Schneider Electric (SE) is collaborating with NVIDIA to optimise data centre infrastructure and pave the way for advancements in edge artificial intelligence (AI) and digital twin technologies.
“We’re unlocking the future of AI for organisations,” said Pankaj Sharma, executive vice president of Secure Power Division & Data Centre Business at Schneider Electric. He claimed that the combination of Schneider Electric’s expertise in data centre solutions with NVIDIA’s leadership in AI technologies, the companies will help organisations overcome data centre infrastructure limitations and unlock the full potential of AI. He added that the collaboration with NVIDIA paves the way for a more efficient, sustainable, and transformative future powered by AI.
Cutting-edge data centre reference designs
The partnership aims to introduce the first publicly available AI data centre reference designs. These designs are set to redefine the benchmarks for AI deployment and operation within data centre ecosystems, marking a significant milestone in the industry’s evolution.
With AI applications gaining traction across industries and demanding more resources than traditional computing, the need for processing power has surged exponentially.
The rise of AI has spurred notable transformations and complexities in data centre design and operation, with data centre operators working to swiftly construct and operate energy-stable facilities that are both energy-efficient and scalable.
Schneider Electric will introduce cutting-edge data centre designs tailored for NVIDIA’s AI workloads, such as data processing, engineering simulation, and generative AI. The company aims to help data centre owners integrate AI solutions efficiently, enhance deployment, and ensure reliable operations.
Schneider Electric subsidiary AVEVA will connect its digital twin platform to NVIDIA Omniverse, enabling seamless collaboration between designers, engineers, and stakeholders and reducing time to market and costs for data centre operators.
Commenting on the growing popularity of AI, Steven Lee, director for secure power, power systems and industrial automation at Schneider Electric Hong Kong, says data centres have taken a leading role in driving digitization and electrification.
“Data centres are crucial for the most advanced systems and act as catalysts for sustainable progress across all industries. Simultaneously, the rapid advancement of digital technologies, the rise of edge IT, and the increasing adoption of IoT applications have generated a growing demand for computing, networking, and storage resources in edge IT environments.” Steven Lee
He goes on to add that this demand arises from the convergence of operation technology (OT) and the need for close proximity to support critical business processes and enhance user experiences.”
To assist IT professionals in addressing persistent pain points related to IT deployment in data centres and distributed edge IT environments, Schneider Electric has introduced Intelligent Micro Data Centre One, an order-to-site assembly solution package covering power, cooling, security, and monitoring into a single enclosure.
The company also launched the APC Smart-UPS Ultra, a single-phase 8 and 10kW uninterruptible power supply, and the latest evolution of gas-insulated switchgear with pure air technology and digital connectivity, SF6-free switchgear for medium voltage.
