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learn-pr/philanthropies/learn-contributing-local-economies-through-datacenters/13-check.yml

@@ -15,13 +15,13 @@ quiz:
     choices:
     - content: By centralizing all operations in one location to reduce the need for local employment opportunities
       isCorrect: false
-      explanation: Centralizing operations in one location does not reduce the need for local employment opportunities. In fact, datacenters create numerous local jobs in IT, engineering, and operations, as well as indirect employment in construction, logistics, and maintenance.
+      explanation: Centralizing operations in one location doesn't reduce the need for local employment opportunities. In fact, datacenters create numerous local jobs in IT, engineering, and operations, as well as indirect employment in construction, logistics, and maintenance.
     - content: By creating direct jobs in IT, engineering, and operations while generating indirect employment in construction, logistics, and maintenance
       isCorrect: true
       explanation: By creating direct jobs in IT, engineering, and operations while generating indirect employment in construction, logistics, and maintenance.
     - content: By focusing exclusively on automation to eliminate the demand for physical infrastructure improvements
       isCorrect: false
-      explanation: While automation is a significant aspect of modern datacenters, it does not eliminate the need for physical infrastructure improvements. Datacenters still require substantial investments in physical infrastructure, including power, cooling, and network systems, which contribute to local infrastructure development.
+      explanation: While automation is a significant aspect of modern datacenters, it doesn't eliminate the need for physical infrastructure improvements. Datacenters still require substantial investments in physical infrastructure, including power, cooling, and network systems, which contribute to local infrastructure development.
     - content: By supporting only large-scale enterprises without significant impact on small businesses
       isCorrect: false
       explanation: Datacenters support a wide range of businesses, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). They create opportunities for local suppliers and contractors, stimulating small business growth and contributing to the local economy.
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ quiz:
       explanation: Datacenters typically engage in broader community initiatives that include education and training programs for local residents, philanthropic activities, and support for local businesses to foster community development.
     - content: Expanding proprietary training centers for in-house employees without community involvement
       isCorrect: false
-      explanation: While proprietary training centers for in-house employees are important, they do not represent community investments.
+      explanation: While proprietary training centers for in-house employees are important, they don't represent community investments.
     - content: Providing financial assistance solely for infrastructure without focusing on education or workforce development
       isCorrect: false
       explanation: Datacenters do invest in infrastructure, but community investments also encompass education and workforce development.
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ quiz:
     choices:
     - content: By prioritizing corporate data protection over community-focused security solutions
       isCorrect: false
-      explanation: Prioritizing corporate data protection alone does not address the specific needs of the community.
+      explanation: Prioritizing corporate data protection alone doesn't address the specific needs of the community.
     - content: By limiting access to cloud-based technologies to ensure security and minimize risks
       isCorrect: false
       explanation: Limiting access to cloud-based technologies can actually hinder digital equity.

learn-pr/philanthropies/learn-contributing-local-economies-through-datacenters/includes/12-business-support-strategy-jobs.md

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 
 ## Business support and strategy
 
-Roles like Business Program Managers, Technical Program Managers, CSR, Community and Government affairs, Communications, HR, Finance, Legal etc. 
+Roles like Business Program Managers, Technical Program Managers, CSR, Community and Government affairs, Communications, HR, Finance, Legal, etc. 
 
 Business Support and Strategy professionals focus on ensuring the smooth functioning, compliance, and alignment of datacenter operations with broader organizational goals.
 
@@ -54,4 +54,4 @@ Business Support and Strategy professionals focus on ensuring the smooth functio
 
   - Address legal matters such as permitting, land acquisition, vendor agreements, and intellectual property protection.
 
-Datacenters are not just technological hubs; they are significant contributors to the economic, social, and environmental landscapes of the communities they inhabit. By balancing innovation with sustainability and community engagement, datacenters can serve as engines for progress while minimizing their impact on people and the planet.
+Datacenters aren't just technological hubs; they're significant contributors to the economic, social, and environmental landscapes of the communities they inhabit. By balancing innovation with sustainability and community engagement, datacenters can serve as engines for progress while minimizing their impact on people and the planet.

learn-pr/philanthropies/learn-contributing-local-economies-through-datacenters/includes/14-summary.md

@@ -2,9 +2,9 @@ This module examined the vital role datacenters play in shaping local economies
 
