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The digital world is advancing at an unprecedented pace, and data centers are at the center of this evolution. As we look toward 2025, it's crucial to understand the key trends that will shape this sector—and Matty Bakkeren's latest article outlines just that. Here are 3 major trends he discusses: - AI integration, digital transformation, and sustainability are no longer separate priorities; they’re becoming interlinked. - The Open Compute Project (OCP) momentum accelerates, with its modular and energy-efficient infrastructure taking center stage beyond major tech players. - From adopting microgrids and small modular reactors (SMRs) to reusing excess heat for local heating, data centers will integrate into the urban energy ecosystem, delivering low-carbon power and supporting the community. Don’t miss Matty's post: https://hubs.ly/Q02-YWh_0 #DataCenter #2025TechPredictions #OCP #OpenCompute #Sustainability

The data center industry continues to soar with the transformative rise of AI, and the demand for cutting-edge cooling and sustainable solutions has never been more urgent.   That’s why we’re so excited to see that Empyrion Digital is using Nortek Data Center Cooling’s #StatePoint hybrid fluid cooling plant at their AI-ready KR1 GDC data center. With a PUE of 1.3 or lower, 80% less water usage, and innovative tech like direct chip cooling and BIPV, StatePoint is raising the bar for efficiency and sustainability. As Yongsuk Choi, Chief Strategy and Infrastructure Officer, states: "Our goal is to operate the most efficient AI-ready data center in Korea, aligned with world-class energy efficiency standards while helping our customers meet their sustainability goals." Thank you, Empyrion Digital, for trusting #StatePoint to power your vision. Together, we’re shaping the future of AI-ready, sustainable data centers! #DataCenters #AI #Sustainability #LiquidCooling #Innovation #StatePoint #MadisonAir #ROA

As AI workloads proliferate, the necessity for robust data center infrastructure becomes paramount. Companies must invest heavily in advanced cooling technologies to keep up with the rising deployment needs. This shift presents unmatched opportunities for businesses across Europe, providing the tools and support demanded by the intricate, evolving landscape of data processing. Ultimately, the combination of increased orders and innovative solutions signifies the dawn of a new era in the data center industry. #AI #datacenter #artificialintelligence #datacenterinfrastructure #technology #datacenterindustry

If you have been around the #datacenter industry for a while, you may have heard of the impending proliferation of #edge computing and liquid #cooling. According to Steven Carlini, VP of Innovation and Data Centers, 2024 will be the year when real catalysts exist for both. Discover the latest data center trends according to Steve in the upcoming months: http://spr.ly/6047gyaIW

How AI is radically changing the datacentre landscape The rising demand for AI workloads and applications is changing the face of the datacentre market, with operators having to rethink the design and location of their facilities Summary: The rapid growth of AI workloads is fundamentally reshaping the data center market, driving demand for facilities with higher power and cooling capacities. Traditional data centers, particularly in Europe’s metro markets (Frankfurt, London, Amsterdam, Paris, and Dublin), face power and space constraints, limiting their ability to accommodate AI’s computational intensity. Hyperscalers like AWS and Microsoft are already claiming a majority share of available capacity, prompting data center operators to seek alternative locations and redesign infrastructure for AI-readiness. To manage the intense cooling and power requirements of AI, operators are increasingly turning to liquid cooling solutions, such as direct-to-chip and immersion cooling, often building new facilities from scratch to handle these systems. As European cities struggle with power limitations, data center providers are exploring smaller markets with better access to power and land, such as Marseille, Lyon, and sites outside London. Powering AI data centers remains a challenge, with limited access to renewable and scalable energy sources. Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and renewables are being considered, though they are not yet viable at scale. The need for low-latency connectivity also pressures operators to balance location choices for AI training and inference workloads. With these constraints, AI-ready data centers are set to expand outside traditional hubs, reshaping the data center landscape. #AI #DataCenters #Hyperscalers #LiquidCooling #DataCenterExpansion #EuropeDataCenters #RenewableEnergy #SMRs #DigitalInfrastructure

