Opex Savings for Service Providers
I attended the INCA conference in Newcastle in November 2017 and gave a presentation on Service Provider opex savings, automation and telemetry. My slides were published onto the LinkedIn SlideShare site here:
Why Datacentre Operators Are Prioritising Regions with Lower Energy Costs Over Traditional Locations
Introduction Data centres have become the backbone of the digital economy, supporting everything from cloud computing to artificial intelligence and e-commerce. However, their enormous energy consumption presents a significant challenge for operators , especially as sustainability and cost-efficiency become critical concerns. Traditionally, data centres were built in regions with established infrastructure and access to major markets. However, a growing trend sees operators shifting to locations with lower energy costs , often at the expense of traditional business hubs. This analysis explores the key drivers behind this shift and its implications for the industry. The Impact of Energy Costs on Datacentre Operations The High Energy Demand of Data Centres Data centres consume vast amounts of electricity, primarily for powering servers and cooling systems. Estimates suggest that global data centres use approximately 1-2% of the world’s electricity, with some hyperscale facilities consumi...
