It may seem like artificial intelligence (AI) became a media buzzword overnight, but this disruptive technology has been at the forefront of our agenda for several years at Digital Realty. We’ve seen how the advent of cloud technology significantly transformed the landscape of digital business, and AI is set to disrupt industries in ways we…
In the age of artificial intelligence (AI), how can enterprises evaluate whether their existing data center design can fully employ the modern requirements needed to run AI? There are major considerations as IT leaders develop their AI strategies and evaluate the landscape of their infrastructure. This blog examines: What is considered legacy IT infrastructure? How to integrate…
What is required to enable Private AI for enterprises? Chris Sharp, CTO, discusses AI’s unique requirements for power density and interconnectivity and how PlatformDIGITAL® has been the home of AI and HPC deployments for many years. Watch this video to hear how these early deployments influenced our AI and HPC solutions. One of the reasons why…
In my role as CTO, I’m often asked how Digital Realty designs our data centers to support new and future workloads, both efficiently and sustainably. How do we ensure that data centers built for the simple enterprise use case of web hosting can support the next generation of artificial intelligence (AI) workloads and the huge volumes of…
Artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) have emerged as key areas of opportunity for innovation and business transformation. The challenge for IT leaders is to enable these high-density workloads with the right IT infrastructure, and increasingly the community is discussing advanced cooling technologies like liquid cooling. While direct liquid cooling (DLC) is being deployed…
Data volumes continue to expand at an exponential rate, with no sign of slowing down. For instance, IDC predicts that the amount of commercial data in storage will grow to 12.8 ZB by 2026. To watch 12.8 ZB worth of movies in 780p HD, you’d need to plant yourself in front of the TV for…
Companies pour millions into AI initiatives, only to find themselves mired in pilot purgatory — endless cycles of testing and tweaking with no tangible results. It’s not enough to start strong; you need to finish with impact. The stakes are high but AI has the potential to revolutionize industries, driving unprecedented efficiencies, innovation, and growth.…
What is playing on the minds of senior IT executives confronted with the multiple challenges of cybersecurity and compliance? At a recent supper roundtable in London, convened by the endpoint and IT management vendor NinjaOne, attendees discussed some of the industry’s most complex issues. Yet throughout the evening, the common denominator was the need to…
In a move aimed at bolstering its position as a global leader in technological innovation, the Dubai government has appointed 22 Chief AI Officers (CAIOs) across various governmental entities. This strategic initiative underscores Dubai’s commitment to harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize public services, streamline operations, and drive economic growth in the region. H.H. Sheikh…
In a significant move towards advancing its digital infrastructure capabilities, Ooredoo Group has announced its partnership with NVIDIA, marking a pivotal step in fostering the AI revolution across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. This collaboration solidifies Ooredoo’s commitment to becoming a leading digital infrastructure provider in the MENA region, leveraging NVIDIA’s cutting-edge…