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Jan 15, 2025 | 
datacenterdynamics.com | Farah Johnson-May |Dirk Naylor
The data center is evolving. With the increasing use of GPUs and CPUs for artificial intelligence (AI) applications, the demand for cloud processing is driving further AI expansion. As the incoming equipment evolves, it’s inevitable that the supporting infrastructure will need to change as well. For example, cabinets used to house equipment are growing taller and larger than traditionally, in order to accommodate the increased volume.
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Jan 9, 2025 | 
datacenterdynamics.com | Farah Johnson-May
The data center industry often faces a critical challenge – delivering solutions that truly align with clients’ unique requirements. Too frequently, operators are offered one-size-fits-all products that fail to address specific priorities such as availability, low PUE, sustainability, or tight delivery timelines. In today’s fast-paced environment, being vendor-agnostic and prioritizing client-driven outcomes is more essential than ever.
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Dec 9, 2024 | 
datacenterdynamics.com | Farah Johnson-May
When Bob Downing, VP of sales for energy solutions at AVK, began his career, the data center industry was a far cry from what it is today. Reflecting on his start as an apprentice in uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), Downing recalls a marked lack of modern technology, with typical applications focused on military, government, and banking. “These leviathans now serve the hyperscalers we recognize today.
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Nov 27, 2024 | 
datacenterdynamics.com | Farah Johnson-May
Schneider Electric, originally known for its hardware solutions in energy management, has bolstered its portfolio to become a leading provider of industrial software. In a world where data center customers require a plethora of tools to efficiently manage and analyze large volumes of operational data, the software too needs to evolve to facilitate the demands of AI-driven applications.
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Nov 15, 2024 | 
datacenterdynamics.com | Farah Johnson-May |Marc Hamilton Garner
Traditional data center designs have remained largely consistent over the last few decades, typically supporting around eight to 10 kilowatts (kW) per rack, with design features like raised floors and perimeter cooling. However, with the growing demands of AI and accelerated high-performance computing, there's a noticeable shift toward creating data centers capable of handling much higher power densities – up to 100kW per rack.
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Oct 30, 2024 | 
datacenterdynamics.com | Farah Johnson-May
To achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 – a primary goal of the European Parliament – we must significantly reduce CO₂ emissions, particularly in high-impact areas like data center cooling and household heating. Simultaneously, as electricity demand grows faster than renewable energy production, it’s vital to reduce consumption through more efficient systems.
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Oct 19, 2024 | 
datacenterdynamics.com | Farah Johnson-May
When you think of data centers, bustling cities and suburbs probably come to mind. But according to Ryan Beebout, VP (West) of Sabey Data Centers, a leading US-based provider of colocation, powered shell, and build-to-suit data centers, it’s the smaller, often overlooked rural towns that offer some of the biggest opportunities.
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Oct 15, 2024 | 
datacenterdynamics.com | Farah Johnson-May |Peter Panfil |Simon Brady
In the final installment of the Vertiv Edge Computing Innovation Day, DCD’s Alex Dickins sits down with three experts from Vertiv to discuss the realistic roadmap for distributed computing. Joining Alex is Greg Ratcliff, chief innovation officer; Greg Busch, advanced product development engineer for liquid cooling; and Anton Chuchkov, product manager for IT solutions. The Edge up until nowThe concept of Edge computing is ever-evolving, and rapidly.
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Sep 4, 2024 | 
datacenterdynamics.com | Farah Johnson-May |Sophie Legault
In the heart of today’s tech landscape lies the data center, a hub of interconnected systems that facilitate the seamless flow of information. Central to this is the network architecture, continuously evolving to improve data processing and transmission. The broadcast “Evolving your network infrastructure for reliability” takes you inside the data center, revealing the technologies and methodologies transforming the digital world. 1.
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Aug 20, 2024 | 
datacenterdynamics.com | Farah Johnson-May |David Williams
In June 2024, DCD and Schneider Electric hosted an Innovation Day, themed “Developing a robust Edge strategy to support future technologies,” bringing together industry experts to discuss modern Edge operations. Throughout the day, they shared insights on the evolving demand landscape, power supply issues, and management challenges in distributed computing, providing a comprehensive guide to creating a holistic roadmap for Edge operations.
