M-00605(PDF)By Next Generation Carriers
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Virtual Machines and Containers - Better Together
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18:45Are you facing challenges with Edge Computing in your organization? Join us as we explore how Penguin Solutions’ Stratus ztC Edge platform combined with Kubernetes management creates a powerful, low-maintenance Edge Computing solution. Learn how to: Leverage Kubernetes for scalable, resilient Edge Computing Simplify edge management with automated t…
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El barrio de NALC Roundtable of various NALC members that attended their Texas State Association Convention.By Next Generation Carriers
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2018 NALC Guide Route Inspections(Abridged)
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3:13:52The 2018 NALC Guide to Route Inspections 00:15:23 - Principles of Route Inspections(Section One) 00:39:27 - Before the Week of Count and Inspection(Section Two) 01:10:47 - During the Week of Count and Inspection(Section Three) 01:50:47 - After the Week of Count and Inspection(Section Four) 02:10:59 - Carrier Consultations(Section Five) 02:32:41 - R…
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[Part 2]Solidarity with SEIU 1199(Butler Hospital)
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29:00On May 15, 2025, nearly 800 healthcare workers at Butler Hospital, a major psychiatric hospital serving the region, launched an open-ended unfair labor practice (ULP) strike. Represented by SEIU 1199 New England, these workers include mental health staff, food service workers, nurses, call center staff, therapists, clerical staff, and more. The str…
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Johnson Controls Brings Cooling-as-a-Service to the Data Center
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26:46In this episode of the Data Center Frontier Show podcast, we sit down with Martin Renkis, Executive Director of Global Alliances for Sustainable Infrastructure at Johnson Controls, to explore how Data Center Cooling as a Service (DCCaaS) is changing the way operators think about risk, capital, and sustainability. Johnson Controls has delivered guar…
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Rehlko CEO Brian Melka on Powering the AI Data Center Era
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31:14As AI workloads reshape the data center landscape, speed to power has overtaken sustainability as the top customer demand. On this episode of the Data Center Frontier Show, Editor-in-Chief Matt Vincent talks with Brian Melka, CEO of Rehlko (formerly Kohler Energy), about how the century-old power company is helping operators scale fast, stay reliab…
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Solidarity with SEIU 1199(Butler Hospital)
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27:42On May 15, 2025, nearly 800 healthcare workers at Butler Hospital, a major psychiatric hospital serving the region, launched an open-ended unfair labor practice (ULP) strike. Represented by SEIU 1199 New England, these workers include mental health staff, food service workers, nurses, call center staff, therapists, clerical staff, and more. The str…
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Mike Caref is currently running for the NALC President position. We talk about why is he the only NALC NBA that has a podcast and he takes questions from various NALC members. Learn More: https://caref4prez.orgBy Next Generation Carriers
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Podcast: Traka VP Craig Newell Discusses the Critical Role of Key and Asset Management in Data Center Operations
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19:39Smarter Security Starts with Key & Equipment Management In data centers, physical access control is just as critical as cybersecurity. Intelligent key and equipment management solutions help safeguard infrastructure, reduce risk, and improve efficiency — all while supporting compliance. Key Benefits: Enhanced Security – Restrict access to authorize…
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Testing out a Sunday morning News/Education 10-minute format. Directed at CCAs/PTFs on Sundays and Regulars on their ride to work on Monday mornings. 5 topics discussed: City Carriers Salaries, Newly hired CCAs contract rights, What areas are hiring direct to Career status, How to become a successful union organizer, Mike Caref live on our podcast …
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Uptime Institute’s Jay Dietrich on Why Net Zero Isn’t Enough for Sustainable Data Centers
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36:09New DCF Podcast Episode Breaks Down the Real Work Behind Energy and Emissions Metrics In the latest episode of the Data Center Frontier Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Matt Vincent sits down with Jay Dietrich, Research Director of Sustainability at Uptime Institute, to examine what real sustainability looks like inside the data center — and why popular na…
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Marc Mancini(Branch 84, Pittsburgh)
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1:03:46Marc Mancini talks about the assaults inside Pittsburgh on USPS letter carriers.By Next Generation Carriers
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LiquidStack CEO Joe Capes on GigaModular, Direct-to-Chip Cooling, and AI’s Thermal Future
