Data centers are no longer passive infrastructure—they are the backbone of the global digital economy. What was once a misunderstood industry has become as mission-critical as power grids, transportation networks, and financial institutions.
Every industry—from healthcare to financial markets to global supply chains—relies on the computing power and network connectivity within interconnection data centers. But the role of the data center is evolving. Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming these facilities from compute repositories to high-density, interconnected computational powerhouses. The very fabric of digital commerce automation depends on always-on, high-performance infrastructure—which makes data centers the invisible engines driving every online transaction, AI model, and streaming service.
AI-Driven Interconnection and Infrastructure
AI is not just another IT workload—it is a paradigm shift in computing. AI analyzes, learns, and generates insights on an unprecedented scale, thereby pushing compute and infrastructure boundaries.
AI’s rapid expansion is reshaping how companies build and scale their infrastructure. While power constraints dominate headlines, without an equally robust network infrastructure, AI adoption will face increasing performance bottlenecks.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Amber Caramella is the Chief Revenue Officer at Netrality Data Centers. With more than 25 years of sales and leadership experience in the digital infrastructure industry, Amber Caramella is responsible for Netrality’s revenue generation strategy and execution, where she oversees sales, marketing, network solutions, sales operations, channel partnerships, and strategic alliances. Prior to joining Netrality, she served as SVP of sales at Zayo, where she built the company’s global cloud, software, infrastructure, and data center vertical segment.
Caramella is on Bluebird Fiber’s Board of Directors, Cato Digital’s Board of Directors, and Infrastructure Masons’ Advisory Council. As Global Executive Sponsor of iM Women and a member of the People Committee, which is focused on culture and belonging, she works to raise awareness and education for diverse talent communities. Caramella’s goal is to elevate the visibility of women in digital infrastructure, drive meaningful cultural change, and help shape a more dynamic, representative pipeline of future industry leaders.
