siliconindia | | NOVEMBER 20248With all the data around, no one can contest the fact that elevated storage and processing are great needs. As organizations shifted towards the clouds, managed mountains of information, and harnessed artificial intelligence power, Big Tech companies have filled the gap. Tech giants have not only increased their infrastructures but have, in reality, redefined the digital backbone of our world.Gone are the days when businesses relied solely on on-premises servers, today, companies are increasingly moving their data centers outside to help streamline their operations and make them more efficient. As such, Big Tech giants such as Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Facebook have embarked on monumental investments in the expansion of data center capabilities into digital fortresses that assist a new generation of innovation and connectivity. As these companies scale up, they are integrating cutting-edge technologies from artificial intelligence to advanced cooling systems, making sure their data centers not only are powerful but also sustainable. That wave of transformation will make the age of data centers a new chapter in the technological history of the sector, where innovation starts and produces results. Indeed, the future indeed looks bright and bright with the journey yet to begin for Big Tech as it continues on its quest to innovate and expand, forever changing the way the world interacts with data.Shantanu Chaudhuri, AVP and Competency Head - Oracle Cloud, Digital Solutions and Automation Tech Mahindra Limited, says, "At present, Data Centers are looked as a source of data repository and the applications connected to them, fetch the required information as needed".India's Data Center Surge in the Digital AgeThe dynamic landscape of India, powered by its increasing population and rising internet penetration, has opened exciting areas in the IT realm. The government, pushing for a digital-first economy, compels the data center industry to undergo an extraordinary transformation, achieving 138 operational data centers, proudly, India ranks 13th in the world, thereby emphasizing its role as a major player in global data infrastructure. This growth not only symbolizes a technological shift but also reflects the country's interest in seeking opportunities to use digitized resources and related advances towards a bright future.So, What Exactly Are Data Centers?Essentially, a data center is the digital heartbeat of an enterprise, pulsating with life through its complex EDITORIAL EXCLUSIVEIS THERE A NEED FOR SCALING UP DATA CENTERS?
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