4 Trends That Will Change the APAC Digital Landscape in 2023 – Interconnections – The Equinix Blog

Environmental Stewardship and The Data Centers of the Future

Amid an uncertain economic environment, some companies, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), are delaying investments in sustainability and prioritizing costs perceived to be more directly contributing to revenue growth. Greater awareness on the benefits of digitization paired with sustainability would spur SMEs to invest more confidently into initiatives like colocation facilities, which operate more efficiently. At the same time, renewable energy investments and other sustainability features adopted by data center providers can help companies achieve their sustainable energy goals and lower their overall carbon footprint. By taking a proactive stance on sustainability, Equinix realizes real value; data center systems that operate more efficiently, using renewable resources, while maximizing physical footprint and energy. We will continue to lead by example, fostering an inclusive network of partners and customers that are committed to sustainability.

Sustainability remains a core focus moving forward, where data centers must concurrently mitigate the effects of climate change while striving towards carbon neutrality. Digital twins, while traditionally relevant to manufacturing, are helping to solve sustainability issues, aiding in rapid turnover for future data center designs that meet ESG criteria. Finite land, water and energy resources on our planet have spurred forward-looking innovations to solve our planetary constraints.

5G development continues to drive the digitization of supply chains, creating automation solutions that move us closer to Industry 5.0. Digital ecosystems must host the frameworks to sustain next-generation connectivity and network stability. Organizations must remain cognizant of the need for backwards compatibility of 3G and 4G using network software as consumer adoption of new technology inevitably lags.

Equinix wholeheartedly wishes a prosperous new year to all our partners and associates as a new chapter unfolds heading into 2023. The best way to predict the future is to create it, and we believe that the spirit of collaboration will lead to innovative and sustainable outcomes for us all.

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[2] https://www.equinix.co.uk/content/dam/eqxcorp/en_us/documents/insights/eqix_gxi_2023_en.pdf

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