DataQube Alongside its status as the world ’ s first standalone podular edge data centre , DataQube also has a pioneering approach to data centre sustainability . “ Because of its person-free makeup , DataQube uses less power , requires less land and does not need reinforced concrete , making it viable and sustainable from the outset .”
DataQube Alongside its status as the world ’ s first standalone podular edge data centre , DataQube also has a pioneering approach to data centre sustainability . “ Because of its person-free makeup , DataQube uses less power , requires less land and does not need reinforced concrete , making it viable and sustainable from the outset .”
20 + 2020
Years in the data centre and digital transformation industry
Steve Pass joined DataQube in August 2020
to Instagram and TikTok , how we interact with virtual assistants , use smart home technologies - all of it requires fast , reliable and secure connectivity .
Although 5G makes all of this possible , we are still a long way off from 5G being universal , and the true benefits of IoT are currently limited to those enterprises that have the bandwidth to invest in 5G private mobile networks .
And even then , the seamless data handling aspect is not resolved in its entirety - you need powerful edge computing to do that , and current localised infrastructures are not up to the job .
What does success look like to you in your role ? To be globally recognised for providing sustainable , secure , flexible and scalable edge data centres that positively impact the digitally connected world we live in .
There is much talk about renewable energy , and about data centres becoming responsible for 10 % of global energy consumption by the end of the decade .
However , switching from fossil fuel to a renewable energy source does not solve the power dilemma , it just moves it sideways . Data centres are consuming more energy overall - the type of energy is irrelevant - and this is what needs to change .
Because of its person-free makeup , DataQube uses less power , requires less land and does not need reinforced concrete , making it viable and sustainable from the outset .
Micro data centres at the edge are quickly growing in numbers . What future trends would you predict in this area ? The number of edge data centres is growing rapidly , but this is just the tip of the iceberg .
Innovation at the edge has been held back by the lack of processing and storage handling capabilities . This has led to the current disconnect between devices versus supporting critical infrastructures .
So , as more and more edge data centres become available , these facilities need to adapt to keep pace with new technology demands , satellite comms and so on , to deliver truly seamless communications . When this happens , we will see edge and IoT innovation skyrocket .
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