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The role of data centers in building a sustainable future

February 28, 2024

Via: CIO

Data is the fabric of our connected world.

The rise of streaming and enterprise cloud adoption have driven an explosive surge in computing demand, giving rise to data centers around the world.

Now, a new wave of demand driven by data-hungry generative AI applications is arriving, and it’s bringing with it increasing environmental pressures.

From 2020 to 2025, data usage is expected to quadruple. As data centers grow, so does the demand for power. To ensure a sustainable future for all, it’s now vital to increase energy efficiency and find creative ways to cut down on power consumption while still supporting the world’s expanding need for data.

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