DataCenters

Hardware Trends Shaping the Next Decade The next decade will bring hardware that is more capable, more efficient, and more adaptable to different tasks. Devices, data centers, and automation all benefit when chips run cooler, last longer, and can be upgraded without a complete redesign. This article highlights the trends that will guide design decisions in the coming years and explains why they matter for users and builders. What is driving change Rapid AI growth, more data, and tighter energy budgets push engineers to rethink chips, packaging, and memory. User devices run more tasks locally, not just in the cloud, so on-board compute matters. Open ecosystems and modular manufacturing enable flexible, scalable solutions. At the same time, security, privacy, and reliability demand careful hardware choices from the start. Supply chain resilience also nudges designers toward adaptable architectures. As workloads evolve—from AR/VR to autonomous systems—the hardware must scale with less waste and more predictability. ...

AI for Sustainable Tech: Reducing Energy Use AI helps technology use energy more wisely. It makes devices, data centers, and networks run with less waste while keeping services fast. In data centers, AI monitors sensors for temperature, humidity, and power. It can forecast hotspots and adjust cooling and airflow before problems appear, saving fans from running at full speed when they aren’t needed. This keeps systems cooler and power bills lower without hurting performance. ...