Understanding the real impact of thermal management on GPU reliability
06 May 2025
Bernie Malouin, VP, Design, Process and Technology Engineering, JetCool, A Flex Company
The relentless growth of AI is pushing the boundaries of computing power, and at the heart of these advances lies a quiet but critical struggle: keeping the machines cool.
Take Meta’s Llama 3 405B, for instance. Over the course of 54 days, Meta’s AI infrastructure experienced daily GPU failures. Meta experienced nearly eight unexpected failures a day over this training run, and 58.7% were attributed to GPU failures. Compared with other components (especially CPUs and system memory), it’s clear that AI training puts distinctively intense pressure on the GPUs and as a result, they fail.
Find out more Building sustainability into the heart of the network
05 May 2025
Vivek Gaur, Vice President of Engineering, Colt Technology Services
As the digital economy grows, organisations must consider the environmental sustainability of their digital infrastructure, from networking technologies to data centres.
The total amount of data created, captured and consumed globally is forecast to increase from 149ZB in 2024 to more than 394ZB in 2028. Increasing use of AI, growing video consumption, ongoing digitalisation and a rise in the number of connected devices are contributing to this proliferation of network traffic. Electricity demand from data centres, cryptocurrencies and AI could reach as much as 1,000 Terawatt Hours (TWh) in 2026, compared to 460TWh today.
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Employee readiness is crucial for maximizing AI investments
02 May 2025
A recent study by Nexthink has unveiled concerning insights regarding employee digital readiness, suggesting that organizations may risk substantial returns on their investments in artificial intelligence (AI) due to a lack of preparation among their workforce.
The survey, which gathered responses from 1,100 global IT decision-makers, revealed that an overwhelming 92% of IT leaders anticipate that the current wave of AI-driven digital transformation will lead to increased digital friction within their organizations. Alarmingly, only 47% of employees currently possess the digital dexterity necessary to effectively adapt to rapid technological changes, and 88% of leaders believe that many workers are likely to feel overwhelmed by advancements such as Generative AI.
Find out more DC constructors cite sustainability factors as key to new projects
02 May 2025
Research conducted by Aggreko has revealed that sustainability is a significant concern among data centre construction managers in the UK and Ireland. Approximately one-third of construction managers in the UK and over 40% in Ireland cited the reduction of their projects’ environmental impact as a top priority.
The findings are based on data collected from 495 construction managers working in the European data centre sector, including 104 from both the UK and Ireland.
