Accelerating AI innovation through data centre digital twin simulations

24 April 2024

Stuart Redshaw, CTIO and co-founder, EkkoSense

Stuart Redshaw, CTIO and co-founder, EkkoSense

While analyst firms such as McKinsey acknowledge the strong business case for the deployment of AI applications, they also recognise that establishing a clear route towards unlocking GenAI value is challenging. That’s why we believe an entirely new approach to data centre digital twin simulation is necessary when it comes to accelerating AI adoption in the data centre.

Of course the deployment of a new generation of AI applications represents a significant opportunity for businesses to differentiate and gain market advantage. 

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92% of enterprise computers vulnerable to AI

18 April 2024

92% of enterprise PCs are left vulnerable amidst the AI revolution, according to new research from Absolute Security.

Despite the rush to leverage AI on endpoints, the report highlights that 92% of PCs have insufficient RAM capacity that leading industry groups say is needed to support it. Organisations that want to take advantage of AI will need to replace entire devices, requiring them to ensure that mass deployments can remain secure against threats, and compliant with internal and external security policies.

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Keeping a cool head: How can data centre operators navigate water shortages?

09 April 2024

Billy Durie, global sector head for data centres, Aggreko

Billy Durie, global sector head for data centres, Aggreko

AI has become the word on seemingly everyone’s lips at the minute, with tools such as ChatGPT receiving widespread attention for their applications across several industries. However, amid this increase in demand, the strain on data centres, and in turn the natural environment, is increasing at a similar rate.

The impact on water usage is already being felt by the industry. A recent article from The Telegraph investigated the scope of this issue, revealing that each command given to ChatGPT ‘drinks’ the equivalent of a sip of water, with 20 tasks equating to half a litre. The positive applications of AI are innumerable, but it is important to recognise that the use of AI also harbours a very real physical impact.

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North Yorkshire to gain expanded IoT network

04 April 2024

Connexin and NYnet have signed a LoRaWAN network sharing and operations agreement to rapidly expand the IoT network infrastructure across North Yorkshire.

The network collaboration and enhanced capability will allow both organisations to improve the network to reach more customers and bring more benefits to residents and communities.

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