AS PREDICTING HARDWARE
REQUIREMENTS
IN THE FAST- EVOLVING TECH LANDSCAPE IS CHALLENGING ,
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DESIGN OFFERS THE AGILITY TO ADAPT TO UNFORESEEN
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designers won ’ t know what the new hardware requirements will be in two or three years . This proactive strategy acts
AS PREDICTING HARDWARE
REQUIREMENTS
IN THE FAST- EVOLVING TECH LANDSCAPE IS CHALLENGING ,
MODULAR
DESIGN OFFERS THE AGILITY TO ADAPT TO UNFORESEEN
DEVELOPMENTS . as a shield against frequent downtime , scalability limitations and unexpected costs down the road .
How can a holistic approach to design help future-proofing data centres for AI and other emerging technologies ?
Operators must adopt a holistic approach to data centre design and leave the traditional siloed process behind . This requires planning for future growth and accommodating rising AI and tech demands , without significant structural alterations .
First , operators must think beyond immediate needs and consider the longterm vision for the data centre .
By stepping back and adopting a strategic perspective , operators can ensure that design discussions – on aspects like power or cabling – are based on anticipated usage .
This requires developing a shared vision between all stakeholders , so teams are aligned on a common design end goal . When these decisions are made collectively – drawing on the expertise of various teams – operators are in a much better position to create a well-rounded and adaptable facility .
On top of this , designing data centres with modularity in mind minimises the need for frequent infrastructure changes . As predicting hardware requirements in the fast-evolving tech landscape is challenging , modular design offers the agility to adapt to unforeseen developments . AI ’ s influence also extends beyond design requirements ; it can act as a potent support system , empowering operations teams to efficiently manage data centres , extend their lifespan and boost sustainability . By integrating AI seamlessly into the design process , data centres are ready to evolve with the ever-changing landscape of technological advancements . �
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