The Sustainable Transformation of Digital Infrastructure

March 11, 2021
10:00

Smart, Sustainable Digital Infrastructure that will power the digital transformation of the global economy From design and build to management and operations, the digital infrastructure sector will only increase in its centrality and mission criticality to the global economy. Nothing is more mission critical in the era of digital transformation and climate change than the role of power, compute and network. Its operational eSmart, Sustainable Digital Infrastructure that will power the digital transformation of the global economy. Its operational efficiency, from the application level to the power grid and carbon footprint along with the positive impact it will have on every industry as we transition to a zero-carbon society. Today we will hear from leading experts including Thomas Power – Futurist, Ali Fenn – President of ITRENEW, Michael Winterson – MD Equinix, and Mohan Gandhi – Head of Research and Policy for the SDIA on various subject matter relating to the Sustainable Transformation of Digital Infrastructure. We hope you enjoy the presentations!

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