 ## References for this module include
 
-- [Baringa: Green Data: a vision for sustainable data centres in Ireland](https://www.baringa.com/en/insights/low-carbon-futures/our-market-and-policy-studies-in-ireland/green-data-a-vision-for-sustainable-data-centres/)
-- [Gov.UK: Data centres to be given massive boost and protections from cyber criminals and IT blackouts](https://www.gov.uk/government/news/data-centres-to-be-given-massive-boost-and-protections-from-cyber-criminals-and-it-blackouts)
-- [Enterprise.gov: New Statement on the Role of Data Centres in Ireland's Enterprise Strategy published](https://enterprise.gov.ie/en/news-and-events/department-news/2022/july/new-statement-on-the-role-of-data-centres-in-irelands-enterprise-strategy-published.html)
+- [Baringa: Green Data: a vision for sustainable datacenters in Ireland](https://www.baringa.com/en/insights/low-carbon-futures/our-market-and-policy-studies-in-ireland/green-data-a-vision-for-sustainable-data-centres/)
+- [Gov.UK: datacenters to be given massive boost and protections from cyber criminals and IT blackouts](https://www.gov.uk/government/news/data-centres-to-be-given-massive-boost-and-protections-from-cyber-criminals-and-it-blackouts)
+- [Enterprise.gov: New Statement on the Role of datacenters in Ireland's Enterprise Strategy published](https://enterprise.gov.ie/en/news-and-events/department-news/2022/july/new-statement-on-the-role-of-data-centres-in-irelands-enterprise-strategy-published.html)
 - [Microsoft Datacenters in Washington](https://local.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Microsoft-datacenters-in-Washington.pdf) 
 - [Oxford Economics: Data Center Impacts](https://www.oxfordeconomics.com/resource/data-center-impacts/)
 - [Datacenter Coalition](https://www.datacentercoalition.org/cpages/press-release-national-impact-study-2023 
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ This module examined the vital role datacenters play in shaping local economies
 - [Schneider Electric: How data centers can navigate the looming power crunch](https://blog.se.com/datacenter/2025/01/16/how-data-centers-can-navigate-the-looming-power-crunch/)
 - [LandGate: Could Data Centers Drive U.S. Electric Grid Modernization?](https://www.landgate.com/news/could-data-centers-drive-u-s-electric-grid-modernization)
 - [Microsoft: Renewable energy at the heart of Microsoft's sustainability journey](https://pulse.microsoft.com/en-ie/sustainable-futures-en-ie/na/fa1-renewable-energy-at-the-heart-of-microsofts-sustainability-journey/)
-- [Microsoft: Surplus datacenter heat will be repurposed to heat homes in Denmark](https://local.microsoft.com/blog/datacenter_heat_repurposed/)
+- [Microsoft: Surplus datacenter heat is repurposed to heat homes in Denmark](https://local.microsoft.com/blog/datacenter_heat_repurposed/)
 - [Microsoft: Get to know Microsoft datacenter community investments](https://local.microsoft.com/blog/get-to-know-microsoft-datacenter-community-investments/)
 - [TechRadar: Data centers are transforming waste heat into community energy assets](https://www.techradar.com/pro/data-centers-are-transforming-waste-heat-into-community-energy-assets)
 - [Datacenter Dynamics: Making data center heat reuse a reality](https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/opinions/making-data-center-heat-reuse-a-reality/)
@@ -48,18 +48,18 @@ This module examined the vital role datacenters play in shaping local economies
 - [ManageEngine: Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM): A Comprehensive Overview](https://www.manageengine.com/it-operations-management/data-center-infrastructure-management.html)
 - [Dgtl Infra: Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM): An Overview](https://dgtlinfra.com/data-center-infrastructure-management-dcim/)
 - [Deloitte: Cloud Infrastructure and Data Center Modernization Services](https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/consulting/solutions/cloud-infrastructure-services.html)
-- [Splunk: Infrastructure Engineering Explained: Roles, Responsibilities and Hierarchy](https://www.splunk.com/en_us/blog/learn/infrastructure-engineering.html)
+- [Splunk: Infrastructure Engineering Explained: Roles, Responsibilities, and Hierarchy](https://www.splunk.com/en_us/blog/learn/infrastructure-engineering.html)
 - [Joseph Chris Partners: The Essential Roles in Data Centers](https://www.josephchris.com/blog-jcp/the-essential-roles-in-data-centers)
 - [XYZ Reality: The critical role of project controls in data center construction](https://www.xyzreality.com/resources/the-critical-role-of-project-controls-in-data-center-construction)
 - [Fieldlink: Career Paths in Data Centers](https://www.fieldlink.net/blog/career-paths-in-data-centers/)
 - [Microsoft: Microsoft jobs at a glance: Datacenter Critical Environment Technician](https://local.microsoft.com/blog/microsoft-jobs-at-a-glance-datacenter-critical-environment-technician/)
 - [BMC: Introduction To Data Center Operations](https://www.bmc.com/blogs/data-center-operations/)
-- [Indeed: How To Become a Data Center Technician in 7 Key Steps](https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/how-to-become-data-center-technician)
+- [Indeed: How To Become a Data Center Technician in seven Key Steps](https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/how-to-become-data-center-technician)
 - [TechEHS: The Importance of EHS in Data Centers: Why It Matters More Than Ever](https://techehs.com/blog/the-importance-of-ehs-in-data-centers)
-- [QCS Staffing: How to Become an Electrical Engineer Within Data Centres](https://www.qcsstaffing.com/blogs/2023-8/how-to-become-an-electrical-engineer-within-data-centres)
-- [QCS Staffing: Day in the life of a Data Centre Mechanical Engineer](https://www.qcsstaffing.com/blogs/2022-7/day-in-the-life-of-a-data-centre-mechanical-engineer)
+- [QCS Staffing: How to Become an Electrical Engineer Within datacenters](https://www.qcsstaffing.com/blogs/2023-8/how-to-become-an-electrical-engineer-within-data-centres)
+- [QCS Staffing: Day in the life of a datacenter Mechanical Engineer](https://www.qcsstaffing.com/blogs/2022-7/day-in-the-life-of-a-data-centre-mechanical-engineer)
 - [Datacenter Knowledge: Beyond CSR: How Data Centers Can Keep Up with Rising ESG Regulations](https://www.datacenterknowledge.com/sustainability/beyond-csr-how-data-centers-can-keep-up-with-rising-esg-regulations)
 - [MilldamPR: Data Center Community Relations](https://milldampr.com/data-center-community-relations/)
-- [Powerwhips: Why Is Communication Important in Data Centers?](https://powerwhips.com/why-is-communication-important-in-data-centers/)
+- [Power whips: Why Is Communication Important in Data Centers?](https://powerwhips.com/why-is-communication-important-in-data-centers/)
 - [Vantage: A New Approach to HR: Creating Better Humans in the Workplace](https://blog.vantage-dc.com/2023/05/02/a-new-approach-to-hr-creating-better-humans-in-the-workplace/)
-- [Simmons+Simmons: Top 10 issues for Data Centres](https://www.simmons-simmons.com/en/publications/cluuzeox800hyuatcw3kkq0xs/top-10-issues-in-data-centres)
+- [Simmons+Simmons: Top 10 issues for datacenters](https://www.simmons-simmons.com/en/publications/cluuzeox800hyuatcw3kkq0xs/top-10-issues-in-data-centres)

