DATA CENTRES
“ Data centres now need to accommodate increasingly dense IT loads , making optimised power and cooling management even more critical ”
ALEX BREW REGIONAL DIRECTOR , NORTHERN EUROPE , VERTIV
take advantage of new technologies and improve overall efficiency .”
Adam adds : “ Collaboration with key stakeholders , including utility providers and technology partners , is also crucial . Engaging these stakeholders during the early design stages ensures that integration plans are aligned with current and future energy requirements , regulatory frameworks and sustainability goals .
“ By taking a comprehensive , forwardthinking approach , data centre organisations can seamlessly integrate legacy systems into their new facilities , maximising both operational efficiency and sustainability .”
As data centres become more commonplace in everyday life , especially in the UK where they were classed as critical national infrastructure , keeping data safe and resilient is essential . Organisations looking to design and build new data centres will need to future-proof their facilities , particularly as technology evolves .
“ Critical environments need to have the flexibility to handle a diverse range of requirements as well as cater for equipment that is still quite traditional in terms of its needs ,” Alex explains . “ Operators looking to build new facilities should embrace cutting-edge technologies and design infrastructure that can scale rapidly . Planning for future density requirements is critical to avoid costly retrofits or over-provisioning of resources , both of which can lead to stranded capacity and inefficiencies .”
Facilities should also be flexible enough to meet today ’ s compute needs , as Adam highlights : “ Data centre organisations should engage with key project stakeholders and map this out in the early design stages to ensure effective transitions and implementation .
“ As power densities and consumption rates continue to increase , sustainability and efficiency will likely become more imposing and will remain a key challenge to overcome . Power and energy security and diversity will become more important .”
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