The data centre marketplace is facing a conundrum of sorts: on the one hand, operators are investing heavily in infrastructure to meet AIs growing demands on the other, it still often relies on outdated maintenance methods to manage mission-critical equipment.
But with rising energy demands, talent shortages, stricter sustainability regulations, and mounting downtime risks, change has become non-negotiable. Enter Condition-Based Maintenance CBM, powered by AI and fast becoming a necessity for ensuring both competitiveness and resilience.
Canninah Dladla, Cluster President for English-speaking Africa at Schneider Electric, explains.