learn-pr/philanthropies/learn-contributing-local-economies-through-datacenters/includes/2-economic-infrastructure-contributions.md

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 
 As societies and economies become more digitized, the demand for digital infrastructure continues to rise. The growth and development of this infrastructure brings a wide range of benefits, both direct and indirect, to the communities where they operate. 
 
-The datacenter sector represents a significant evolution of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and broader technology sectors. For example, the computing industry in Ireland supported more than 90,000 jobs in 2020, with these jobs growing at more than twice the rate of overall jobs growth and being amongst the best-paying jobs in Ireland. Datacenter development in Ireland and other countries reflects the growing complexity and scale of technological needs in our increasingly digital world.
+The datacenter sector represents a significant evolution of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and broader technology sectors. For example, the computing industry in Ireland supported more than 90,000 jobs in 2020, with these jobs growing at more than twice the rate of overall jobs growth and being among the best-paying jobs in Ireland. Datacenter development in Ireland and other countries reflects the growing complexity and scale of technological needs in our increasingly digital world.
 
 ## Examples include
 
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ The datacenter sector represents a significant evolution of the Information and
 
   - Indirect employment in sectors like design, construction, logistics, and maintenance, particularly during construction and setup phases. 
 
-  - Development of new "cloud regions" and cloud infrastructure leads to large opportunities for new employment both directly within the delivery and management of this infrastructure but also indirectly across the ICT and digital sectors enabling organizations to leverage the latest technologies to develop new products, solutions, tools and platforms. 
+  - Development of new "cloud regions" and cloud infrastructure leads to large opportunities for new employment both directly within the delivery and management of this infrastructure but also indirectly across the ICT and digital sectors enabling organizations to apply the latest technologies to develop new products, solutions, tools and platforms. 
 
   - Datacenter construction and operations bring significant investments into local economies and create new opportunities to grow local supply chains. 
 
@@ -62,7 +62,7 @@ The datacenter sector represents a significant evolution of the Information and
 
       - Electricians 
 
-      - Plumbers and pipefitters 
+      - Plumbers and pipe fitters 
 
       - Carpenters 
 
@@ -72,7 +72,7 @@ The datacenter sector represents a significant evolution of the Information and
 
       - Earth movers
 
-  - Many datacenter developers will support initiatives to support pathways into these roles throughout the datacenter lifecycle for the communities they are located particularly in construction and operations.
+  - Many datacenter developers will support initiatives to support pathways into these roles throughout the datacenter lifecycle for the communities they're located particularly in construction and operations.
 
     - **Example**: Microsoft's Datacenter Academy
 
@@ -96,10 +96,10 @@ Better connectivity and internet access for residents, businesses, and schools i
 
   - This investment makes AWS one of the state's largest tax contributors, helping fund schools, emergency services, and infrastructure improvements.
 
-- **Example**: Microsoft Airband Initiative 
+- **Example**: Microsoft Air band Initiative 
 
   - This initiative aims to bring broadband access to rural and underserved communities in the United States. 
 
-  - By partnering with local internet service providers and leveraging datacenter infrastructure, the initiative has successfully expanded high speed internet access, benefiting residents, businesses, and schools.
+  - By partnering with local internet service providers and applying datacenter infrastructure, the initiative has successfully expanded high speed internet access, benefiting residents, businesses, and schools.
 
     :::image type="content" source="../media/connected-cityscape.png" alt-text="Photograph of a cityscape with wireless connectivity icons at dusk." lightbox="../media/connected-cityscape.png":::