TECH & AI
“The conversation around sustainable data centres has shifted”
Hillary Gray Director of Innovation Trane Technologies
Hillary Gray, Director of Innovation at Trane Technologies, emphasises the urgency of this shift:“ The conversation around sustainable data centres has shifted. It’ s no longer about whether we should optimise data centre performance – it’ s about how quickly we can deploy smarter, more sustainable solutions.”
Research initiatives such as the Center for Energy-Smart Electronic Systems( ES2) are advancing these capabilities by developing predictive control systems and intelligent resource management tools. These technologies allow operators to forecast workloads, distribute computing efficiently and dynamically adjust cooling based on real-time conditions. For example, advanced algorithms can determine the optimal number of active servers for a given workload, minimising energy waste while maintaining performance. At the same time, sensor-driven thermal controls continuously refine cooling strategies, improving efficiency without compromising reliability. This integration of AI into operational decision-making represents a significant evolution in how data centres manage energy, shifting from static configurations to adaptive, responsive systems.
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