August 29, 2026
Just like a Formula 1 pit crew, Cooling Distribution Units don’t usually get a place on the podium but are critical to winning the AI infrastructure race. At the recent Hungarian Grand Prix, Racing Bulls’ pit crew set a record […]
July 21, 2026
Executive Summary: While direct-to-chip and immersion are leading alternatives for high-density racks, 80% of data hall square footage still requires precision air control — which is where modular CRAH and edge air platforms like Airsys’ Optima2™ fill the gap. Related […]
March 23, 2026
What Is Actually Cool About AI? Redefining AI Infrastructure for International Data Center Day Today, the world celebrates International Data Center Day, a moment to recognize the digital backbone that keeps our society connected. But as we look at the […]
March 13, 2026
Energy efficiency is not a new concept in the data center industry, but it is most often discussed in the context of hyperscale facilities. The rapid growth of AI has been closely associated with high-density hyperscalers, their rising power consumption, […]
March 6, 2026
Data centers are becoming more efficient, but their overall environmental footprint continues to grow. AI-driven infrastructure expansion is intensifying real-world impacts, including global warming pressure, water stress in vulnerable regions, and ecosystem disruption. Cooling is fundamental to building green data […]
February 17, 2026
Most conversations about data centers focus on power. Far less attention is paid to the other resource quietly keeping digital infrastructure running: water. Behind every workload is a cooling system that depends, directly and indirectly, on water to manage heat […]
February 17, 2026
Discussions about the data center market often focus on aggregate growth, rising demand, expanding capacity, and strong revenue projections. Evidently, CNBC reported that more than $61 billion flowed into the data center sector in 2025, setting a new record. But […]
January 28, 2026
Investment in the data center industry shows no signs of slowing. In 2025, spending by the six U.S. hyperscalers (Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, Oracle, Meta Platforms, and CoreWeave) approached $400 billion, with projections reaching $500 billion in 2026 and $600 billion […]
January 26, 2026
Even before the “AI boom”, the data center industry had already aligned around one consensus: liquid cooling has emerged as the most viable path forward for supporting the performance, efficiency, and scalability required by next-generation AI data centers. Recent market […]
January 5, 2026
AI is accelerating data center growth in ways that traditional compute never did, and by 2030, AI is expected to represent nearly half of all compute workloads. That surge comes from the two sides of the AI lifecycle: AI training, […]
January 5, 2026
TL;DR AI remains the primary force driving 2026 data center trends. Industry growth accelerates while power, water, and land constraints tighten. Sustainability initiatives intensify as environmental impact grows. Efficiency metrics evolve beyond PUE, with greater focus on power-to-compute performance. Edge […]
November 25, 2025
Liquid cooling is taking its place as one of the most effective methods for thermal control in high-density, AI-driven compute environments, but it is the technology behind the coolant distribution system that makes the cooling process work so well. Think […]
November 20, 2025
The surge in AI demand proves that construction models that have been around for 200 years can still deliver value for modern needs. We’re talking about modular construction. Homes, offices, and even city blocks have been constructed this way, featuring […]
November 17, 2025
Meeting AI Workload Demands Through Innovation “With the growth of AI, we’re seeing unprecedented demands on compute,” says Fischels. As data centers transition into the AI and HPC era, power density and heat loads are increasing dramatically, which is […]
November 17, 2025
Article by Paul Quigley The Alphabet Soup of Data Centers If there’s one thing the data center industry loves, it’s an acronym. We’ve had our PUEs and WUEs, DCIMs, CRACs, CRAHs, CDUs, GPUs, and PUDs. Every conference badge, every […]
October 21, 2025
The demand for AI-ready data center capacity shows no signs of slowing down, and is projected to grow at an average rate of 33% annually through 2030, according to McKinsey & Company. As AI workloads intensify, so do power and […]
October 6, 2025
Cloud elasticity has become a trending buzzword in the data center industry, particularly as hyperscalers, colocation, and AI-driven facilities expand. The ability to provision and de-provision computing resources dynamically based on demand is now seen as essential for performance, efficiency, […]
September 23, 2025
Are today’s data center cooling systems ready for the AI era? Try to answer this question by visualizing a marathon runner wearing walking shoes — they’re simply not built for the pace, pressure, or performance demanded by the race. In […]
September 10, 2025
Data centers have gained prominence over the last few years, with many people taking notice how they uphold large parts of our modern, digital society. Data centers are increasingly seen as the backbone of modern society. But they’re also under […]
August 26, 2025
If you compared the American computing map today to just a year ago, you might not recognize it. Across the country, companies are racing to expand their AI infrastructure footprint, led by tech giants who keep acquiring hundreds of thousands […]
August 12, 2025
Hyperscalers and colocation providers are racing to meet AI’s surging demands. Yet, as workloads grow, so does thermal output, exposing serious gaps in data center cooling approaches. Some might assume that adding more cooling capacity is enough to close these […]
July 22, 2025