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29:20In this episode of the Data Center Frontier Show, Editor-in-Chief Matt Vincent speaks with LiquidStack CEO Joe Capes about the company’s breakthrough GigaModular platform — the industry’s first scalable, modular Coolant Distribution Unit (CDU) purpose-built for direct-to-chip liquid cooling. With rack densities accelerating beyond 120 kW and headed…
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Leveraging Heat as an Asset in Data Center Operations
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23:38Every second an AI-enabled data center operates, it produces massive amounts of heat. Cooling needs are often thought of separately from heat, and for years, that is how systems were built. In most facilities, waste heat has to be managed, properly expelled, and is then forgotten. The heat may not be needed by the data center, but the question aris…
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Powering AI Data Centers: Eaton on Infrastructure, Cooling, and What’s Next
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34:03As AI reshapes the digital infrastructure landscape, data center design is evolving at every level. In this episode of the Data Center Frontier Show, we sit down with JP Buzzell, Eaton’s VP and Data Center Chief Architect, and Doug Kilgariff, Strategic Accounts Manager, to explore the key shifts driving the next generation of compute environments. …
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Cesar Hernandez, Ernest Gonzales, and Jose Rodriguez jump on to talk about the upcoming 2025 NALC Texas State Association Convention. Cesar Hernandez is running for re-election of District 5 political rep for Texas. Also, Josh Towne from the Building A Fighting NALC Rhode Island chapter encourages all members in/around Rhode Island to walk the heal…
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Union leaders from across the nation answer 24 questions related to heat safety. Corey Walton (From A To Arbitration podcast) Alan Gegax & Michael Brasaemle (Classes of Mail podcast) Richie Ray(Hot House podcast) Joshua Shrum (Parcels of Knowledge podcast) Mallory Eubanks & John Morris (CCA Corner podcast) Elliot Simmons (On the Workroom Floor podc…
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EdgeCore CEO Lee Kestler on Designing for Density, Energy Discipline, and the Future of AI Infrastructure
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31:35In this wide-ranging conversation, EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure CEO Lee Kestler joins the Data Center Frontier Show to discuss how the company is navigating the AI-fueled demand wave with a focused, disciplined strategy. From designing water-free campuses in the Arizona desert to long-term utility partnerships and a sober view on nuclear and beh…
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CoreSite Expands in Denver with Strategic Acquisition of Iconic Carrier Hotel
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22:50In this episode of the Data Center Frontier Show, we explore CoreSite’s strategic acquisition of the Denver Gas and Electric Building, widely regarded as the most network-dense facility in the Rocky Mountain region. Now the sole owner and operator of the DE1 data center housed within the historic building, CoreSite is doubling down on its interconn…
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Bobby Damatin is legendary inside Region 14. Bobby continues to fight for area wages(T-COLAs) for the high cost of living cities throughout the 48 states. ---- Branch 84(Pittsburgh) July 13th. 2pm. Enough is Enough Rally. 841 California Ave PGH PA, 15212By Next Generation Carriers
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Book: Undelivered written by Philip RubioBy Next Generation Carriers
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Undelivered: From the Great Postal Strike of 1970 to the Manufactured Crisis of the U.S. Postal Service By Philip F. Rubio BFN Study Group: Undelivered on July 13 Zoom Registration FREE PDF Buy the BookBy Next Generation Carriers
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Hunter Newby and Connected Nation: Kansas Breaks Ground on First IXP
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30:18The digital geography of America is shifting, and in Wichita, Kansas, that shift just became tangible. In a groundbreaking ceremony this spring, Connected Nation and Wichita State University launched construction on the state’s first carrier-neutral Internet Exchange Point (IXP), a modular facility designed to serve as the heart of regional interco…
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Tyler Vasseur(Build A Fighting NALC)
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1:04:13CCA Summer Material: https://www.fightingnalc.com/cca-summer-materials NLRB's Employee Rights Under the NLRA: https://www.nlrb.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/pages/node-251/employee-rights-under-the-nlra-poster-two-page-85-x-11-version-pdf-2022.pdf Teamsters for a Democratic Union - Parking Lot Meetings Tips: https://assets.nationbuilder.com/t…
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Engineering a Cool Revolution: Shumate’s HDAC Design Tackles AI-Era Density
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30:32As artificial intelligence surges across the digital infrastructure landscape, its impacts are increasingly physical. Higher densities, hotter chips, and exponentially rising energy demands are pressuring data center operators to rethink the fundamentals, and especially cooling. That’s where Shumate Engineering steps in, with a patent-pending syste…
