This post is a part of DIL Intelligence series from Energy Alternatives India (EAI), India’s leading climate-tech consulting firm.
DIL stands for Decarbonization for India’s Leaders and provides comprehensive market intelligence and updates to Indian corporate leaders on prominent decarbonization efforts across the Indian industrial ecosystem. DIL is provided by EAI’s strategy consulting team. More about our consulting from here.
Efficient data centers through AI is unmistakable. The advancements are optimizing power usage and improving airflow. AI-powered operations use machine learning algorithms and predictive analytics to sift through vast amounts of real-time data. This enables operators to discern patterns, optimize resource allocation, and streamline workload management, and capacity planning, ensuring a higher level of operational efficiency.
AI adoption in data centers is significantly improving energy efficiency (up to 40%), operational efficiency (30% increase), and cybersecurity (25% threat reduction). It supports ambitious sustainability goals (net-zero by 2030), drives market growth (USD 8 billion by 2026), enhances PUE (<1.5), and optimizes edge computing with 5G and IoT.
Nxtra by Airtel, under the leadership of CEO Asish Arora, exemplifies a pioneering approach in employing AI to boost operational efficiency and sustainability. Nxtra’s strategy includes a substantial push towards green energy, aiming for net zero by 2031, and showcasing a notable 20% improvement in Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE). This is indicative of Nxtra’s holistic commitment to leveraging AI not only for optimizing system predictability and reducing energy consumption but also for enhancing the security operations of data centers.
AdaniConneX, a collaboration between Adani Group and EdgeConneX, is a leading data center provider in India. Offering scalable solutions, prioritizing sustainability and reliability. Their data centers, powered by renewable energy goals, ensure carrier and cloud neutrality. Automation and AI enhance efficiency, while services like lift-and-shift streamline operations.
AI is not merely a technological trend but a fundamental shift that redefines the efficiency, security, and sustainability of data centers globally. The journey towards AI-powered data centers, exemplified by leaders like Nxtra by Airtel, is filled with potential and challenges, where technology and innovation converge to meet the expanding demands of the digital age.
This post is a part of DIL Intelligence series from Energy Alternatives India (EAI), India’s leading climate-tech consulting firm.
DIL stands for Decarbonization for India’s Leaders and provides comprehensive market intelligence and updates to Indian corporate leaders on prominent decarbonization efforts across the Indian industrial ecosystem. DIL is provided by EAI’s strategy consulting team. More about our consulting from here.
