D A T A C E N T R E P R E D I C T I O N S
he past decade has
T been a digital whirlwind , reshaping how we live , work and interact . This unprecedented Digital Transformation has fuelled a massive surge in demand for data – and the critical infrastructure needed to store , process and distribute it : data centres . While calling this growth ‘ rapid ’ feels like an understatement , it ’ s accurate . The demand for data centre capacity is outpacing supply by leaps and bounds , and the latest wave is bringing yet another explosion in growth in data centres : the emergence of Artificial Intelligence ( AI ).
AI applications are multiplying at an astronomical rate . According to Structure Research , the global data centre market will grow at 14 % CAGR , even without the impact of AI demand . When you take AI into consideration , experts predict that the data centre market will grow at the astounding rate of 86 % 5-year CAGR , equating to an overall blended 5-yr CAGR of 23 %.
However , AI is not the only factor adding to the already heavy power demand . Global demand is high for everything – cloud services , autonomous cars and social media , to name just a few . By tackling the impact of AI ’ s rapid ascent and strengthening commitments to sustainability , the industry can pave the way for innovative solutions in the year ahead . Here are the three trends we expect to shape the data centre landscape in 2024 .
SHAPING DATA CENTRES FOR AI , SUSTAINABILITY AND BEYOND
The necessity for more capacity is unsurprising but adapting to the unpredictable speed of sectoral growth in an efficient , sustainable way should hold most significance . Steve Lim , Senior Vice President , Marketing and Product at NTT Global Data Centers , dives into the heart of the digital revolution taking place , discussing how AI is set to reshape infrastructure demands even further and the importance of balancing the new pillars of change .
AI is driving a revolution in cooling and heat recovery solutions
The explosion of AI tools and solutions is itself driving an increase both in overall data centre capacity demand as well as a change in density at the rack level that requires new solutions to manage . Traditional air-cooling methods are no longer viable .
Solutions involving AI can contribute to energy efficiency , reduced carbon emissions , predictive maintenance and the automation of routine tasks . Data centres are moving beyond traditional air-cooling
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