Originally posted on W.Media
The principal keynote speaker at the Sydney Cloud & Datacenter Convention this September, Nabeel Mahmood, is a global CXO, technology executive and board director. He is also the co-founder and CEO of Nomad Future Foundation, an organisation which among many other things, addresses the answers to the question “What’s next for technology?” W.Media sat down with Nabeel to discuss where the data centre industry is heading over the next decade and beyond, and what the key pivotal moments might look like. He also weighs in on the profound future implications of decisions being made today in the industry.
W.Media: The world is currently seeing one data centre come online every three days. Can the world cope with the energy and water demands to stoke this growth?
Nabeel: The pace at which data centres are coming online is indeed remarkable, and it raises significant concerns about energy and water consumption. The data centre sector is aware of these challenges, and we are actively seeking sustainable solutions to address them. Credit ratings agency Moody’s estimates of 5,300 MW of new power supply needed across APAC is daunting. However, with the ongoing advancements in renewables and energy efficiency, I believe we can meet this demand. Collaboration between the private sector, governments, and environmental organisations will be crucial in ensuring that the growth of data centres does not come at the expense of our planet’s resources.
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