Research by Seagate highlights critical barriers to data center sustainability, including high energy consumption and physical space constraints. Goldman Sachs predicts a 165% increase in global power demand from data centers by 2030, with a strong emphasis on balancing carbon emissions and operational costs. Despite overwhelming concerns about environmental impacts, only a small fraction of business leaders prioritize sustainability in purchasing decisions. The report calls for a new approach to data infrastructure, driven by the rising data volumes and AI adoption fueling demand.
High energy consumption, raw material requirements, and physical space constraints hinder progress in data center sustainability, necessitating a fundamental shift in infrastructure strategy.
Data centers are under intense scrutiny due to their energy demands, especially as AI adoption grows, highlighting the need for optimizing cost and sustainability.
While 94.5% report increasing data storage needs, only 3.3% prioritize environmental concerns in purchasing decisions, reflecting a disconnect between awareness and action.
Many data center decision-makers aim to enhance energy efficiency, yet only a minority feel they are doing enough, illustrating ongoing challenges in sustainability.
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