HOW DATA CENTERS CAN BE MADE MORE SUSTAINABLE?

Abstract

In a world which is increasingly getting connected through the digital medium, the quantum of data created on a daily basis is growing enormously every day. This phenomenon has empowered technology & data to be the core of almost everything. Businesses and organizations, more than ever before, are relying highly on the data generated information and the related Information & Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure. The dependence on data is increasing every day. Hence, the prerequisite for a strong, scalable, consistent and sustainable data center rises as well. Further, it is rather practical to define data as, “the ultimate renewable resource” as it enables a profitable, rapidly growing industry and enables countless ways in which it can improve the world. Additionally, due to complicated and rapidly moving environment, there is an evident operational necessity for organizations to restructure business resilience, identify new opportunities and reconsider their future. The key question is, how can organizations accomplish the above objective, and more precisely, how can the organizations learn or use the up-to-date digital trends readily available in the market for the same purpose. The industry has grown drastically over the past years in India and is expected to continue growing over the near future. Earlier a big walk-in refrigerator, cooled to the core and packed to the brim with giant servers, is now expected to get less visible as the years pass. The evolution from old enterprise facilities to progressive, intelligent, hyperscale and cutting-edge data centers is useful and evident for both public and private sector entities observing a consistent growth. It is also a must for those who desire to take advantage of the cloud facilities without the complexities to govern them. The demand for capacity establishes a rising trend. The need for a more sustainable and ecofriendly design has become acute. With the Indian Government wanting to help the data center industry, global data & cloud service providers are entering India. There are numerous initiatives taken by the GOI to promote data localization, to encourage digital adoption and to digitally enable Small & Medium Enterprises (SME). This has led to a boom in digital adoption and consumption. A few initiatives worth highlighting include the GOI Cloud/Meghraj, Draft Data Protection Bill, the Storage of Payment System Data and Single Window Clearance system. This paper will deliberate on how India will be a fast-growing nation in data center (DC) market over near & distant future with the support of the GOI. We will also delve into the present technology footprint and how it will create an impact. The ultimate aim will be to identify a sustainable way to become a market leader in Data Center (DC) market globally.