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Startup Sensors Optimize Cooling for European Data Centers

1 report, 1 independent Updated Wed 00:00
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What happened

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EkkoSense, a UK startup, uses wireless sensors inside data-center rooms to monitor temperature, airflow, power, and cooling capacity. Its software converts these readings into a three-dimensional view to help operators identify cooling issues. In 2024, EkkoSense deployed its technology across 20 data-center sites operated by Virgin Media O2.

From euronews.com

Why it matters

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Europe's expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure is driving up data-center electricity consumption, which is straining existing electricity grids. These cooling optimization efforts help mitigate the increased power demand.

From euronews.com

Who's involved

  • Virgin Media O2Operates data-center sites where the sensor technology was deployed

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Virgin Media O2Speculative

    Virgin Media O2 might see a reduction in cooling energy costs at its sites.

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The entities involved

  • Virgin Media O2

    British cable and telecommunications company

    Nothing else this week.

  • NTT

    Dutch progamer

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Coverage

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