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Safe, Scalable, Sustainable: Enabling AI’s Future with Two-Phase Direct-to-Chip Liquid Cooling
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16:06The future of AI isn’t coming; it’s already here. With NVIDIA’s recent announcement of forthcoming 600kW+ racks, alongside the skyrocketing power costs of inference-based AI workloads, now’s the time to assess whether your data center is equipped to meet these demands. Fortunately, two-phase direct-to-chip liquid cooling is prepared to empower toda…
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Mental Health inside the NALC / USPS James Capone, Graig Samoluk, Barry Glines, & guest John MorrisBy Next Generation Carriers
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Why MOOG is focused on Liquid Cooling and Motion Control for Data Centers
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15:11During the 14-minute interview, Walsh discusses MOOG’s legacy in designing and manufacturing high-performance motion control products and how the company’s experience with mission critical solutions translates into the data center space. He outlines how intelligent cooling controls and maintenance services contribute to overall data center sustaina…
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Leading with People, Process, and Performance in Digital Transformation
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31:49Join us for an insightful conversation with Jenny Zhan, the newly appointed EdgeConneX Chief Transformation Officer, as she shares her unique perspective on leading organizational change in today’s fast-paced, competitive environment. Transitioning from her previous role as Chief Accounting Officer to spearheading digital transformation efforts, Zh…
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The Valley Labor Report; episode with APWU President Mark Dimondstein: CLICK HERE Working Class History: The Stonewall riots and Pride Pride at Work WGCU News Coverage: Federal workers protest at Senator Rick Scott's office SEIU: End ICE Raids and Military Escalation Against Protestors Petition…
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Open Source, AMD GPUs, and the Future of Edge Inference: Vultr’s Big AI Bet
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25:00In this episode of the Data Center Frontier Show, we sit down with Kevin Cochrane, Chief Marketing Officer of Vultr, to explore how the company is positioning itself at the forefront of AI-native cloud infrastructure, and why they’re all-in on AMD’s GPUs, open-source software, and a globally distributed strategy for the future of inference. Cochran…
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DCIM (Data Center Infrastructure Management) and its Role in Data Center Security
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17:25Explore the critical intersection of Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM), Common Data Center Security issues and Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) with a special focus on how our innovative OpenData solution can help. As data centers face increasing security threats and regulatory pressures, understanding how to effectively integrate DCIM into…
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Reliving International Data Center Day 2025 with 7x24 Exchange Leaders
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29:33As the digital economy accelerates on the back of AI and hyperscale infrastructure, the question of who will build and run tomorrow’s data centers has never been more urgent. Since its inception in 2015, International Data Center Day (IDCD), organized by 7x24 Exchange International, has steadily grown into a global campaign to answer that question—…
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Questions and Answers on Federal Employees Retirement System(FERS) This episode only covers FERS BASIC BENEFIT PLAN. The next episode will cover: SOCIAL SECURITY, THRIFT SAVINGS PLAN, and GENERAL RETIREMENT INFORMATION. PDF Edition Where can I call if I have questions/problems concerning my retirement benefits? The NALC Retirement Office operates…
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Navigating the Future of Data Center Project Management
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26:02The data center industry is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by technological advancements, sustainability concerns, and evolving market demands. This conversation with JLL data center expert Sean Farney explores the world of data center project management, offering insights into current challenges and opportunities. One of the most signific…
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Powering the Future with Fuel Cells: A Deep Dive into On-Site Power Solutions for Data Centers
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17:03In today’s podcast, Matt Vincent, Editor in Chief of Data Center Frontier is joined by Bala Naidu, Vice President – Energy Transition Solutions at Bloom Energy to discuss how the exponential growth of data centers in the United States is putting immense pressure on the power infrastructure. With traditional power sources struggling to keep up, data…
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Solving the Power Problem for Data Centers
