Episode 216: Craig Pennington; AI, Liquid Cooling, and How to Save a Data Center (& Your Marriage?) from The QTS Experience

Episode 216: Craig Pennington; AI, Liquid Cooling, and How to Save a Data Center (& Your Marriage?)

2 hour 1 minutes Posted Feb 12, 2025 at 10:00 am.

Introduction and Overview

Craig’s Background and Career Path

Life in California vs. London

Defining AI’s Role in Modern Data Centers

GPU vs. CPU: Meeting AI Workload Demands

Powering the Future: AI’s Impact on Energy Needs

Liquid Cooling for High-Density Applications

Challenges in Power Distribution and Multi-Story Data Centers

The Promise of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)

Industry Collaboration for Unified Solutions

Leveraging Open Standards to Drive Innovation

The Evolution of Telecom Standards in Data Center Design

Navigating Legacy Challenges in a Rapidly Advancing Industry

Sustainability in Data Centers: The Next Frontier

Decoding the Complexity of Edge Computing

Emerging Technologies on the Horizon

Lessons Learned from Industry Challenges

Looking Ahead: The Future of Data Center Design

Closing Thoughts and Takeaways

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Craig Pennington takes us on a journey from adventures with the Royal Air Force to rethinking data centers for AI environments. Tune in for GPU gossip, liquid cooling confessions, and why collaboration might just save us all! This episode is as electrifying as a 130-kilowatt cabinet!

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