HOT TOPIC
HOT TOPIC
By Alix Pressley Head of Strategic Content
We take a look at this month ’ s biggest talking point for data centre leaders .
APPLYING 2024 LESSONS TO 2025 STRATEGIES
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T the 2024 data centre market has been shaped by various influential factors , one of the most significant being the surge in AI adoption . As AI continues its upward trajectory , it has created a ripple effect reverberating throughout every corner of the data centre landscape . But that ’ s not all ; we must also consider how other defining trends – such as power demand and supply – will continue to impact operations and how sustainability will remain at the core of business strategies .
AI / ML
Artificial Intelligence ( AI ) and Machine Learning ( ML ) continue to redefine the data centre landscape , with their transformative impact set to persist well into the future . Businesses are harnessing the power of AI and ML to optimise business processes , manage workloads and generate wider efficiencies – invaluable to modern ways of working .
However , the next 12 months may require organisations to become more selective with AI to ensure ROI aligns with business goals and strategic vision .
Power / Energy
Data centre power consumption will remain a key challenge in 2025 as data centres remain committed to maintaining uptime and ensuring a seamless experience for end-users , all the while supporting AI workloads . Over the course of this year , we have seen data centre providers endeavour to balance sustainability efforts with power availability and expect this to remain a significant challenge throughout 2025 , particularly in an attempt to meet carbon neutrality goals by 2030 .
Sustainability
Over the past 12 months , a consistent focus has remained around sustainability as businesses make it their mission to reduce impact on the environment whilst keeping up with digital demands . Whether it ’ s making more use of renewable resources or introducing eco-friendly packaging , new initiatives are coming to fruition and businesses are getting more creative . The number of data centre facilities using more energy-efficient materials has amplified .
Conclusion
Data centres are an integral part of critical national infrastructure so it ’ s crucial for data centre organisations to better understand how to balance growth with sustainability , promising longevity for all .
2024 is now history ; tomorrow ’ s a mystery and I ’ m excited to see what 2025 has in store for the data centre industry .
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