{"id":17743,"date":"2024-10-14T10:51:52","date_gmt":"2024-10-14T08:51:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gsegroup.com\/?p=17743"},"modified":"2025-04-14T14:30:03","modified_gmt":"2025-04-14T12:30:03","slug":"digital-acceleration-and-the-evolution-of-data-centres","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gsegroup.com\/en\/articles-en\/industry-en\/digital-acceleration-and-the-evolution-of-data-centres\/","title":{"rendered":"Digital acceleration and the evolution of data centres"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Revolutionising tomorrow\u2019s technologies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Data centres are the cornerstone of today\u2019s hyper-connected world. They are essential for handling the ever-growing flow of data generated by websites, mobile apps, online gaming, video & music streaming and other digital services. As consumers flock to these digital platforms, demand for stable, latency-free broadband connections is increasing endlessly. A recent EU survey revealed that European households want connection speeds of at least 100 Mbps to satisfy their digital needs. With the exponential growth of streaming services, cloud computing and teleworking, Cisco predicts that global IP traffic could reach 396 exabytes per month by 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ongoing investment in data centres is needed to power this digital surge, which seems to know no borders or limits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Some key figures for Europe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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In the midst of the digital revolution, IT is undergoing a major transformation. By 2025, the global volume of stored data is expected to reach 175 zettabytes, five times more than in 2018. This growth, accelerated by the post-Covid new normal, reflects the emergence of data-dependent uses such as artificial intelligence, cloud services, streaming, etc. The continuous innovation and capacity increases required to meet the needs of industries and consumers are also reflected in data centres\u2019 demand for electricity. From 60 gigawatts in 2020, it is forecast to rise to 80 gigawatts in 2025 in Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The sector\u2019s expansion is backed by massive financing. According to the EU\u2019s strategic vision, the market is expected to reach \u20ac59 billion by 2025. A figure that demonstrates the stakeholders\u2019 commitment to digital sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In short, we are moving towards a digital era where usage, energy and investment are converging for the future of data storage, management and analysis. Data centres are the foundation of this dynamic, which is redefining our digital interactions and technological innovation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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GSE puts BIM to work for your data centre<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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GSE is transforming data centre construction thanks to Building Information Modeling (BIM), which centralises and integrates project management data. Our experts produce an accurate digital model, realistically simulating the future facility and enabling the client to explore options before construction begins. This prevents structural inconsistencies, while improving energy efficiency right from the design stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Relying on our own 3D BIM model simplifies inter-team collaboration, improves accuracy and reduces errors & delays. The digital model helps to coordinate the work of architects, engineers and builders, supporting technical and architectural decision-making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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BIM identifies and resolves problems before construction begins, ensuring accurate implementation and allowing clients to make changes without incurring additional costs. This method reduces errors and delays caused by communication failures and planning mistakes, maximising efficiency and generating significant savings of time and cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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BIM is transforming construction by improving transparency and cooperation. This helps ensure that projects are completed in line with Client expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The various types of data centres<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Given the complexity of new technologies, optimising data hosting is crucial. To meet this requirement, a variety of data centre solutions are available to suit every need. These include enterprise data centres designed for complete control, colocation options for sharing space and resources, and cloud infrastructures offering flexibility and scalability.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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