09 October 2025

Mark Yeeles, Vice President, Secure Power division, Schneider Electric UK & Ireland

The accelerated computing trend, and artificial intelligence (AI) in particular, has driven equipment and energy density in data centres like never before.
Power per rack has reached averages of 12kW in 2024, with 30kw not uncommon. AI systems have been observed drawing 130kW/rack, with certain development roadmaps expected to see 600kW per rack in 2027.

Practically speaking, even with close management such as hot aisle/cold aisle set ups, air cooling begins to lose efficiency and effectiveness from the 30kW per rack stage. That is why liquid cooling is being adopted so widely as it offers greater opportunities for efficient, targeted, and tightly controlled cooling.

07 October 2025

Lauri Salmia, Applied Portfolio Manager, Trane

When it comes to preparing for AI-ready data centres, there is no one-size-fits-all cooling solution. The ongoing revolution in AI, machine learning, and high-performance computing is rapidly transforming data centre operations and demands, changing and placing unprecedented pressure on cooling infrastructure. The diversity of workloads, ranging from traditional storage and enterprise applications to exceptionally high-density AI/GPU compute environments, requires a flexible, scalable approach.

03 October 2025

Bernie Malouin, JetCool Founder and Flex Vice President

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming every industry and putting unprecedented demands on the infrastructure that powers it. In the UK, data centre operators face a perfect storm of rising energy costs, tougher sustainability mandates, and the challenge of keeping legacy systems in step with next-generation hardware. Among all these pressures, a major challenge looms: cooling.

With major chipmakers and hyperscalers now talking about rack power densities that could reach 1 MW — and AI workloads driving 24/7 demand — it’s clear that traditional air cooling won’t be enough for what’s coming. The question for operators is no longer if they should modernise their cooling strategy — but how quickly they can prepare, and whether they’re choosing the right technologies to stay ahead of the curve.

17 September 2025

Andrew Forder, Commercial Director at Zenzero

In the modern workplace, IT networks are more than just infrastructure; they’re the lifeline of business operations. Every email, cloud file, video call, and transaction relies on a stable and secure network. When networks fail or underperform, the impact on productivity, customer experience, and even revenue can be significant. That’s why effective network monitoring is no longer a luxury; it’s a core IT discipline. Yet, with the growing complexity of IT environments spanning remote work, hybrid cloud, and mobile devices, selecting and managing the right network monitoring solution is far from straightforward. The aim is no longer just uptime, but full visibility, fast response, and long-term adaptability.

09 September 2025

John Diamond, Solutions Architect III, Park Place Technologies

As enterprise networks grow more distributed, multi-vendor, and application-dependent, the role of network monitoring extends far beyond uptime checks and simple alerts. Today’s NetOps teams are expected to deliver real-time visibility, pinpoint root causes across infrastructure layers, and proactively manage performance across hybrid environments. The right monitoring strategy can make or break your ability to meet service level agreements (SLAs), support digital transformation, and maintain operational resilience.