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EXECUTIVE INSIGHT
Q . WHAT ARE YOUR PREDICTIONS FOR THE DATA CENTRE SECTOR OVER THE NEXT YEAR AND BEYOND ?

» Edge AI and P5G are accelerating digital transformation across industries by delivering the high bandwidth , low latency and enhanced reliability required to overcome connectivity challenges that have historically hindered Industry 4.0 initiatives . This is facilitating a rapid shift towards Edge computing and fundamentally reshaping the data centre landscape .

The next year will be pivotal for Edge computing and the data centre sector . As P5G matures and Edge AI and IoT adoption grows , the demand for low-latency applications will drive the broader development of Edge data centres . Investments in micro data centres and Edge computing platforms will be essential for supporting AI , augmented reality , and autonomous systems .
Beyond the immediate term , hybrid cloud architectures will gradually become commonplace , with data processing and storage distributed between core and Edge locations . Advancements in Edge technologies to support the growth of AI applications will not only create new business models but also redefine industries that rely on realtime data streams such as manufacturing , healthcare and transportation .
To accommodate this growing demand , data centre operators will need to prioritise flexibility , scalability , and efficiency . Innovative approaches to power and cooling will be equally crucial as the Edge infrastructure expands .
Q . WHAT DO THE NEXT 12 MONTHS HOLD FOR YOU AND THE COMPANY ?

» We are seeing tremendous success with our growth portfolio by bringing together ecosystem solutions that are easy to consume by our clients to achieve their business outcomes . In the next 12 months , we are focused on closing more Edge and P5G portfolio clients , continuing to expand our offerings into new countries and expanding our Edge AI portfolio product sets with curated use case solutions .

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