How are data centre operators adapting their facilities to respond to the rapid rise in artificial intelligence and high-performance computing? That’s a topic we recently explored as part of a new report titled Designing Data Centres: Meeting the Needs of the Future.
With data centres now recognised as Critical National Infrastructure in the UK, the report examines the growing importance of reliable facilities capable of supporting complex workloads. Throughout the report, you’ll get an understanding of the challenges facing the industry, some potential solutions, and a range of insights from experts from across the data centre space.
The report also features an exclusive interview with Julian Hennessy, who discusses how Telehouse South approached sustainability goals and addressed space limitations. He details methods such as using renewable energy sources and deploying advanced cooling technologies to modernise existing infrastructure, noting that retrofitting can offer a realistic alternative for data centres looking to boost capacity.
We’ll be diving deeper into the topic of data centre design in an upcoming webinar, where we will discuss the report in more detail, along with the following topics:
- Retrofitting legacy facilities: Cost-effective solutions for upgrading older data centres to manage AI and HPC workloads.
- Managing power and grid capacity: Addressing energy challenges and the integration of renewable energy.
- Sustainability in design: Aligning with EU regulations and adopting advanced cooling and energy efficiency practices.
- Scalability and flexibility: Implementing modular designs to adapt to evolving technological needs.
- The role of regulation: Understanding how policies like the EU Energy Efficiency Directive shape the future of data centres.
Joining us for this webinar will be Mark Acton, Independent Data Centre Consultant/DCA Advisory Board Member, Future-tech; Sarah Draper, General Counsel & Chief Risk Officer, Telehouse Europe; Ozgur Duzgunoglu, Design and Engineering Director, Telehouse Europe; and Simon King, Senior Partner, Eden Seven.
The webinar will take place on January 29, 2025. Everyone who signs up for the webinar will also get early access to the Designing Data Centres: Meeting the Needs of the Future report.
