Data Center Dialogues

Transforming Data Center Services: AI-Driven Condition-Based Maintenance

Why is the industry moving away from reactive or calendar-based maintenance toward AI-driven condition-based strategies? In this episode of Data Center Dialogues, Alison Matte is joined by Cristene Gonzalez Wertz, Director and Managing Editor of Data Center Research & Strategy, to dive into a topic that’s transforming how data centers operate: AI-driven condition-based maintenance. Follow the discussion: * The big picture * The tech behind It * Real-world impact * Industry trends & future outlook Is AI rewriting the playbook for data center services? If this sparked a new perspective, pass it along. What to do next: * Read the executive report - Transforming Data Center Services: AI-Driven Condition-Based Maintenance: https://www.se.com/us/en/download/document/SPD_EB6_EN/ [https://www.se.com/us/en/download/document/SPD_EB6_EN/] * Visit the Insights Portal: https://www.se.com/ww/en/insights/ai-and-technology/artificial-intelligence/transforming-data-center-services-ai-driven-condition-based-maintenance/ [https://www.se.com/ww/en/insights/ai-and-technology/artificial-intelligence/transforming-data-center-services-ai-driven-condition-based-maintenance/] -   Hear more: How six AI attributes are rewriting the rules of data center design  https://datacenterdialogues.podbean.com/e/how-six-ai-attributes-are-rewriting-the-rules-of-data-center-design/ [https://datacenterdialogues.podbean.com/e/how-six-ai-attributes-are-rewriting-the-rules-of-data-center-design/] 10 Ways to Harness Energy and Water Efficiencies with Direct Liquid Cooling https://datacenterdialogues.podbean.com/e/10-ways-to-harness-energy-and-water-efficiencies-with-direct-liquid-cooling/ [https://datacenterdialogues.podbean.com/e/10-ways-to-harness-energy-and-water-efficiencies-with-direct-liquid-cooling/] AI at Scale | Schneider Electric: https://aiatscale.podbean.com/ [https://aiatscale.podbean.com/]

10 Ways to Harness Energy and Water Efficiencies with Direct Liquid Cooling

Liquid cooling isn’t brand-new, but it’s clearly getting a lot more attention right now. What’s changed in data centers that’s driving the adoption? In this episode of Data Center Dialogues, Alison Matte is joined by Wendy Torell, Senior Research Analyst at Schneider Electric, and Maria Torres Arango, Research Analyst at Schneider Electric, to unveil ten practical ways to harness energy and water efficiencies with direct liquid cooling. Follow the discussion: * The main changes in data centers that’s driving the need for liquid cooling. * Breaking down the ten ways to improve energy and water use with liquid cooling: seven design factors and three operational choices. * Future trends in liquid cooling. With AI workloads growing fast and sustainability targets in sharper focus, are data centers under pressure to rethink how they cool? If this sparked a new perspective, pass it along. What to do next: * Read the white papers: * 10 Ways to Harness the Energy and Water Efficiencies of Direct Liquid Cooling: https://www.se.com/ww/en/download/document/SPD_WP211_EN/ [https://www.se.com/ww/en/download/document/SPD_WP211_EN/] * Direct Liquid Cooling System Challenges in Data Centers: https://www.se.com/ww/en/download/document/SPD_WP210_EN/ [https://www.se.com/ww/en/download/document/SPD_WP210_EN/] * Navigating Liquid Cooling Architectures for Data Centers with AI Workloads: https://www.se.com/ww/en/download/document/SPD_WP133_EN/ [https://www.se.com/ww/en/download/document/SPD_WP133_EN/] * Read the executive report - Optimizing AI Infrastructure: The Critical Role of Liquid Cooling: https://www.se.com/us/en/download/document/SPD_EB3_EN/ [https://www.se.com/us/en/download/document/SPD_EB3_EN/] * Visit the Insights Portal: https://www.se.com/ww/en/insights/ai-and-technology/artificial-intelligence/air-isnt-enough-liquid-cooling-revolution-data-centers/ [https://www.se.com/ww/en/insights/ai-and-technology/artificial-intelligence/air-isnt-enough-liquid-cooling-revolution-data-centers/] * Take a Schneider Electric University class: * Liquid Cooling: Essential Architectures for AI-Driven Data Centers: https://schneider-electric.csod.com/ui/lms-learning-details/app/course/e18390cc-fb4f-4499-ac54-84363a7c37af [https://schneider-electric.csod.com/ui/lms-learning-details/app/course/e18390cc-fb4f-4499-ac54-84363a7c37af] * Direct Liquid Cooling System Challenges in Data Centers: https://schneider-electric.csod.com/ui/lms-learning-details/app/course/425a93cb-1986-4dc5-9c67-c8b893e5d58f [https://schneider-electric.csod.com/ui/lms-learning-details/app/course/425a93cb-1986-4dc5-9c67-c8b893e5d58f] -   Hear more: How six AI attributes are rewriting the rules of data center design  https://datacenterdialogues.podbean.com/e/how-six-ai-attributes-are-rewriting-the-rules-of-data-center-design/ [https://datacenterdialogues.podbean.com/e/how-six-ai-attributes-are-rewriting-the-rules-of-data-center-design/] AI at Scale | Schneider Electric: https://aiatscale.podbean.com/ [https://aiatscale.podbean.com/]

How six AI attributes are rewriting the rules of data center design

Why is AI such a disruptive force for data center design compared to traditional workloads?  In this episode of Data Center Dialogues, Alison Matte is joined by Victor Avelar, Senior Research Analyst at Schneider Electric, to unpack how six AI attributes are changing data center design: from power density to cooling and sustainability. Follow the discussion: * Why AI changes the game for power, cooling, and infrastructure planning * The six attributes shaping AI-ready data center design * Cooling strategies for higher heat density (and what’s changing in design) * How operators balance performance with sustainability goals * How to future-proof infrastructure as AI workloads evolve Is AI reshaping everything from rack design to energy strategy? If this sparked a new perspective, pass it along. What to do next: * Download the white paper: https://www.se.com/ww/en/download/document/SPD_WP110_EN/ [https://www.se.com/ww/en/download/document/SPD_WP110_EN/] * Insights Portal: https://www.se.com/ww/en/insights/ai-and-technology/artificial-intelligence/how-six-ai-attributes-are-changing-the-rules-of-data-center-design/ [https://www.se.com/ww/en/insights/ai-and-technology/artificial-intelligence/how-six-ai-attributes-are-changing-the-rules-of-data-center-design/] * Schneider Electric University: https://schneider-electric.csod.com/ui/lms-learning-details/app/course/c01fca52-2d7a-437d-bfd1-81154a8cc105 [https://schneider-electric.csod.com/ui/lms-learning-details/app/course/c01fca52-2d7a-437d-bfd1-81154a8cc105] - Hear more: AI at Scale | Schneider Electric: https://aiatscale.podbean.com/ [https://aiatscale.podbean.com/]