Join Jason Koffler and Ian Bitterlin for a live discussion on Ensuring Business Continuity
11 April 2024
‘Get ready to have a real chat about something that could make or break your business – power quality. Join us for our upcoming webinar: "In Conversation: Ensuring Business Continuity Through Power Quality and Backup Solutions." We've got Ian Bitterlin and Jason Koffler on board, two experts who know the ins and outs of power systems.
Here's the deal: Power quality might not sound like a big deal, but trust us, it is. Think about it – those little blips in your power supply?
Find out more What do managers need to know about DCIM?
09 April 2024
Alison Matte, sustainability lead, EcoStruxure IT, Secure Power Division, Schneider Electric
Data centres continue to see unprecedented growth and the IDC forecasts a steep climb in data centre energy consumption, partially driven by generative AI, anticipating a growth to 803TWh by 2027, which marks a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16%.
In context, the growth represents the total energy consumption of France in 2022, and it is this growth which is causing countries to create regulations to manage the impact that IT and data centres are having on the grid. For new regulatory requirements to be achieved, Data Centre Infrastructure Management (DCIM) tools have never been more important.
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Keeping a cool head: How can data centre operators navigate water shortages?
09 April 2024
Billy Durie, global sector head for data centres, Aggreko
AI has become the word on seemingly everyone’s lips at the minute, with tools such as ChatGPT receiving widespread attention for their applications across several industries. However, amid this increase in demand, the strain on data centres, and in turn the natural environment, is increasing at a similar rate.
The impact on water usage is already being felt by the industry. A recent article from The Telegraph investigated the scope of this issue, revealing that each command given to ChatGPT ‘drinks’ the equivalent of a sip of water, with 20 tasks equating to half a litre. The positive applications of AI are innumerable, but it is important to recognise that the use of AI also harbours a very real physical impact.
Find out more The future of the digital stadium
04 April 2024
Stadiums are going digital, with AI, VR, AR and a near limitless and growing demand for connectivity placing new pressures upon the networks…
Once upon a time, stadiums and theatres were a simple thing, a place to view a sports team, a musical, a gig from your favourite performer. While AV equipment, CCTV, etc. have always had their place, for the consumer, such sites would feature bathroom facilities, food and drink stands, merchandise shops, and not a lot else – maybe not even cellular coverage.
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