Tech Disruptors NTT DATA on DeepSeek’s AI, Data-Center Trends
Feb 7, 2025
Abhijit Dubey, CEO of NTT DATA Group and expert in data centers and AI, discusses transformative impacts on the IT landscape. He dives into DeepSeek’s breakthroughs, which revolutionize data center efficiency and power consumption. The conversation covers trends like space-based data centers and the shift to photonics over electronics. Dubey also highlights the importance of upskilling to embrace generative AI and the potential of the Suzumi language model in democratizing AI solutions, emphasizing the need for sustainable practices in the tech industry.
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DeepSeek's Impact on AI
- DeepSeek's breakthrough could increase enterprise AI adoption due to lower costs and increased efficiency.
- This shift might prioritize investment in edge data centers and enable new applications.
Direct-to-Liquid Cooling
- NTT DATA has the largest installed base of direct-to-liquid cooling for data centers.
- They believe direct-to-liquid cooling is superior to liquid immersion, despite the learning curve.
Regional Data Center Growth
- North America will likely retain its data center market share lead due to advanced infrastructure and tech investments.
- Asia, particularly India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and South Korea, is expected to be the fastest-growing region.