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Getting infrastructure right for generative AI

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But while the payback promised by many genAI projects is nebulous, the costs of the infrastructure to run them is finite, and too often, unacceptably high. Infrastructure-intensive or not, generative AI is on the march. IDC research finds roughly half of worldwide genAI expenditures in 2024 will go toward digital infrastructure.

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Balancing latency and sustainability

CIO

Today’s enterprises face a mandate to make their operations more sustainable, from customers and regulators alike. In the Equinix 2023 Global Tech Trends Survey (GTTS), 68% of global IT leaders said that the environmental impact of their IT equipment and infrastructure is something they measure and actively try to limit.

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4 paths to sustainable AI

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Concerns that AI contributes to global warming stem from estimates that GPUs used to develop and keep AI models running use four times as much energy as those serving conventional cloud applications, and that AI could be on track to use as much electricity as Ireland. We see it as a recruiting and retention factor.”

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Elevate your digital transformation with impactful sustainability

CIO

Customer sentiment, evolving corporate values, and government regulation have converged to make sustainability a strategic priority for nearly every business. 1] Preparing for long-term sustainability has become a fundamental part of future-proofing your organization.

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Accelerating digital transformation with sustainable solutions

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Environmental sustainability Dell Technologies and Equinix have developed joint solutions to support our customers in this critical area by enabling businesses to deploy their infrastructure on Dell architecture within Equinix’s low-carbon colocation infrastructure covered by 96% renewables globally1.

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3 things CIOs can do to make gen AI synch with sustainability

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Then at the far end of the spectrum are companies like Swedish fintech company Klarna, which has integrated gen AI not only in a range of internal projects, but also in products they sell — and have developed AI governance that includes guidelines on how AI should be used on projects. They share them here.

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Accelerating sustainability to build stronger businesses

CIO

Environmental sustainability has emerged as a significant concern and a business imperative for organizations today. Sustainability Leaders Video Series In this APAC Network video series hosted by Equinix, meet Asia-Pacific’s most inspiring people and companies leading the green revolution and charting a sustainable future for our planet.