Los Angeles, CA, September 30, 2025 – Evocative, a global provider of Internet infrastructure, announces that Jay Smith, Vice President, Data Center Operations and Engineering, is participating on the panel titled, “Data Center Operations and Management: Navigating the Future of Facility Optimization and Infrastructure Management” at National DICE Data Center Management, Operations and Cooling – West, taking place Thursday, October 2, 2025.

Smith and other industry executives will explore how data center tools like Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) are becoming pivotal for modern data centers as they leverage integration with AI, automation and sustainability features to meet growing operational demands. Smith will call on his experience leading the operations at Evocative’s nationwide footprint of interconnected, carrier-neutral data centers to inform his perspective. On the panel, he will draw on this experience to discuss topics such as the best tools available to streamline operations and increase efficiency, managing the increasing complexity of IT infrastructure, and preparing for the rapid growth of AI-ready infrastructure.

WHAT: “Data Center Operations and Management: Navigating the Future of Facility Optimization and Infrastructure Management”

WHERE: Santa Clara Marriott: 2700 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara, CA 95054

WHEN: Thursday, October 2, 2025 | 8:30 am – 9:10 am PT

WHO: Panel members include:

  • Jay Smith, Vice President, Data Center Operations and Engineering, Evocative
  • Stephanie Silva, Cloud Supply Chain and Operations (CSCO), Google
  • Clae Anderson, Director, IT Support, Kaiser Permanente

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About Evocative

Evocative is a global leader in Internet infrastructure, providing enterprise-class data center, network, and bare metal solutions that enable exceptional digital experiences. Evocative’s global footprint includes interconnected data centers and Points of Presence across strategically located metros in North America, Europe, and Asia regions. Through organic growth and strategic acquisition, the company continues to expand its presence to power enterprise workloads at the edge. Evocative is dedicated to helping drive digital businesses forward, now and in the decades to come.

To learn more about Evocative’s digital infrastructure solutions, visit www.evocative.com.

iMiller Public Relations for Evocative:

Jake Curtachio
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Email: evocative@imillerpr.com