1、WHITEPAPER2024 State of the Data Center ReportHow Power Design and AI Demand Has Forever Changed the IndustryBy Bill Kleyman2How Power Design and AI Demand Has Forever Changed the IndustryTable of ContentsContributors .3Note from the Author .4The 8th State of the Data Center Report:Section Overview

2、.5The 2024 AFCOM State of the Data Center Report:An Exploration of Our Data-Driven World .5Introduction:State of the Data Center Industry Report .7Section 1:Data Center Construction and DCIM Implementation .7The Number of Data Centers is Growing .7New Data Center Builds and Prefabrication .8DCIM Int

3、egration Initiatives .9Section 2:Power,Cooling,Infrastructure,and Sustainability .10Rack Density and Expected Changes .10The State of Data Center Cooling .11Investment in Renewable Energy,Nuclear Power,and Water Conservation .11Section 3:Cloud Migration Trends and Deploying AI Solutions .13Rebalanci

4、ng Cloud Workloads .13Select Technology Implementation Plans .14Deploying AI-Capable Solutions .16Section 4:Infrastructure Threats and Supply Chain Challenges .16Security and Infrastructure Threats .16Supply Chain Challenges .18Section 5:Budget and Personnel Trends .18Shifting Budget and Spending Tr

5、ends .18Working in the Data Center Industry .19Final Thoughts:A Look to The Future .203How Power Design and AI Demand Has Forever Changed the Industry2024 State of the Data Center ReportHow Power Design and AI Demand Has Forever Changed the IndustryA Look at the Evolution of Our Industry8th EditionR

6、eport compiled by:Bill KleymanAFCOM,Data Center World Program ChairFeatured AFCOM ContributorData Center Knowledge,Contributing EditorCEO,ApoloReport Reviewed by:Jen Steele-AFCOMSenior Manager,Data Center ProgramsInforma Tech Jordan Sutlive-AFCOMContent Manager,Data Center ProgramsInforma TechStatis