FEATURE : DATACENTRES
in the adoption of new technologies , for example IoT , Augmented reality and autonomous vehicles .
“ We are also seeing advanced cooling technologies such as liquid cooling which along with the use of renewables , will greatly reduce power consumption and in turn reduce carbon emissions . datacentres are now using AI workflows to enhance predictive maintenance , resource optimisation , and security ,” says Bjorn Viedge , General Manager , ALEC Datacentre Solutions . than ever before , most businesses and people are paying specific attention to the way data is shared and the cost-effectiveness of sharing that data ,” says CommScope ’ s Kanary .
To that end , datacentres have had to adapt with new methodologies to continue to efficiently communicate while also minimising their emissions while they do so .
These include :
“ As more and more is demanded from datacentres , in a space that is more interconnected and tech-savvy
• Converting storage to the most efficient media , based on access time
• Using detailed analytics to identify storage , compute , and power consolidation opportunities
• Deploying ultra-efficient UPS systems
• Re-evaluating the thermal limits of the centre itself
• Considering colocation to share electrical and communications overhead
• Accounting for stress on existing electrical grid and moving to more sustainable power , localised to the datacentre
Business benefits
Ehab Kanary , VP Enterprise Infrastructure , EMEA Emerging Markets , CommScope
Cost savings can be found in many of these innovations . Modular designs save enormous amounts of time and cost , for example . Then you have the competitive advantages of faster deployment and scalability that come together to accommodate growing workloads and changing business needs . This is important to the growing business , of which the region has many , given its rich startup community .
“ You could also look at the technological prowess that is coming out of these datacentre enhancements – highdensity computing , edge computing and AI are able to enhance performance workflows for critical applications leading to increased benefits across industries . Energy efficiency makes its own business case with reduced costs and sustainability ,” adds ALEC ’ S Viedge .
The latest innovations , such as Eaton ’ s xModular system , offer businesses several benefits . Firstly , they enable faster deployment , minimising downtime and accelerating time-to-market for critical applications . These innovations also enhance energy efficiency , resulting in cost savings and reduced environmental impact . Additionally , increased scalability ensures that enterprises can adapt to evolving demands more efficiently .
Bjorn Viedge , General Manager , ALEC Datacentre Solutions
Eaton ’ s xModular system represents a significant innovation in data centre infrastructure . It features a highly modular and scalable design , allowing for rapid deployment and expansion , which addresses the everincreasing demand for data processing . Additionally ,
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