Expert outlines how data centers evolved and why they matter

Aug 28, 2026

Professor Kyle Jones traced data centers from mainframes to hyperscalers, explained why GPUs and edge compute are driving new designs, and described innovations such as sealed water‑cooling loops — while saying some environmental and decommissioning questions remain unanswered.

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Professor Kyle Jones of Sinclair Community College told Sunbury council members and residents that data centers have evolved from 1960s mainframes to today's hyperscalers and edge computing services, changing both scale and function.

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