The Future of
Data Center
18 | THE DATA CENTER JOURNAL
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By AnAnd krisHnA And vlAdiMir gulkArov
Data centers are becoming more and more intrinsic to every facet of
our lives. Data that is stored and processed in data centers is shaping
how we travel, conduct our financial affairs, build and deliver products
and services, communicate, shop, keep our societies secure, receive
information, entertain ourselves, and get health care—to name just a
few areas! The role of this data in our lives is growing rapidly, making
us more productive. In line with this trend, power-distribution needs
are evolving, driven by industry, technology, regulatory and economic
changes. This article explores how power distribution in data centers
will evolve—specifically, what's changing, what's driving the change
and how power distribution might look in the future.
Power Distribution