and repurpose their water . Our data centres are still 100 % the same as other data centres , the same electrical systems , same rack , same networking capabilities , and same security , so people can be comfortable that they are getting the full data centre , but with a much better cooling system ,” explain Connaughton .
The promise and deliverance of sustainability In order to deliver on sustainability goals , Nautilus suggests more of the sector looks at moving to using water cooling technologies .
This is because there have been issues with water supply all over the world , whereby drinking water is being taken by data centres which is needed for people . But now that is not necessary . Connaughton thinks this transition is starting , but believes it will take two to five years to get everyone on board . “ Covid cost us a year in time to do this but we already have big global hubs and we ’ re seeing increasingly
“ Our data centres are still 100 % the same as other data centres , the same electrical systems , same rack , same networking capabilities , same security , so people can be comfortable that they are getting the full data centre , but with a much better cooling system ”
JAMES CONNAUGHTON CEO , NAUTILUS DATA TECHNOLOGIES
314 January 2022