Discussion: Innovations and Roadmap for Data Center Power

Panelists include: Ken Baker, Hewlett Packard; Keiichi Hirose, NTT Facilities, Inc.; Martin Olsen, Active Power; Jason Schafer, Tier1 Research (Moderator); Ben Stewart, Terremark; Ken Uhlman, Eaton

Wednesday, May 19
11:30-12:00 pm, Gibson

As always, the state of the art in data center power provisioning is in constant flux. This panel explores the latest trends in the efficiency of power provisioning components and how choices can affect site availability. Technologies and strategies examined may include

• flywheel energy storage systems
• advancements in batteries
• direct current power distribution
• changes to distribution voltages
• renewables integration
• demand response

What does the future hold for power?