As data center operators strive to optimize cooling systems for efficiency, flexibility has emerged as a crucial design consideration. The importance of flexibility in accommodating evolving IT loads, changing environmental conditions, and emerging cooling technologies has never been more significant, particularly as the growth in AI drives further demands on facilities and their cooling systems. However, with this need to integrate multiple systems also comes challenges including higher installation and maintenance costs, increased risk of system failures, etc. With all this in mind, how are companies ensuring that they implement the best cooling strategies?

This panel will explore the emerging cooling technologies on the horizon, the differences in cooling strategies for different applications and how companies are preparing for the future to ensure that their cooling meets the demands of future requirements.