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Guest Spotlight: Arun Dev, Global Head of Digital Interconnection, Equinix
In this episode of Executives at the Edge, Pascal welcomed Arun Dev, Global Head of Digital Interconnection of Equinix. With a track record of building resilient, scalable, and high-performance cloud services, Arun shared his thoughts on how organizations can gain better control and visibility over their multi-cloud environments in the face of rapidly advancing technological demands.
With the ever-growing complexity of multi-cloud and hybrid cloud environments, it will be important for organizations to navigate the evolving needs of enterprises and understand the growing significance of AI in business operations.
As a complement to MEF’s Executives at the Edge podcast series, this episode recap provides key take-aways and highlights from our expert guest.
MEF’s Executives at the Edge podcast series brings you the latest insights and perspectives from industry leaders driving enterprise digital transformation. Hosted by MEF CTO Pascal Menezes, the podcast delves into the innovations shaping the future of digital transformation.
Navigating Multi-Cloud Complexity
One of the pressing challenges enterprises face today is managing multi-cloud environments. Arun explains that while early cloud adoption was about moving workloads to any cloud, today’s enterprises are more strategic. They want to place workloads in the right cloud environment, balancing performance, cost, and compliance.
The complexity of managing these multi-cloud and hybrid environments can be challenging. Equinix helps simplify this by offering robust connectivity solutions and virtualized services that provide low-latency connections to major cloud providers. Enterprises can connect to multiple clouds quickly and efficiently without the need for physical infrastructure management.
The Future of AI and Digital Infrastructure
Pascal and Arun also discuss how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the digital landscape, however it brings its own set of challenges. AI’s need for massive computational power and low-latency networking raises concerns about data center capacity and efficiency.
Arun highlights that Equinix is addressing these needs by integrating advanced technologies like liquid cooling and exploring alternative power sources. Their partnership with NVIDIA allows them to offer managed AI services, including high-density AI deployments and private AI infrastructure.
Powering the Future
The demand for power in data centers is a growing concern. With data centers currently accounting for 1% to 2% of the world’s electricity consumption, the industry must innovate to meet increasing power needs sustainably. Investing in energy-efficient technologies and exploring sustainable power solutions like fuel cells can help to meet this challenge.
Arun underscores the importance of addressing power availability and sustainability, particularly as data demands grow.
Looking Ahead
The conversation concludes with a look at the future of digital infrastructure and AI. Arun underscores the ongoing advancements in digital infrastructure, including improvements in connectivity, power management, and AI integration. As these technologies evolve, they set new standards for the industry, offering solutions to complex challenges and supporting the next phase of digital transformation.
For IT leaders and enterprises, staying informed about these trends is crucial for navigating the evolving digital landscape and leveraging new opportunities. The proactive approach to innovation and sustainability will play a significant role in shaping the future of digital infrastructure.
Learn More
- Listen to the complete podcast episode with Arun Dev of Equinix, Cloud Chaos: Simplifying Multi-Cloud Networking.
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Amy Foschetti
PR Executive | MEF