Mark Yeeles, Vice President, Secure Power Division, UK & I, Schneider Electric, tells us the deployment of prefabricated data centre solutions can overcome the challenge of keeping up with the relentless demands of AI workloads at the edge. s the use of AI technologies intensifies, data

According to LF Edge, the power footprint of edge devices will rise at a compound growth rate of 40 %, from 1 GW in 2019 to 40 GW by 2028. With no signs of slowing, enterprise edge AI will only contribute to the accelerated growth as technologies advance and companies rapidly embrace more automation, more connected devices, and more intelligent systems.

So, how do data centres overcome the challenge of keeping up with the relentless demands of AI workloads at the edge? The solution lies in the deployment of prefabricated data centre solutions – which are solving challenges across the data centre landscape, as well as at the edge.

The power of prefab solutions for data centres

Prefabricated data centre solutions are modular, pre-engineered solutions that can be rapidly deployed to meet the growing demands of AI-driven workloads. These solutions offer scalability, efficiency and speed, allowing data centre providers to expand their infrastructure without the lengthy construction timelines of traditional data centres.

As computational power and data processing needs skyrocket, prefabricated solutions have emerged as a top choice for their ability to deliver high performance with reduced costs and positive environmental impact. By enabling faster go-to-market capabilities and flexible designs, they are becoming a critical asset for data centres and their clients to stay competitive in the AI era. With the explosive market growth of modular solutions, data centres are unlocking a new world of exciting benefits that drive efficiency, scalability and innovation like never before.

Fast deployment

One of the top benefits of going modular is the speed of installation. Modular units can be brought online in as little as a few months, compared to one or two years for a‘ stickbuilt’ data centre. In fact, it generally takes 30 % less time for modular data centre deployment, making prefab solutions a game changer in the fast-paced world of data centre construction – where procuring more data centre capacity has never been more urgent.

Compass Datacenters is leveraging Schneider’ s prefabricated infrastructure to accelerate its time to market. By opting for Schneider’ s innovative pre-assembled solutions instead of traditional ground-up construction, the operator was able to significantly reduce deployment timelines, enabling faster operations to meet increasing customer demand.

Scalability

Prefabricated data centres can be scaled up as a data centre clients’ needs grow. Hyperscaler clients may opt for prefabricated modular solutions when deploying data centres

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