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AI efficiency gains are potentially driving greater demand and are likely increasing overall power use, owing to the growing demand from enterprises, especially for inferencing and fine-tuning. Abhijit Dubey, President and CEO of NTT Data, discusses how advancements in AI are driving increased demand for data centers in India. He also emphasizes the importance of strategic investments in digital infrastructure to meet the growing needs of the AI-driven economy.

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Effective airflow management in data centers is crucial to preventing the inefficiencies caused by the mixing of hot and cold air streams. By adopting smarter airflow management best practices, data centers can sustain growth while minimising their environmental footprint, thereby playing a crucial role in the transition to a more sustainable future. To find out what these best practices are, read this article by U.N. Krishnaraj, National Head at Legrand Data Center Solutions India.

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As India undergoes rapid digital transformation, the demand for robust, scalable and sustainable data center infrastructure is reaching new heights. In this video discussion, Varun Gupta, Senior Analyst at Counterpoint Research, engaged with Sridhar Pinnapureddy, Founder and Chairman of CtrlS Data centers, at the launch of their 75MW Namma Data center in Chennai, to understand what is driving this momentum and how to prepare for a future driven by AI and cloud workloads.

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In a recent report titled ‘Attracting AI Data Center Infrastructure Investment in India’, Deloitte reveals that India may require an additional 45–50 million square feet of real estate and 40–45 terawatt-hours (TWh) of incremental power by 2030 to meet the growing demand for AI. This puts India at a critical inflection point – are we ready to address this requirement? Find out in this story which also carries a link to the full report

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Raritan explains why intelligent rack PDUs are key for high-density, GPU-heavy deployments—think real-time monitoring, remote control, and resilience.
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The PX4 PDU offers advanced outlet-level power monitoring, environmental sensors, and support for AI-ready infrastructure. Its design enhances operational visibility and energy efficiency, aligning with modern data center needs.



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