AI and high-density computing are transforming how data centers are designed and cooled. The traditional outside-in approach has flipped—today’s builds start from the rack level out, with GPU requirements driving every design decision.
In this conversation, Bob Hicks, Chief Customer Officer at DDC, speaks with Ben Mitten, CEO of Nuclei Data, about how operators can adapt to the rapid rise of GPU workloads. They explore how direct liquid-to-chip cooling and high-capacity air-cooled systems can coexist, and why hybrid strategies are key to scaling efficiently.
Mitten also highlights the growing need to retrofit existing facilities, converting 5–10kW racks into 50–100kW deployments without giving up floor space – a challenge the S-Series cabinet is designed to solve.
As the industry looks ahead, both experts emphasize one message: future-proofing starts now. Modular, scalable solutions are essential to meeting today’s demand while preparing for tomorrow’s densities.
Watch the full video here.
