Microsoft teams up with Universities to propel AI technology for enhancing energy efficiency in data centers
In a groundbreaking move, Univers, a global leader for AI in Energy, has announced a collaboration with tech giant Microsoft to accelerate the transition to sustainable energy using AI and cloud solutions. The partnership will focus on improving energy efficiency in data centers, a crucial step towards reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainability.
Based in London, Univers is a prominent technology partner in the energy sector, with over 280 million devices connected and 788GW of renewables managed. The company also boasts a global network of 1,200+ customers. This collaboration will see Univers integrating its award-winning EnOSTM Ark platform with Microsoft data and AI services, aiming to drive measurable impact by improving cooling efficiency, renewable energy integration, and intelligent operations within data centers worldwide.
The agreement was signed during One Univers London, held in conjunction with London Climate Action Week. Michael Ding, Global Executive Director of Univers, stated that the agreement demonstrates the belief in AI for Energy and Energy for AI. Lewis Richards, Chief Sustainability Officer of Microsoft UK, said there is no more important task in sustainability than helping customers with the energy transition.
For more information about this collaboration, you can contact Ash Lim, VP, Global Marketing & Communications for Univers, at [email protected] or [email protected]. Univers is also partnered with EB Publishing and can be reached at the same email address.
This collaboration is a significant step towards building energy-efficient AI systems, a growing concern as the energy and water consumption of AI data centers rise. The partnership aligns with broader goals of improving data center energy and cooling efficiency through intelligent design and operation. While specific details about this collaboration may not be publicly documented yet, it is clear that both Microsoft and Univers are committed to promoting sustainability and AI innovation.
The topics related to this press release include Carbon & Climate, Cities, Energy, and Policy & Finance. As more details about this collaboration emerge, it is expected that the partnership will contribute significantly to the global efforts towards a sustainable energy future.
[1] Efforts to build energy-efficient AI systems [2] The rising energy and water consumption of AI data centers [3] Microsoft's AI divisions and leadership [4] The AI and technology communities prioritizing collaboration and innovation for sustainability
[1] The collaboration between Univers and Microsoft is a significant step towards building energy-efficient AI systems, addressing the growing concern of increasing energy and water consumption in AI data centers.
[2] The rising energy and water consumption of AI data centers necessitates innovative solutions, and this partnership aims to improve cooling efficiency, renewable energy integration, and intelligent operations within data centers worldwide.
[3] Microsoft, with its AI divisions and leadership, joins Univers in this partnership, demonstrating a commitment to promoting sustainability and AI innovation.
[4] The AI and technology communities are prioritizing collaboration and innovation for sustainability, as demonstrated by this partnership between Univers and Microsoft, aligning with broader goals of improving data center energy and cooling efficiency through intelligent design and operation.
