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Connect | New York // DCD>Talks AI workloads & battery breakthroughs with Brandon Smith | ZincFive

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  • DCD>Talks Stage
  • Energy & Sustainability
  • Mission Critical Power
  • Open Session
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Brandon Smith

Senior Product Manager, ZincFive Inc

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Brandon Smith

Senior Product Manager, ZincFive Inc

Brandon Smith is a Director of Product Management at ZincFive focused on nickel-zinc (NiZn) battery cabinets and in-rack battery backup solutions for the mission critical space, bringing with him a diverse background of engineering, business development, and product management experience. Previously working with global manufacturers developing battery monitoring systems, VRLA and Lithium-ion battery energy storage solutions, Brandon is now focused on developing safe, reliable, powerful, and sustainable NiZn battery solutions for the data center market.

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George Rockett

Co-Founder & Board Member, Yotta Events & Datacenter Dynamics

George Rockett

George Rockett

Co-Founder & Board Member, Yotta Events & Datacenter Dynamics

George started his first technology publication in 1998, focused on the 'plumbing' of the Internet and has been building and connecting digital infrastructure communities all over the world,

George is fascinated by the sheer scale of the digital infrastructure that is yet to be built, one that will support AI and a new world of accelerated computing; it is 'mission critical' to the future of every industry and every person on the planet and must be done sustainably.

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As data centers scale to meet the rising demands of AI, GPU load profiles, and high-density computing, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems must evolve. In this session, ZincFive’s Brandon Smith explores the latest advancements in battery technology and what that means for the industry and AI deployments. With increasing pressure to reduce footprint, improve reliability, and enhance sustainability, there is now a real conversation around the future of backup power. Whether you’re navigating runtime requirements, energy efficiency, or infrastructure compatibility, this discussion will provide key insights into the next generation of UPS battery technology.