Schneider Electric, a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced its collaboration with NVIDIA to optimize data center infrastructure and pave the way for revolutionary advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital twin technologies.
Schneider Electric will leverage its expertise in data center infrastructure and NVIDIA’s innovative AI technologies to introduce the first publicly available AI data center reference designs. These designs aim to redefine the benchmarks for AI deployment and operation in data center ecosystems, marking a significant milestone in the industry’s evolution.
With AI applications gaining ground across all sectors and demanding more resources than traditional computing, the demand for processing power has exponentially increased. The rise of AI has driven significant changes and complexities in data center design and operation, with operators striving to quickly build and operate energy-efficient facilities that are both efficient and scalable.
“We are unlocking the future of AI for businesses,” said Pankaj Sharma, Executive Vice President of Secure Power Division & Data Center Business at Schneider Electric. “By combining our data center solutions expertise with NVIDIA’s leadership in AI technologies, we are helping companies address data center infrastructure challenges and unlock the full potential of AI. Our collaboration with NVIDIA paves the way for a more efficient, sustainable, and transformative future driven by AI.”
Cutting-edge Data Center Reference Designs
In the initial phase of this collaboration, Schneider Electric will introduce state-of-the-art data center reference designs tailored to NVIDIA’s accelerated computing clusters and designed for data processing, engineering simulation, electronic design automation, computer-aided drug design, and generative AI. Special emphasis will be placed on high-power distribution, liquid cooling systems, and controls designed to ensure simple deployment and reliable operation of high-density clusters. Through this collaboration, Schneider Electric aims to provide data center owners and operators with the tools and resources needed to seamlessly integrate new and emerging AI solutions into their infrastructure, improving deployment efficiency and ensuring reliable lifecycle operation.
The reference designs, addressing the evolving needs of AI workloads, will offer a robust framework for implementing NVIDIA’s accelerated computing platform in data centers while optimizing overall performance, scalability, and sustainability. Partners, engineers, and data center managers can use these reference designs for existing data center rooms needing to incorporate new high-density AI server systems, as well as for newly optimized data center facilities for liquid-cooled AI clusters.
“Through our collaboration with Schneider Electric, we are providing AI data center reference designs that utilize the latest NVIDIA accelerated computing technologies,” said Ian Buck, Vice President of Hyperscale and HPC at NVIDIA. “This provides companies with the necessary infrastructure to harness the potential of AI, driving innovation and digital transformation across industries.”
Roadmap
In addition to data center reference designs, AVEVA, a subsidiary of Schneider Electric, will integrate its digital twin platform into NVIDIA Omniverse, providing a unified virtual simulation and collaboration environment. This integration will enable seamless collaboration between designers, engineers, and stakeholders, accelerating the design and deployment of complex systems and helping reduce time-to-market and costs.
According to Caspar Herzberg, CEO of AVEVA, “NVIDIA technologies enhance AVEVA’s ability to create a realistic and immersive collaboration experience based on AVEVA’s intelligent digital twin’s wealth of data and capabilities. Together, we are creating a fully simulated industrial virtual reality where processes can be simulated, results modeled, and changes made in reality. This fusion of digital intelligence and real-world outcomes has the potential to transform how industries can operate more safely, efficiently, and sustainably.”
In collaboration with NVIDIA, Schneider Electric plans to explore new use cases and applications in various sectors and advance its vision of driving positive change and shaping the future of technology.