Five Data Center Predictions for 2024 by the Uptime Institute

1.  Operators Brace for a Sustainability Reckoning

New reporting laws and stricter requirements are set to enforce rigorous carbon reporting for data centres in many countries. These regulations will challenge organizations' publicly declared sustainability goals, compelling operators to demonstrate that their targets are both realistic and evidence-based. For many, this will be a challenging and costly endeavor.

2. Limited Impact of AI Demand on Most Operators

Anticipation surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) has the data centre industry preparing for a substantial surge in demand, accompanied by increased power and cooling needs. While the overall impact on data centres may eventually be profound, only a few operators will provide the most demanding AI services.

For most operators, the impact will be indirect: the immediate challenge is determining the most effective way to deliver a more diverse range of densities and resiliency tiers from the same facility.

3. Data Centre Software Grows Smarter, Harnessing Data at Last

Operators have been slow to capitalize on advancements in software, connectivity, and sensor technologies that can optimize and automate critical infrastructure operations. This is starting to change, with more operators embracing new tools and intelligent data use, including machine learning. However, the market is still evolving, and there will be risks associated with complexity, poor implementation, and tool selection.

4. Direct Liquid Cooling Falls Short in Addressing Efficiency Challenges

Operators have high expectations for direct liquid cooling in terms of improving efficiency and sustainability. However, these benefits may remain elusive for many organizations. A gradual rollout of the technology, marked by mixed environments, constrained optimization, and the ongoing requirement for existing systems to run in parallel, will limit its contribution to infrastructure efficiency, even if it is deemed necessary.

5. Hyperscale Campuses Redefine the Data Centre Landscape

The expansion of new hyperscale colocation campuses, connected by high-bandwidth fiber, will alleviate pressure on traditional data centre hotspots and, in the long term, lead to lower colocation prices. As a response to the soaring demand for computing and storage, the hyperscale campus will evolve gradually, with the availability of fiber and power being critical factors.

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