CONSTRUCTION that makes finding the right people who are trained to the best possible standard more and more difficult .

This challenge extends to the technology and processes required to design build and manage a data center .

“ Everything we did three years ago is now obsolete ,” says Janes . “ The challenge is trying to remain current with the skillset required , the changing technology processes and staying abreast of what the industry is doing .”

This technology boom is largely driven by the speed of data servers , with companies trying to push more and more bandwidth through those servers which requires new equipment and new processes .

Down to every fiber One particular trend across the data center industry has been the move to fiber . Direct Line is at a key advantage point in that the company has experts in fiber and the utilisation of the technology , something Janes

believes is fundamental to being successful in the data center industry .

“ You need to be an expert in fiber in order to build data centers in 2017 ,” he says .

To mitigate the challenge of finding quality personnel and staying on top of this fluid industry , Direct Line currently has two training facilities , in the East Coast and West Coast areas . Not only do these facilities better equip employees with the knowledge necessary to deliver the best possible service , but to also better foster the relationships with manufacturers .

“ The manufacturers offer training , in which they will bring in professionals to train our employees on the latest technology and products that will enable the business to be more efficient ,” says Janes . Direct Line prides itself on establishing deep relationships with these manufacturers in order to better serve the end user . The way the company achieves this is by answering one simple question .

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