Dr. Rand Talib is a Research Analyst at Uptime Institute with expertise in energy analysis, building performance modeling, and sustainability. Dr. Talib holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with a concentration in building systems and energy efficiency. Her background blends academic research and real-world consulting, with a strong foundation in machine learning, energy audits, and high-performance infrastructure systems.
rtalib@uptimeinstitute.com
A fire in South Korea’s government data center shows how a misjudged safety fix and a lithium-ion battery can spark a national outage, proving that battery chemistry, placement, and procedures are central to resilience.
AI is changing how data centers operate, what began with algorithmic fine-tuning of chilled-water plants is now moving into the IT side of operations, closer to the load. But will operators ever trust AI enough to let it run the room?
The Netherlands have published the data center EED information and KPI forms for the 2024 operating year. However, the data set from the 104 facilities that reported data has limited value due to incomplete submissions.
Rising IT power densities are pushing chilled water systems to their limits. AI-driven control offers predictive load management, optimized sequencing and stable delta-T under demanding conditions.
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