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Addressing the cooling needs of the modern data centre

1 week ago | miningweekly.com | Ben Selier |Sheila Barradas |Terence Creamer |Mariaan Webb

By: Ben Selier - VP of Secure Power for Anglophone Africa at Schneider ElectricThe rise in hardware density in data centres is gaining speed and is largely driven by the demands of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), requiring more powerful servers and specialised hardware. Kilowatt demands per rack can reach 18kW or more, necessitating increased cooling and larger real estate, all of which adds to costs.
The symbiotic relationship between OEMs and SIs that is key to IT project delivery

Jan 23, 2025 | engineeringnews.co.za | Ben Selier |Sheila Barradas |Darren Parker |Sabrina Jardim

By: Ben Selier - VP of Secure Power for Anglophone Africa at Schneider ElectricWhile businesses tend to turn directly to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors when embarking on IT projects, the role of the System Integrator (SI) as a key facilitator and partner cannot be overstated. We are seeing a growing trend of global companies entering the market and seeking to engage directly with vendors, often bypassing system integrators (SIs).
Liquid cooling data centres - revolutionising efficiency

Dec 12, 2024 | bbrief.co.za | Ben Selier

Ben Selier | Vice President | Secure Power | Anglophone Africa | Schneider Electric | mail me |In a world where computational power drives countless systems, processes, and daily activities, prioritising data centre operations is essential. The data centre acts as the glue holding the inanimate world together. A data centre is the unsung hero behind artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and high-performance computing (HPC).
Dell’s global CTO says AI will finally become useful in 2025

Dec 11, 2024 | bizcommunity.com | Lindsey Schutters |Ben Selier |Ifeoma Jibunoh

The AI revolution train will continue its tour of the enterprise landscape in 2025. John Roese, global CTO and chief AI officer at Dell Technologies, predicts a shift towards "agentic" AI, a new architectural phase characterised by autonomous agents. Unlike reactive systems that require human prompts, agentic systems are autonomous, collaborative, and capable of executing complex tasks. AI is done with its growth spurt and will continue to mature in 2025.
Rethinking Data Centre Cooling – The Shift from Air to Liquid - Environment+Energy Leader

Dec 6, 2024 | environmentenergyleader.com | Ben Selier

Ben Selier, VP, Secure Power, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric In today's world, where computational power underpins an array of processes and systems we rely on daily, maintaining efficient data centre operations is crucial. Data centres serve as the core of our digital infrastructure. They are the unsung champions of a rapidly advancing world powered by AI, cloud computing, and high-performance computing (HPC). Like any other vital system, data centres require an environment that...
Schneider Electric powers NBOX1, East Africa’s Largest Hyper Cloud Data Centre

Nov 12, 2024 | ai-impact.co.za | Ben Selier

Schneider Electric, the world’s most sustainable company and leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, is the power infrastructure provider for East Africa’s first Hyperscale, AI-ready, Carrier-neutral data centre, NBOX1.
Artificial intelligence costs the Earth

Nov 7, 2024 | mg.co.za | Ben Selier

Artificial intelligence (AI) is highly dependent on computing power, and the complexity of machine learning or deep learning models requires substantial computational resources. Given the significant energy requirements of modern hardware, this translates into extremely high power consumption. Most AI research today focuses on achieving the highest levels of accuracy, with little attention to computational or energy efficiency.
The environmental responsibility of AI

Nov 6, 2024 | lifestyleandtech.co.za | Ben Selier

The growth and proliferation of AI show no signs of slowing down. According to IDC, worldwide spending on AI systems will approach $98billion in 2024. It’s well known that AI is data-driven and highly dependent on computing power, and the complexity of machine learning (ML) or deep learning models requires substantial computational resources. Indeed, given the significant energy requirements of modern hardware, this translates into extremely high-power consumption.
HPC – when art becomes life

Oct 28, 2024 | engineeringnews.co.za | Ben Selier |Secure Power |Anglophone Africa |Sheila Barradas

By: Ben Selier - Vice President, Secure Power, Anglophone Africa at Schneider ElectricOscar Wilde famously said, “Life Imitates Art”. And whilst this saying has so many real-world applications, one good example is undoubtedly High-Performance Computing (HPC). Like the groundbreaking Sci-Fi movie, The Matrix, HPC uses immense computational power to create and manage complex simulations, exploring digital worlds where programs and systems are visualised.
Five financial wins of integrated EPMS & BMS solutions

Oct 23, 2024 | engineeringnews.co.za | Ben Selier |Secure Power |Anglophone Africa |Sheila Barradas

By: Ben Selier - Vice President, Secure Power, Anglophone Africa at Schneider ElectricA key challenge facing data centres today is balancing operational efficiency with limited energy availability. In fact, a recent surveyrevealed that a third of IT and data centre managers are concerned about improving energy performance. In addition to energy challenges, operators are under pressure to expand data centres at unprecedented rates.