Data Centre Magazine June 2024 | Page 102

SUSTAINABILITY

“ By approaching power management proactively rather than reactively , data centre managers can ensure the facility is well-equipped for current and future demands ”

DAVE KING SENIOR PRINCIPAL PRODUCT ENGINEER , CADENCE
potential power outages before they occur , significantly reducing the risk of data centre downtime .
“ For managers , this translates to substantial financial savings as every second offline can cost thousands .
“ Digital twins eliminate wasted resources by bringing power and cooling delivery together into one unified view . This allows maximising usage while minimising risk . While this naturally contributes to potential cost savings through reduced energy consumption , it also brings another , possibly more important , benefit .”
While data centre power is stretched , given such increased demands , businesses that can capitalise on their existing capacity will be at an advantage . Digital twins could be one key to facilitating such advancements .
“ With digital twins , users can navigate through the entire power network , as well as individual components ,” Dave highlights .
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