As data centres evolve to incorporate AI and emerging technology into their operations , it is crucial that data centre infrastructure can support such developments . Niklas Lindqvist , Nordic General Manager , Onnec , explores the consequences of cutting corners when it comes to data centre design and how a holistic approach can help to future-proof data centres .

Over recent years , data centres have been in a sprint to satisfy the insatiable demand for seamless connectivity and cutting- edge data processing . But this rapid evolution comes with its own set of challenges and pressure is mounting to keep up with demand while reducing costs . This includes major issues such as downtime – which costs Fortune Global 500 companies 11 % of their yearly turnover , according to Siemens . Data centre designers can ’ t afford to get their design wrong . www . intelligentdatacentres . com

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