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Energy-Efficient Data Centers and AI Applications

How NTT DATA and WAGO Save Energy in Data Centers

Digital applications, cloud computing and artificial intelligence are growing around the world at breathtaking rates. Global Data Centers (GDC) is a single entity that operates 45 data centers in the EMEA region. In order to control and reduce their power consumption in a targeted way, GDC relies on the interaction between artificial intelligence and automation components from WAGO. We provide an insight into the interplay between data collection and analysis and the leveraging of efficiency potential.

In This Article, You Will Learn:

  • Why AI and automation are crucial for improving energy efficiency in data centers.
  • The importance of Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) in data center operations.
  • How NTT DATA and WAGO achieve significant energy savings with AI and modular technologies.
  • Why WAGO's modular product design is ideal for modernizing critical infrastructure.

WAGO on Tour

Efficient Data Center through AI and Automation

Innovation Through Cooperation

How NTT Data and WAGO Save Energy in Data Centers

Greater Energy Efficiency

Data center energy consumption, including cooling, lighting and other infrastructure components, is significant. Current building and energy guidelines mandate not only a reduction in CO2 emissions by 2027 but also greater energy efficiency.

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Maximize Potential Savings

With over 1,600 MW of IT load in more than 20 countries, the NTT DATA network is a major player in the industry - and is working intensively on ways to save energy and costs. AI plays a central role in optimizing these locations. By combining artificial intelligence with WAGO's automation components, NTT can monitor, regulate and control the energy infrastructure to achieve substantial savings.

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Components from WAGO

Details of the WAGO Products Installed in the Project

Controllers

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) provide cost-effective automation solutions for machines and systems. They are known for their high performance, low power consumption, versatile interfaces, compact size and high safety standards.

Key Benefits:

  • Programmable via CODESYS per IEC 61131-1 – scalable computing power
  • Suitable for extreme environments
  • Perfectly combine with the WAGO I/O System 750
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WAGO Edge Devices (IPCs)

Edge computing integrates cloud functionality directly into machines, ensuring seamless IT and OT connectivity. WAGO’s broad portfolio of high-performance edge controllers and computers meets higher performance and speed requirements, using IPCs.

Key Benefits:

  • High computing power
  • Easy cloud connection
  • High security standards