FEATURE : DATA CENTRES

Data centres are facing a perfect storm of disruption , driven by the demand to host increasing levels of compute power , manage energy consumption and move towards utilisation of green power sources , while bringing in new ways of cooling with minimal thermal footprints . Executives from CommScope , NETSCOUT , NTT

Global Data Centres , HPE and Zoho share their perspectives .

“ Enterprise data centres are experiencing a seismic shift driven by innovations like hyper-converged infrastructure , software-defined networking , edge computing and hybrid cloud solutions like HPE GreenLake . These advancements streamline operations , enhance scalability , and bolster security ,” says Michael Langeveld , Head of Technology and Business Development , Emirates and Africa , Hewlett Packard Enterprise , HPE .

Additionally , technologies like AI and machine learning are optimizing workload management , predictive analytics , and automation , reshaping how data centres operate and deliver value to businesses . Embracing these innovations is imperative for enterprises to stay competitive and agile in today ’ s rapidly evolving digital landscape .

Innovations and disruptions

“ By leveraging HPE GreenLake for example , in combination with technologies like virtualization , containerization , and automation , enterprises are able to optimize resource utilization , accelerate time-tomarket , and reduce operational costs ,” according to HPE ’ s Langeveld .

Innovations within data centres yield numerous business benefits , including enhanced agility , scalability , and efficiency .

Advanced analytics and AI-driven insights unlock valuable business intelligence , empowering organizations to make data-driven decisions and gain

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