D A T A C E N T R E P R E D I C T I O N S

Steve Lim , Senior Vice President , Marketing and Product at NTT Global Data Centers

networking – is important to how and where these markets will evolve .

Driving forces : AI and sustainability

From self-driving cars to solutions that we have not yet dreamed up , data centres are core to our present and our future .

The growth of data centres will only continue to excel – the emergence of AI solutions alone is showing that there will be more need for data processing and management . The question is , how do we manage it ?

Growth and expansion into new markets

Data centres will continue to expand into more markets that put data processing closer to the end-user . Given explosive growth , data centre availability continues to be limited as providers cannot build fast enough , and core data centre markets are impacted by power and land constraints forcing data centres to find new markets in which to serve clients . We will most likely see growth in Edge markets to meet the demand of users and processing , which cannot necessarily be served by a few markets .

While Edge markets are growing , the consideration of how the data gets moves and managed – connectivity and

Propelling growth on a global scale and paving the way for a socially responsible digital future goes beyond a need for technical solutions ; it necessitates a cultural shift within the industry . In the upcoming year for data centres , two overarching priorities – driving the swift evolution of AI and embracing environmental responsibility – stand as pillars of change . The future of the digital world , hinges on finding a balance between the two .

We need to continually look for new ways to be efficient from sourcing of energy to how we use and consume it . Running dense data centre environments is a good thing in terms of efficiency , and innovative solutions such as water solutions outlined above , are a good start .

Ultimately , we are working to serve an insatiable data hungry world , while reducing our impact on the environment and working towards long term sustainability across the data centre industry . �

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