Sustainable IT Solutions

Next-generation data centers provide endless opportunities, but also present enormous challenges in navigating constraints in capacity. Schneider Electric offers an ongoing case study for solution providers on approaching it all. 

In a word: Partnership. 

Schneider Electric, which has long partnered with solution providers, is now building a partnership with planning, management, and architecture company Stream Data Centers to collaborate on the next generation of hyper-scale and infrastructure buildout.  

“As the need for data centers continues to evolve at an exponential rate, our customers need the ability to plan far in advance to keep up with market demand,” writes Vandana Singh, senior vice president of Schneider Electric’s Secure Power division for North America & Mexico. 

“These partnerships require proactive, strategic counseling on integrated supply chains, the value of digitalization, and efficient electrification,” Singh writes.  

Schneider Electric's partnership with Stream Data Centers demonstrates strategic collaborations crucial for addressing the growing demand for AI-driven data center capacities. This alliance supports Stream's expansion to meet escalating market needs and acts as a model for solution providers aiming to advance in next-generation data center developments. 

To underscore the point, Singh points to industry research showing the data center colocation market will jump from a $30 billion industry in 2022 to $46 billion by 2028. Colocation will be a key part of data center growth. 

By focusing on long-term supply capacity agreements and integrated infrastructure solutions, the partnership aims to deliver enhanced operational efficiency, resilience, and sustainability in the data center industry, providing a roadmap for others in the sector. 

Schneider creates purpose-built and sustainable technology to support high-density AI workloads and digitize their platforms to provide best-in-class monitoring capabilities.  

Aisle containment systems improve cooling efficiency, reduce energy costs, and support higher-density configurations without additional infrastructure. Schneider Electric's NetShelter Aisle Containment and Active Flow Controller can enhance energy savings by up to 40 percent, promoting sustainable practices and green IT initiatives. 

The solutions offer adaptable, modular designs, simplifying installation and maintenance while optimizing data center performance. 

And Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure IT tracks sustainability metrics in data centers effectively. These enhancements aid in managing energy use, emissions, and water use more efficiently, supporting stringent regulatory compliance and improving overall data center sustainability.  

The new automated, model-based reporting tools streamline the tracking process and provide real-time insights, enhancing operational performance and strategic decision-making. 

The time to factor all of this into planning is now. Writes Singh: “As the need for data centers continues to evolve at an exponential rate, our customers need the ability to plan far in advance to keep up with market demand.”