This report from Scheider Electric brings together exclusive interviews with five of the brightest minds in AI, cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, power & cooling, governance and ethics, and sustainability. Their collective insights offer a practical, actionable roadmap for CIOs, CTOs, data center managers, and IT
professionals in general navigating this new era. As data center and AI factories, electricity consumption is projected to double within five years and workloads reshape the landscape, the stakes for resilience, security, energy management, and ethical operations have never been greater.
Inside, you will find perspectives from leaders who are not just responding
to change, but shaping it, you will discover:
- How Andrew Ng sees AI transforming enterprise IT, from rapid prototyping to responsible innovation.
- Brian Beeler’s take on the evolving demands of AI workloads and the backbone role of storage and edge.
- Chuck Brooks’ insights on cybersecurity, resilience, and the convergence of digital threats.
- Kay Firth-Butterfield’s guidance on ethics, compliance, and building trust in enterprise AI.
- Steven Carlini’s perspective on sustainability, energy innovation, and the next chapter for digital infrastructure.
This series is designed to spark new ideas, challenge assumptions, and help you drive meaningful change in your organization. As you explore these insights, we invite you to consider how you can lead with responsibility, resilience, energy efficiency, and sustainability at the core of your business digital strategy.
