FEATURE : ELECTRICITY 4.0
The next challenge is the energy and sustainability issue , and how do you build out these data centres in a more sustainable way .
Galaxy VXL UPS , the industry ’ s most compact , highdensity power protection system for AI , data centre and large-scale electrical workloads .
Of course , regulation is a constant theme too . My impression is that regulation is in some ways driving more local / regional data centres to ensure data sovereignty . For example , here in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and in the UAE , there ’ s a push around keeping data within the country .
We ’ re going to see a build out plan beyond the normal hubs of data centre deployments into a more local context .
Is there anything else you would like to leave our readers with as a final thought ?
Schneider Electric is doing a lot of work around the Electricity 4.0 concept of digitalising the whole energy infrastructure , with AI managing and optimising for efficiency and sustainability .
We are looking at the big picture of grid-to-chip and chip-to-chiller to make sure we have solutions at every level .
There have been announcements just recently of new reference designs with NVIDIA , around the new GB200 NVL72 system , that are supported by our own
We are also building out our capabilities and Schneider Electric recently signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in the Motivair Corporation , a key global provider of advanced liquid cooling solutions . This will enhance our liquid cooling portfolio and strengthening our expertise in direct-to-chip liquid cooling and high-capacity thermal solutions .
Our Executive Vice President of Secure Power Division and Center Business at Schneider Electric , Pankaj Sharma , put it best when he said : “ The energy and environmental impact of AI is growing at unprecedented pace , and it ’ s paramount we bend the energy curve downward by finding new ways to decarbonise data centres and the digital infrastructure .”
That is the approach at Schneider Electric . We are committed to pushing boundaries , setting new standards and shaping the future of AI , whilst protecting the environment . This is the strategic approach I described from grid to chip , to the chiller and beyond .
The aim is to be a complete ecosystem partner for everyone to achieve that aim of responsible growth supporting a liveable future .
That ’ s very exciting for me as I take up this new role . p
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