Why machine learning could be the next frontier for data center operations

Artificial intelligence is expected to transform a wide range of industries, as simple tasks are automated and carried out by machines. The IT sector is no different, with machine learning algorithms increasingly being targeted at automating and improving data centre operations. A notable example has been Google, which recently revealed that it is using its own DeepMind technology to manage power consumption at its huge server farms, reducing the amount of electricity needed by 40 percent. There is also potential for AI technology to automate functions carried out by IT operations teams. Machine learning offers a way to manage infrastructure and react quickly to faults without human intervention.