Cyrus Adaggra on how Equinix is leveraging AI to drive optimisation of its data centers – ET CIO SEA
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Cyrus Adaggra, the President of Equinix for the Asia-Pacific region, discusses how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the data center industry. He emphasizes that as businesses increasingly adopt AI, the demand for data centers will rise significantly. This is because AI requires substantial computing power for training and processing data, which data centers provide. Equinix is strategically positioned to meet this demand, especially with its data centers located at the edge, where data is generated and processed.
In addition to AI's impact on growth, Adaggra highlights Equinix's commitment to sustainability. The company currently uses 96% renewable energy for its data centers and is actively working on various initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint. These efforts include optimizing cooling systems with AI and exploring innovative energy solutions like Bloom fuel cells. Adaggra believes that the data center industry must continue to prioritize sustainability while also collaborating with regulators and utility providers to ensure responsible growth.
Looking ahead, Adaggra sees AI and quantum computing as key technologies that will shape the future of the data center industry. He notes that while AI is currently a major focus, quantum computing will also play a significant role, particularly in areas like security and data processing. As the demand for digital services continues to grow, Equinix aims to balance technological advancement with environmental responsibility.
