Schneider Electric, NVIDIA Revamp AI Data Center Design
Schneider Electrics has shared a collaboration with NVIDIA to optimize data centre infrastructure and pave the way for advancements in edge artificial intelligence (AI) and digital twin technologies. To assist IT professionals in addressing persistent pain points related to IT deployment in data centres and distributed edge IT environments, Schneider Electric has introduced Intelligent Micro Data Center One, an order-to-site assembly package covering power, cooling, security, and monitoring into a single enclosure. Simultaneously, Schneider Electric has launched the APC Smart-UPS Ultra, the industry’s smallest and lightest, single-phase 8 and 10kW uninterruptible power supply, and the latest evolution of gas-insulated switchgear with pure air technology and digital connectivity, SF6-free switchgear for medium voltage.
“We’re unlocking the future of AI for organizations,” said Pankaj Sharma, Executive Vice President of Secure Power Division & Data Center Business at Schneider Electric “By combining our expertise in data centre solutions with NVIDIA’s leadership in AI technologies, we’re helping organizations to overcome data centre infrastructure limitations and unlock the full potential of AI. Our collaboration with NVIDIA paves the way for a more efficient, sustainable, and transformative future powered by AI.”
Schneider Electric is leveraging its expertise in data centre infrastructure and NVIDIA’s advanced AI technologies to introduce the first publicly available AI data centre reference designs. These designs are set to redefine the benchmarks for AI deployment and operation within data centre ecosystems, marking a significant milestone in the industry’s evolution.
With AI applications gaining traction across industries and demanding more resources than traditional computing, the need for processing power has surged exponentially. The rise of AI has spurred notable transformations and complexities in data center design and operation, with data center operators working to swiftly construct and operate energy-stable facilities that are both energy-efficient and scalable.
Schneider Electric will introduce cutting-edge data centre designs tailored for NVIDIA’s AI workloads, such as data processing, engineering simulation, and generative AI. The company aims to help data centre owners integrate AI solutions efficiently, enhance deployment, and ensure reliable operations. In addition, AVEVA, a subsidiary of Schneider Electric, will connect its digital twin platform to NVIDIA Omniverse, enabling seamless collaboration between designers, engineers, and stakeholders and reducing time to market and costs for data centre operators.
“With AI’s recent explosion and popularity, data centres have taken a leading role in driving digitization and electrification. Data centres are crucial for the most advanced systems and catalyse sustainable progress across all industries. Simultaneously, the rapid advancement of digital technologies, the rise of edge IT, and the increasing adoption of IoT applications have generated a growing demand for computing, networking, and storage resources in edge IT environments. This demand arises from the convergence of operation technology (OT) and the need for proximity to support critical business processes and enhance user experiences.” shared Steven Lee, Director, Secure Power, Power Systems and Industrial Automation, Schneider Electric Hong Kong.
