Ep 105: From Immigrant to Tech Titan with Emil Sayegh
Data Center Revolution
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Infrastructure Balancing Act
Understanding technology infrastructure necessitates considering both IT components and MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) systems. IT includes server, storage, networking, and software, all of which demand power, cooling, and hardware while generating heat. To maintain operational efficiency, MEP infrastructure provides the necessary environment, ensuring the protection and performance of IT assets. The historical cost relationship shows a pull-through rate of approximately one to ten, indicating that for every dollar spent on MEP, around ten dollars are allocated to IT, reflecting the imbalance yet interdependence of these systems.
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