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How AI is Reshaping the Future for Data Centres

Nick Cottrell our consultant managing the role
Posted by Nick Cottrell
Published on 3 October 2023

In today's digital age, data centres are the backbone of our connected world, and they have long been both a vault of information and a foundation for hosting cloud-based computing architectures, located in bustling city centres, primarily due to their need for low-latency access. However, the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to revolutionise data centres job role and location variety.

 

Changing Data Centre Requirements

AI applications, such as machine learning and deep learning, have distinct requirements compared to traditional cloud-based data centre services. Unlike the latter, AI is not as sensitive to latency. This shift in requirements is liberating data centres from their urban constraints.

AI-driven data centres can now be strategically located in areas where real estate costs are substantially lower. This allows businesses to reduce operational expenses while maintaining or even improving their data processing capabilities, ultimately leading to cost savings that can be invested in AI development.


New Data centre Locations

One of the most exciting consequences of AI's influence is the exploration of unconventional data centre locations. Regions that were previously overlooked, such as the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Africa/Nigeria, and Eastern European countries, are gaining traction as ideal data centre destinations. These regions offer several key advantages:

Abundant Power Resources

The UAE, with its investments in renewable energy sources, offers a reliable power supply for energy-intensive data centre operations. African countries are tapping into their renewable energy potential to provide a stable power source, while Eastern European countries offer competitive energy rates, making them attractive choices for data centres.

 

Cost-Effective Real Estate

Rising land prices in urban centres have made it economically unfeasible for businesses to expand or construct new data centres. In contrast, regions like Africa and Eastern Europe provide ample space at a fraction of the cost, making them financially appealing options.

 

Strategic Geopolitical Position

 The UAE's strategic location at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa makes it an ideal hub for serving a global customer base. Similarly, Eastern Europe's proximity to major European markets and Africa's growing economic importance make them attractive data centre destinations.

 

Surge in Data Centre Engineer Jobs

As AI continues to reshape data centres, the demand for skilled data centre engineers is skyrocketing. These professionals are responsible for optimising data centre operations, efficiently allocating resources, and implementing AI algorithms to enhance performance and reduce energy consumption.

 

AI's impact on data centres is profound, driving changes in infrastructure requirements and leading to the emergence of unconventional data centre locations. Simultaneously, this transformation is creating a surge in data centre engineer jobs, offering exciting career prospects for those skilled in technologies. This evolution promises a more diversified and decentralised data centre landscape, capable of meeting the escalating demands of our increasingly connected world.

Find your next Data Centre job with QCS Staffing 

At QCS Staffing, we excel in uniting people with life changing industries which includes exciting opportunities in Data Centres and AI. We specialise in recruiting skilled professionals from around the globe for some of the world’s biggest Data Centre companies and projects. If you are looking for your next Data Centre role, check out our data centre jobs, or send us your resume today. Also, check out our article on data centre predictions for the future.