Sponsored Beyond the grid: Why data centers must take power into their own hands
AI and hyperscale demand are breaking the energy model. The next generation of data centers will be built on power strategies that bypass the grid entirely
AI and hyperscale demand are breaking the energy model. The next generation of data centers will be built on power strategies that bypass the grid entirely
The Iberian outage earlier this year serves as a reminder of how critical the grid is
Smart decision-making, good planning and a well-maintained environment will help to avoid potential issues in your setup
As the digital economy accelerates, data centers have become the lifeblood of global infrastructure. But with this growth comes a mounting challenge: energy.
As scalable, sustainable power becomes the most critical factor for developments, solution providers will need to invest, innovate and grow faster than ever before to support unprecedented demand
It’s not a question of if nuclear will play a role in powering the future of digital infrastructure, but how fast we can overcome the barriers to make it happen
In today’s AI-driven world, where digital infrastructure must rapidly scale and adapt, alternative power approaches are no longer optional but fundamental design requirements
Data center owners are as committed to Tier III and Tier IV designs as ever, but more will be required to share power, adding complexity and possibly risk
A familiar technology, a new frontier
AI can help power providers make smarter decisions
As AI acceleration meets European energy constraints, data center operators are discovering that traditional power infrastructure isn't just outdated – it's becoming a bottleneck to digital transformation
Key installation partners and OEM companies share their thoughts on what it will take to accelerate the global rollout of AI technology
How power utilities should respond
When you control your power, you control your timeline. What separates viable projects from stalled ones is the rapid availability of reliable energy
Can a data center, whose function is not electricity generation, contribute to grid stability?
While legacy battery chemistries remain competitive in UPS backup systems, nickel-zinc has emerged as a strong, viable solution in the rapidly evolving data center landscape
How to balance your Capex and Opex by optimizing your investment and minimizing ongoing expenses
Fuel cells are being used today, and will be used tomorrow, as primary power for data centers that can’t wait for the grid
The critical legal and infrastructure considerations that organizations must address to develop and operate an AI-ready data center
The scale of AI factories requires rethinking energy solutions to make these projects resilient, efficient, and operable
As AI continues to impact power requirements, UPS systems must be designed from the beginning
Three lessons learned from a renewable energy industry veteran
Data centers should be seen as the next logical units of compute, as IT and facilities infrastructure become more closely coupled driven by the demands of AI workloads
The importance of aligning IT infrastructure planning to match new market realities