January 2025 Data center predictions for 2025 In the news Leadership Sustainability Home Insights In the news Data center predictions for 2025 A turning point with focus on AI-driven efficiency, sustainability, and compliance with emerging regulations. Published by TechInformed 27 January 2025 In its 2025 Informed: Data Centre Predictions, TechInformed highlights the growing role of data centers amid the AI boom, emphasizing the need to balance increased computing demands with environmental and social responsibilities. Experts predict that 2025 will be a turning point for energy usage, as data centers face rising power requirements driven by AI applications. To address these challenges, there’s a focus on retrofitting existing facilities and investing in purpose-built, AI-optimized data centers. Innovations like digital twins are expected to improve efficiency by simulating physical environments to optimize power distribution and cooling.Sustainability remains a key theme, with experts stressing the importance of integrating renewable energy, advanced cooling solutions, and smart energy management to reduce carbon footprints. The pressure to achieve net-zero emissions is increasing, and organizations are expected to adopt circular economy practices, such as reusing and repurposing materials and energy. Additionally, new EU legislation will require data centers to report on carbon emissions and metrics like Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE), pushing organizations to take action on their digital carbon footprint. The need for a more diverse workforce is also highlighted, with Fredrik Jansson, Chief Strategy and Marketing & Communications Officer from atNorth, sharing his thoughts: “The data center industry—traditionally male-dominated—needs to recognize that diversity drives creativity and innovation. With the sector growing rapidly, the skills gap is widening, and businesses need to look beyond their usual talent pools to evolve.” The article also discusses the growing importance of edge computing, as demand for real-time data processing accelerates. In this shift, data centers will need to become more distributed to meet the needs of local markets. Overall, the article stresses the importance of balancing rapid technological advancements with sustainable practices in the data center industry. Read the full article here. Share