How is Vertiv reshaping data centre infrastructure through AI? The company introduces Vertiv 360AI - an AI power & cooling solution set to revolutionise data centre deployment. A step towards a sustainable digital future! #AI #DataCenter #Vertiv #Sustainability #Innovation

Will AI break the data centers? Marc Ganzi, CEO of DigitalBridge, predicts that data centers will run out of power in two years due to the rapid growth of AI and other technologies. He believes the market potential for generative AI could reach 38 gigawatts of data center capacity, far exceeding the current 13GW capacity for public cloud services. The surge in demand for AI will drive investments not only in large data centers but also in fiber networks and edge computing to deliver AI models to end-users. DigitalBridge reported strong Q2 2023 results, with a 21.8% increase in recurring data center revenues compared to Q2 2022, and an 84% year-over-year increase in its data center pipeline. #datacenter #ai #genai #strategicplanning

"Trends in #Datacenter innovation & efficiencies" with Matty Bakkeren from Momenthesis. "Basically, demand is outstripping capacity, particularly in Europe ... based on hyper-scale demand and artificial intelligence." On Liquid Cooling - "definitely for those high performance workloads and systems, #AI being one of them, liquid cooling is definitely the way forward as it provides the cooling capacity, and it does it in a sustainable way." On the Open Compute Project - "Not a lot of people know about it. I think it's one of the best kept secrets of the data center space ... basically, what it is, it's a slightly different form factor for data center infrastructure that addresses the power and the cooling issues that we just talked about." On the future - "... a bunch of innovations where datacenters, I think, are going to play a bigger role in society than just serving society with digital services ... I think they're also going to provide in the future some other services back to society, which is interesting to watch." I recently had a chat with Matty to find out what exactly is going on these days with #Datacenter's when it comes to the impact of #GenAI, #LiquidCooling and more ... Now this clip 👇 is just a few minutes from our full 17 minute chat, where we go into all sorts of detail on topics such as; ✔️ Introduction and Key Data Center Trends ✔️ Challenges in Data Centers: Power, Skilled Staff, and Regulations ✔️ Efficiency Metrics: From PUE to WUE ✔️ AI and Liquid Cooling in Data Centers ✔️ Different Types of Liquid Cooling ✔️ Heat Reuse and Sustainability ✔️ Renewable Energy and Data Centers ✔️ Data Centers and Grid Flexibility ✔️ The #OpenComputeProject and Its Benefits A link to our full chat is in a comment below. Thanks for taking the time to chat Matty 👍 #Innovation #Technology And for transparency, this is not a paid collaboration. Matty and I were both in Intel and know each other for many many years...

#AI workloads are projected to make up 15 to 20% of #DataCenter energy consumption by 2028. This surge is fueled by the rapid growth of AI across sectors. With companies investing heavily in data centers to support these advancements, scaling in a #sustainable way has never been more critical. At Schneider Electric, we’re exploring practical ways to meet these demands responsibly. One ways is through our AI-driven Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) tools that help data center companies manage energy, optimize cooling and streamline operations across facilities. https://lnkd.in/dhk3VC62

🌐 AI-Driven Data Centers: The Future of Digital Infrastructure As AI workloads surge, data centers face unprecedented demand, set to rise 19-27% annually by 2030. Power-intensive AI models are pushing the limits on energy and cooling infrastructure, with hyperscalers and colocation providers racing to meet the gap. Key innovations, from advanced liquid cooling to modular power solutions, are essential to scale AI-ready facilities sustainably. One thing the report gets wrong is the abundance of power in Wyoming. Last year. Wyoming produced nearly 30 TWh more electricity than it consumed, underscoring its role as a major supplier of power to other regions. At Prometheus Hyperscale, we're committed to building AI-optimized data centers that meet tomorrow's needs. Together with investors and partners, we're paving the path for a smarter, faster digital future. #datacenters #AI #digitalinfrastructure #sustainability #innovation