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Singapore government pushes energy-efficient data center plan

Network World

The Singapore government is advancing a green data center strategy in response to rising demand for computing resources, driven in large part by resource-hungry AI projects. Data centers can potentially benefit from 2% to 5% energy savings for every 1C increase in operating temperature.

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AI is wild card in data center energy demand, say electricity researchers

Network World

Data centers could consume upwards of 9% of US electricity generation by 2030, more than double the amount currently used, although the role AI contributing to the demand, a new study has found. While AI applications are estimated to use only 10%-20% of data center electricity today, that percentage is growing rapidly.”

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EU moves toward regulating data center energy and water use

CIO Business Intelligence

The European Union will take a big step toward regulating energy and water use by data centers in September, when organizations operating data centers in EU nations will be required to file reports detailing water and energy consumption, as well as steps they are taking to reduce it. between 2020 and 2030.

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Microsoft’s carbon footprint keeps growing as AI drives data center expansions

GeekWire

The increasing use of artificial intelligence and generative AI tools like ChatGPT will make Microsoft’s environmental targets even tougher to reach as they drive demand for ever more energy-gobbling data centers built from carbon-intensive materials such as steel and concrete.

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Transform the modern data center: From today to the future

CIO Business Intelligence

A seismic shift is underway in the evolution of the data center, driven by a variety of converging factors. These tools represent a significant paradigm shift, empowering organizations to streamline and automate workflows with unprecedented ease and speed. As IT leaders, understanding the path forward is crucial.

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3 advantages to having cloud tools available for on-prem data centers

Tech Republic Cloud

The growth of hybrid cloud deployments are driving the need to bring the security and flexibility of cloud tools to data centers.

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How to Put Your ‘Carbonivore’ Data Center on a Diet

Information Week

By taking a strategic approach to their monitoring tools and tech stack, data centers can both help their bottom line and reduce their carbon footprint.