Keeping colocation data centers cool isn’t just about temperature; it’s about trust. With multiple tenants relying on shared infrastructure to run critical operations, even minor fluctuations in cooling performance can ripple into major disruptions. As high-density data centers become the […]
July 3, 2025
Cooling systems drive a large share of data center energy use, making them one of the most critical areas to target for improving overall energy efficiency. As demands on data centers increase, cooling will be key to powering the next […]
June 18, 2025
Can you remember going on a road trip 15 years ago? Or how you got around your hometown? Chances are, you used a paper map. At the time, it was the only way to navigate unfamiliar areas. But as cities […]
June 3, 2025
In 2025, a farmer in Iowa can monitor crop conditions using AI-powered sensors with the same real-time precision a Wall Street trader can analyze market data. This kind of universal computing access is possible because data centers are no longer […]
May 20, 2025
In recent years, a growing narrative has gained traction, suggesting that air cooling systems have reached their limits. We keep hearing industry leaders saying that “air cooling must go” and give way to liquid-based methods. While there’s some truth behind […]
April 8, 2025
Imagine a data center as an orchestra. Energy and water are two key instruments — one powering the performance, the other keeping it cool and in tune. When they play in harmony, the result is a masterpiece of efficient, sustainable […]
March 22, 2025
Rows of black server racks, glowing red and yellow indicator lights, and the constant hum of cooling systems — this is the familiar image of a relentless, always-on, energy-intensive data center. This scene reflects a stark reality: according to the […]
March 10, 2025
Compact and powerful — this is the direction technology is heading. Remember the days when mobile phones were bulky and heavy? Over the years, these devices have become smaller, smarter, and more sophisticated, serving as multipurpose pocket-sized computers. High-density data […]
February 10, 2025
The intersection of AI and data centers represents one of the most significant data center trends of this decade. As artificial intelligence reshapes industries and drives innovation, it’s fundamentally transforming how data centers are designed, built, and operated. The impact […]
January 23, 2025
Have you ever felt choked, like the air around you just isn’t enough to keep you going? That’s exactly the situation many data centers are facing today. Air cooling methods are still prevailing in the market, and have served the […]
January 16, 2025
The data center industry is at the heart of a digital transformation, and its rapid evolution shows no signs of slowing down. With worldwide market growth projected to triple by 2034 — rising from $256 billion to approximately $776 billion […]
December 10, 2024
It’s that time of year again. Streets glow with colorful lights, festive decorations adorn stores and homes, and the air is filled with a special holiday spirit. While many of us take this opportunity to slow down, enjoy some time […]
October 24, 2024
The air quality in a data center cannot be fully assessed without considering humidity. Humidity, like temperature, significantly affects the longevity of sensitive equipment and overall data center performance. Still, maintaining optimal humidity levels is an often overlooked aspect of […]
September 18, 2024
Think about your household chores — no one enjoys doing them. Still, keeping the house clean and in top shape enhances your living experience and helps preserve and increase its value. This principle takes on even greater significance when applied […]
September 4, 2024
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecasts an 85% chance that the Atlantic hurricane season in 2024 will be “above normal.” What exactly does that mean? NOAA’s projections suggest a range of 17 to 25 total named storms, with […]
August 26, 2024
When making a significant purchase, such as a car or a house, you know to consider not only the here and now. Instead, you know long-term thinking is crucial. Things change, and you want your investment to serve you well […]
August 19, 2024
Selecting the right cooling system for your data center can be a daunting task. Among the various options available, evaporative cooling stands out as an innovative and efficient solution. As the name suggests, evaporative cooling uses the evaporation process to […]
July 25, 2024
In the ever-expanding digital landscape, data centers serve as the backbone of our interconnected world. As these facilities grow in size and complexity, so does their energy consumption. At the heart of this challenge lies data center cooling — a […]
July 10, 2024
The global craving for data continually grows and shows no signs of slowing down. Data powers a wide range of activities, from everyday tasks like driving, emailing, listening to music, and even cleaning houses (thanks, iRobot) to more complex applications […]
July 3, 2024
Selecting a cooling system for your data center is similar to buying a house — a decision that requires careful consideration of multiple factors. Just as you would evaluate a house’s size, layout, location, and amenities, data center operators must […]
June 26, 2024
The cooling practices and temperature standards of today will be considered hot tomorrow. This law of nature applies not only to climate trends but also to telecom stations and data center cooling. All industry forecasts unanimously predict a striking rise […]
April 25, 2024
Data centers already account for 1.5% of worldwide energy consumption, and if this is not jaw-dropping enough, then market estimates are that their energy usage will quadruple by 2030. As data centers expand to meet this surging appetite for data […]
April 25, 2024
It has already been widely acknowledged that data center cooling can’t be compromised. To put it bluntly, even a brief cooling outage can trigger catastrophic fallout, impacting both end-users and data center operators. With that in mind, precision cooling technologies […]