FORWARD 05
FORWARD 05
The future of the data centre
You ’ ve heard it before but you ’ ll no doubt hear it again many times over the coming weeks , months and years : as data centres deal with vast increases in data as a result of the number of connected devices , they will face a number of challenges covering cooling , power , storage and environmental concerns to name but a few .
The data centre of tomorrow is something that we ’ re often thinking about at Networks Europe , and it has quickly become one of the most thought-provoking subjects we cover . And as artificial intelligence , machine learning , robotics virtual reality and augmented reality tighten their grip on everyday life , the data centre looks like it too will benefit from these technologies . But the question is will they provide everything they promise , or will they be just a flash in the pan ?
James Abbott Editor – Networks Europe
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* Source : Watson & Fulton ** Source : Frost & Sullivan
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