Digitalization is accelerating, which means every aspect of our lives produces increasing amounts of data. At the same time, the increased demand for enormous amounts of processing power to train AI models, implement digital transformation initiatives and operate always-on digital businesses is driving the need for higher-density racks of CPUs and GPUs that run constantly and produce residual heat. Data center operators focused on running sustainable operations have already taken steps to allow for higher temperatures in their buildings that align with the latest standards. In 2022, Equinix became the first colocation data center operator to expand temperature ranges to…

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