DATA CENTRE PREDICTIONS
evolution, from humble beginnings as
computer rooms (in KWs) for ICT to
massive facilities (in MWs) to host cloudbased
platforms. The rapid development
and convergence of new technologies
such as IoT, AI and cloud computing is
further adding to the massive growth in
the data centre facility space.
While data centres have grown immensely
in size, they have also become more
complex. High-density ICT infrastructure
is now gaining favour and this brings new
challenges that must be overcome. At
Huawei, our experience and expertise in
offering turnkey data centre facility build
have allowed us to work through many of
these technical demands.
Throughout the build process – from
concept, planning, design, engineering,
construction and operation and
maintenance – we have seen how
important it is to implement innovative
technology. This must be supported by
tested best practices, flexible architecture
and efficient systems in order to build
data centres that are intelligent, efficient
and sustainable across their life cycle.
Based on these experiences, we have
identified key trends that we believe will
influence the evolution of data centres
across the region, four of which I would
like to highlight here.
Long-term sustainability
Data centres currently account for around
3% of the world’s total power consumption.
Sanjay Kumar Sainani, SVP and
CTO of Huawei Global Data Centre
Facility Business
This will increase as more facilities come
into use. Energy savings, reductions in
emissions and OPEX are major challenges
faced by data centre operators that must
be addressed. Analysts have recognised
that advances in power and cooling are
transforming enterprise data centres like
never before. The use of clean energy and
waste heat is a step in the right direction.
ENSURING DATA
CENTRES ARE
FULLY PREPARED
TO MEET THE
FUTURE DEMAND
IS A CRITICAL
ENDEAVOUR TO
SUPPORT THE
NEW DIGITAL
ECONOMY.
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