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19:00The data center industry is experiencing substantial growth, placing increasing pressure on the power grid to meet the rising demand. These facilities necessitate continuous power supply with zero interruptions and demand highly reliable backup power to minimize downtime. The expansion of data centers is contributing to a disparity between the dema…
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David J Grosskopf Jr.(NALC Branch 3 President)
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1:11:40We sit down with David J Grosskopf Jr and talk about collective action. Please share this with all federal workers .By Next Generation Carriers
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Tony Grayson Breaks Down Northstar–Compass Quantum Deal for AI Data Centers
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27:55For this episode of the Data Center Frontier Show podcast, DCF Editor-in-Chief Matt Vincent and Senior Editor David Chernicoff sat down with Tony Grayson, President and General Manager of Northstar Technology Group's Enterprise and Defense unit, to unpack a strategic acquisition that’s shaking up the edge and modular data center space. The conversa…
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John Murphy on a useless, meaningless rant. Enjoy! Contact Your Senators. Select your State, then it’ll show you your Senators with their office phone number; www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm Contact your House Representatives. Select your State, then it’ll show you your House Rep with their office phone number; https://www.house.gov/r…
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Wells Fargo Wants to Privatize USPS
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1:48:15Resources: https://www.savethepostoffice.com/wells-fargo-offers-framework-for-postal-privatization https://truthout.org/articles/wells-fargo-wants-to-privatize-usps-we-should-dismantle-the-mega-bank-instead https://jacobin.com/2025/03/wells-fargo-usps-privatization-trump https://inthesetimes.com/article/wells-fargo-post-office-usps-trump-musk-doge-…
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Meeting Increasing Cooling Demands in the Data Center Market with LG
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14:00Global demand for data center capacity is expected to grow between 19 and 22 percent annually through 2030, according to McKinsey & Company. As data center capacity expands, so does the challenge of managing the heat generated by high-performance chips. This includes heat at the chip, as well as external heat rejection and room cooling. LG, a globa…
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Digital Hub on Fortaleza: The role of Tecto and V.tal
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18:57This episode will explore how Tecto Data Centers is shaping the future of digital infrastructure in Latin America through its operations in Fortaleza, Brazil. André Busnardo, Head of Data Center Sales at Tecto, discuss why the region is considered one of the most important connectivity hubs in LATAM and how the company’s investment strategy is help…
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Current NALC Vice President James Henry is running for the President position of the NALC in 2026. Learn more: www.ConcernedLetterCarriers.comBy Next Generation Carriers
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Are we coming up short? Navigating the Global Power Deficit
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35:40Global power deficit and solutions The discussion will address the power deficit we are experiencing and how new demands for power are navigated across different regions.By Endeavor Business Media
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Greg Dennis; Voter Choice MA: https://voterchoicema.orgBy Next Generation Carriers
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Nomads at the Frontier: Nabeel Mahmood on the Future of Data Centers and Disruptive Sustainability
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28:15WASHINGTON, D.C.— At this year’s Data Center World 2025, held earlier this month at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, the halls were buzzing with what could only be described as industry sensory overload. As hyperscalers, hardware vendors, and infrastructure specialists converged on D.C., the sheer density of innovation underscored a cent…
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From Concept to Reality: The Future of Hydrogen Fuel Cells in Data Centers
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21:36As the data center industry continues to expand, two powerful forces are reshaping the search for next-generation power solutions. First, the rapid expansion of AI, IoT, and digital transformation is significantly increasing global power demand, placing increased pressure on traditional grid systems to meet the energy needs. The International Energ…
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DISCLAIMER: Jenna Morin and Stephanie LaGreca asked Next Generation Carriers podcast to publish this meeting online so it can be spread around to other NALC Branch Presidents/Leaders to stay informed and aware of the call to action. Jenna/Stephanie[UPDATE April 23rd 2025]: Here are bullet points from the feedback with the Presidents last night. 1.)…
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