BRIAN JOHNSON DATA CENTRE SEGMENT HEAD , ABB
“ Strides have been made , and the sector has laid the groundwork to continue on a greener growth path ”
BRIAN JOHNSON DATA CENTRE SEGMENT HEAD , ABB
physically be achieved in terms of efficiency , the trends that drove them to these lengths - essentially cost , sustainability , and the rising densities and power demands of modern chips - where can they possibly go from here ?
“ Data centres are navigating a period of conflicting demand . On one hand , the race to net- zero carbon emissions is intensifying , while on the other hand , we are seeing a rapid digital acceleration , the vast proliferation of smart devices and an
upward surge in data demand ,” explains Brian Johnson , Data Centre Segment Head at Swedish-Swiss power , electronics , automation , and robotics conglomerate ABB . He explains that , even as data centres eke every last drop of efficiency they can from their designs in the name of both cost efficiency and compliance with sustainability goals , the demand isn ’ t going anywhere but up .
“ The total installed base of Internet of Things ( IoT ) connected devices worldwide is projected to amount to 30.9bn units by 2025 , a sharp jump from the 13.8bn units that are expected in 2021 ,” Johnson notes . And that ’ s just one sector . Across the board , trends ranging from the growing adoption of 5G , the remote work revolution brought on by COVID-19 , the digitalisation of emerging
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