Hyperscaler Backlog $2.1 Trillion Amid Innovation Boom

Episode notes

Highlights 00:27 - It's not just business as usual for these companies, their customers, and others who are tied into these extraordinary enterprises. We're also seeing booms in innovation, not just in technology but in go-to-market models, business models, and more. 01:32 - The big part of this is that it's not just big numbers, but big numbers driving widespread, deep, and profound innovation. Here's how the $2.1 trillion breaks out across the four hyperscalers: Backlog RPO Total Backlog RPO Growth Rate Oracle $638 Billion 363% Microsoft $627 Billion 99% Google Cloud $462 Billion 93% AWS $364 Billion 49% Total $2.091 Trillion 02:32 - With this high level of innovation, we're seeing a convergence of industries including technology, energy, and construction. Because of extreme demands, the tech industry has to start getting into the energy business. Construction is entering the picture as well, as these facilities are some of the largest built in such a short period of time, meeting demanding specifications and aligning with supply and demand. 03:25 - This convergence is leading to the hyperscalers developing new business models.

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