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Data Centre World Awards has reduced global energy consumption by
15 per cent in a year through integration of
The centrepiece of Data Centre World was
design and operational practices to prioritise
undoubtedly the annual Data Centre World Awards
emissions reduction and sustainability, praised
ceremony, introduced by Rabinder Aulakh as follows:
for “a comprehensive approach to Net Zero
The partnership aims to support up to 47,000 young that incorporates energy efficiency, hear re-
people to enjoy their own Big Bang at School day with use and supply of renewables with a good eye
special science and engineering activities, workshops on tackling the biodiversity crisis”
and projects designed to arouse passion and
• Best Data Centre Operator - CBRE for
curiosity for all things related to STEM. The objective
“detailed plans for training and staff
is to bring tyhe same fun, excitement and interactive
development” and “proven results, client
learning experiences that are provided by the Big
satisfaction and industry leading practices”
Bang fair to the classroom to benefit 11 to 14-year-
that “solidify their position as a data centre
olds.
operations leader”
Dr. Kevin P. Stenson, Director of The Royal Air Force • Environmental Product of the Year - Leil
DATA CENTRE WORLD Charitable Trust, says: Storage for its Infinite Cold Engine and HM-
“In its fifth consecutive year, we are thrilled to host SMR HDD technology which optimises power
the DCW Awards Arena, powered by Dunwoody management, reducing active drives, and cuts
and supported by a panel of industry experts. The emissions by 43 per cent while maintaining
annual award ceremony recognises exceptional fast data access, praised for “cracking the
achievements and innovations that have code on efficiency, slashing energy use and
significantly enhanced the sector and aligned with extending drive lifespans, showing how smart
key industry objectives.” design can make sustainability practical and
profitable for data centres of all sizes”
Data Centre World, now in its sixteenth year, was Infrastructure)
This year three new award categories have been
the principal exhibition at Tech Show London, held • Special Contribution to improving Resilience
• The Great DCA Debate: Do you support the introduced, namely:
at the London ExCel Centre on 12th. and 13th. March, through Innovation - World Humanitarian
Government’s AI Growth Plan - Those in favour
the other co-located exhibitions being Cloud and • The AI Excellence Award, won by RiT Tech Support Foundation, praised for “thinking
versus those opposed (various presenters)
AI Infrastructure, DevOps Live, Cloud and Cyber who were commended for “a focused of resilience in a different way: the human
Security Expo, and Big Data and AI World. • Can we really build AI Clusters that are submission of the system to enhance the DCIM factor” and “offering a focused-based training
sustainable? (Open Compute Project requirements of a data centre” programme”
With over 300 exhibitors Data Centre World had by
Foundation)
far the greatest presence with the other exhibitions • The Technology Project of the Year • Best Talent Developer - Colt Data Centre
having around 180 between them. This was • Training tomorrow’s Digital Technicians Award, won by AdaniConnex for “data Services for their AI-driven digital learning
complemented with 64 presentations spread (National Data Centre Academy) centre management training embracing platform which “integrates talent acquisition,
across three selected theatres, namely: comprehensive control and records” onboarding, retention and development with a
In introducing the event Data Centre World Portfolio clear focus on inclusivity, professional growth
• The Security of Tech Award, won by PureDC
• Keynote Global Strategies: People, Environment Director Rabinder Aulakh stated: and cultural alignment”
for an entry that “offered comprehensive
and Innovation
“ For sixteen years Data Centre World has physical data cyber controls in a managed • Innovation Product of the Year - Finchetto
• Design and Build and Physical Security been the leading event in the sector, playing a and structured way, controlling all elements of for its world first fully optical passive network
crucial role in shaping the industry’s calendar. access to the data centre and its contents” switch which “directly addresses the challenge
• Energy Efficiency, Cost Management and DCIM
of waste reduction by significantly lowering
As the premier event for the data centre
The remaining nine awards were presented as energy consumption and reducing cooling
Examples of the presentations included: industry, Data Centre World offers a
follows: requirements”
comprehensive showcase of essential
• How Adiabatic Technology is changing solutions and services for data centre • Special Contribution to improving Energy • Best Reuse or Recycling of Products, Energy or
Sustainability and steering towards a greener needs. Our global commitment is reflected Efficiency - EkkoSense for a monitoring system Data Centre Infrastructure, won by Redcentric
Future (Frigel) in unparalleled networking opportunities, that “enables data centre operators to ensure plc for an entry which “enables water reuse
engaging sessions with top professionals from optimum energy efficiency and stay one step and should be replicable”
• Powering Data Centres in the AI Era (Schneider
various sectors, and a platform for exhibitors to ahead of the game”
Electric)
unveil their latest products and services.
• Most successfully delivered Data
• The Impact of AI on Digital Infrastructure
Understanding the challenges professionals Centre - Vantage Data Centres for “a great
Design and Deployment (Eaton)
face in the data centre industry, this event is project building on successful processes,
• Optimising Data Centre Design in the Age of AI carefully designed to provide valuable insights and taking the model a step further for
(Red Engineering) on how the latest technology meets today’s continued success” [This relates to Vantage’s
demands and shapes the future of data BER12 hyperscale facility in Berlin, which was
• Protection from Cyber Threats: Strategies for
centres.” delivered ahead of schedule in 23 months and
tackling Modern Cybersecurity Challenges
had no lost time incidents]
(Pulsant Data Centres)
• Green Data Centre of the Year - to Atos, a
• Building X: Transforming the Data Centre
global leader in digital transformation that
Lifecycle with Design, Build and Operate
manages 27 data centres worldwide and
Digital Twin Technology (Siemens Smart
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