F E A T U R E expectations up front. Demand the following from vendors and integrators:
• A documented pre-commissioning plan with measurable acceptance criteria
• A telemetry roadmap showing what will be instrumented and how data will be integrated into DCIM / BMS
• A life cycle cost model comparing total cost of ownership( including commissioning and maintenance) against air-cooled alternatives at projected density
• Wastewater and environmental handling plans that meet local regulatory needs
Conclusion: Time to translate engineering rigor into business outcomes
Direct-to-chip cooling offers CIOs a powerful lever: it enables higher rack density and better energy performance, but only if it is managed as an operational discipline. That means design rigour, transparent commissioning, continuous telemetry and a clear commercial model for ongoing care. By treating coolant health as a business metric – and by insisting on auditable, repeatable practices – technology leaders can unlock AIdriven growth while protecting uptime, controlling costs and meeting sustainability commitments. �
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ROB LOWE
DIRECTOR, RD & E II- GLOBAL HIGH TECH AT NALCO WATER, AN ECOLAB COMPANY
Rob Lowe is an innovation leader with nearly 20 years of experience managing diverse research, development and engineering( RD & E) teams at Ecolab, a global leader in water and infection prevention solutions. He currently leads the innovation function for Ecolab’ s Global High Tech Data Centers segment. Rob’ s past experience includes leading roles in paper, as well as analytical and microbial services, where he focused on solving challenges for a variety of industrial customers. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in paper science and chemical engineering from North Carolina State University, as well as a PhD in Chemical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology.
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