Mumbai Cloud & Datacenter Convention

The Indian Data Center & Cloud Market is experiencing unprecedented growth, solidifying the nation as the second fastest-growing digital economy globally. In response to the exponential potential for growth in the Data Center, Cloud, and Cyber Security market, W.Media organized the Cloud & Datacenter Convention - South Asia & Middle East #MumbaiCDC2023. This physical conference was a comprehensive exploration of the pressing reformations within data centers, Cloud, and Cybersecurity mitigations, shedding light on how these elements are shaping the future of the digital landscape.

An engaging panel discussion took center stage, focusing on the theme 'What is driving and shaping the trend towards liquid cooling?' The moderator, Anbu Shanmugam, Sr. Vice President - Engineering Design & Ops, of Digital Connexionn, expertly led the discussion alongside industry leaders Ravindra Parmar, Global Head - User Services at UPL; Prafulla Savarkar, Director- Design at Lumina CloudInfra; and Balakrishnan R, VP & Head MEP Design at Larsen & Toubro.

The panel delved into critical questions, addressing how Indian data center operators are making decisions regarding different cooling methods, particularly the choice between liquid and air-based solutions. Additionally, the discussion explored the role that emerging cooling methods like immersion, direct-to-chip, cold plates, and others will play in the future of Indian data centers. The perceptions of risks associated with data center operation, especially with load densities and cooling, were thoroughly examined.