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Connect | New York // Major Panel: Rise of the machines - Is AI running your data center better than you?

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  • Management & Operations
  • Open Session

Speakers

Bryan Decker

Co-Founder, CEO, Compass Facilitites

Bryan Decker

Bryan Decker

Co-Founder, CEO, Compass Facilitites

Bryan Decker is an xperienced operations and reliability focused professional with a demonstrated history of working in critical industries. Bryan is skilled in Facility Operations, Incident Management, Maintenance Management, Reliability and Organizational Leadership.

Bryan Decker has a deep understanding of critical industries, including manufacturing, energy, and data centers. He is also skilled in a variety of operational disciplines, including facility operations, incident management, maintenance management, and organizational leadership.

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As AI is revolutionizing data center management, promising unprecedented efficiency, cost savings and operational reliability. With AI systems now fine-tuning many processes, optimizing resource usage, and anticipating maintenance needs, the potential for seamless operations is undeniable. Yet, this transformation raises critical questions: are we placing too much trust in AI? What safeguards are needed to ensure human oversight remains central? And how should management strategies evolve to maximize AI’s benefits without sidelining the human workforce?

This panel delves into the transformative power of AI in data center operations, exploring both its promises and its challenges.

  • Operational optimization: Real-world examples of AI reducing energy consumption, cutting costs, and boosting performance.
  • Proactive maintenance: How AI detects issues before they arise, minimizing downtime and disruption.
  • The human factor: Examining AI's role in workload distribution and the evolving responsibilities of operational teams.