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DATA CENTRES ARE UNDER INCREASING PRESSURE TO MAINTAIN PERFORMANCE WITHOUT COMPROMISING RELIABILITY . or under-provisioning , which can be costly and inefficient .
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John Diamond , Solutions Architect , Park Place Technologies solutions while maintaining efficiency and minimising downtime .
Expectedly , AI and ML are also critical components in data centre automation . For example , data centres can use AI-powered predictive maintenance solutions to monitor networks 24 / 7 and

“ and reducing energy consumption . This capability is crucial in managing data centre workloads efficiently , especially with fluctuating demand .

• Smart load balancing : Machine Learning algorithms can analyse traffic patterns to optimise load balancing , distributing workloads across servers
DATA CENTRES ARE UNDER INCREASING PRESSURE TO MAINTAIN PERFORMANCE WITHOUT COMPROMISING RELIABILITY . or under-provisioning , which can be costly and inefficient .
• Self-healing systems : Some AI applications are designed to automatically resolve common issues without human intervention . This ‘ selfhealing ’ reduces the need for manual troubleshooting and allows data centres to maintain high availability and uptime .
These advanced applications of AI and ML are creating a more efficient and resilient data centre environment . By harnessing these technologies , data centre operators can achieve greater operational agility , reduce costs and improve overall performance . flag system anomalies that may indicate potential issues .
Here are some additional AI and ML use cases to consider as well :
• Automated resource allocation : AIdriven tools can automatically adjust resource allocation based on real-time data , ensuring optimal performance to prevent bottlenecks and improve overall performance . This smart distribution of resources reduces latency and enhances user experience .
• Intelligent capacity planning : AI and ML can forecast future capacity needs by analysing historical data and trends . This enables data centres to scale resources in advance , avoiding over-provisioning
Software-defined data centres : The key to flexibility and scalability
To sustain the momentum from AI and ML-driven innovations , data centres need a resilient underlying infrastructure . Too many data centres rely on strictly on-premise hardware and static architecture , but these facilities often struggle to keep pace with today ' s
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