March 2025

How Modular Power Can Keep the AI
from Breaking the Grid

While consumer and business applications have utilized artificial intelligence to some degree or another for consumer applications for several years now, the AI "revolution" that's taken hold recently is bringing algorithmic creations to a much larger audience. Previous applications of AI have largely been behind the scenes, like machine learning optimizing ride-hailing services and web searches. These certainly used large amounts of data, but the explosion in generative AI models will require a huge increase in data processing. Naturally, this processing will happen at data centers...

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Angie Garza
Director of Advanced Technology and
Infrastructure Sourcing, Google

Angie Garza, a name well recognized in the mission critical industry, currently serves as the Director of Advanced Technology and Infrastructure Sourcing at Google. Her journey, however, began far from the tech giant's headquarters, with a rather unexpected start. Born and raised in Mexico, Angie's path to becoming a leader in the data center world started in the world of sales of meat grinders and meat saws for the South African market from her base in Mexico. This experience instilled in her the importance of resourcefulness, out of the box thinking, perseverance and adaptability, or as she calls it: 'GRIT'.

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Conference Keynote: Lessons from a Shark

	Kevin O'Leary Investor on ABC's Shark Tank & Chairman of O'Leary Financial Group Kevin O'Leary will take you on a behind-the-scenes look at his two hit shows, Dragons' Den & Shark Tank. He'll share entertaining and insightful outtakes from his TV shows – videos you can't see anywhere else, along with a current economic overview and how it relates to the mission critical industry.
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Oregon & SW Washington Chapter

The second annual WiMCO Oregon signature event, held on February 20th at the stunning Amaterra Winery in Portland, focused on "Paving the Way: Stories of Leadership and Impact." The featured speaker, Beth Lowry, Holder Construction's first CEO and President, participated in a fireside chat where she shared her personal journey, offering powerful insights on resilience, leadership, and breaking barriers. Serilda Summers-McGee, founder and CEO of Workplace Change, moderated the conversation. The sold out event, with over 100 attendees, highlighted the importance of shaping the future and paving the way for the next generation in mission-critical roles.

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7x24 Exchange Chapter Event Calendar

Get involved with one of our 29 chapters... both virtual and in person events are happening soon near you! Read More