Big Data Quarterly
Summary
The demand for data centers is on the uptick, being driven by the increased growth of digital services from cloud computing, AI, and 5G to apps on smartphones, laptops, and desktops. To keep up with this surge, approximately 4,750 data centers are now actively under construction across the U.S.
However, a significant aspect of energy consumption is dedicated to data center cooling systems, which are crucial for maintaining optimal operating temperatures and preventing hardware failure. This is straining electric grids in areas with high demand due to aging infrastructure or lagging power availability. Additionally, a predominant method, water-based cooling, utilizes vast amounts of water, putting undue pressure on local water sources.
Rick Focke, director of product management, enterprise access control at Johnson Controls, offered expert insights on the physical security challenges and solutions being considered with the rise of this unprecedented construction.
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