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AI data center infrastructure integrating power, cooling and high-density computing in Asia
Guest Commentary · AI Data Center

Can AI Infrastructure Scale Fast Enough?

An Asian industry perspective on the infrastructure challenge behind AI expansion. Oliver Lien examines how power availability, rising rack density, liquid cooling, optical connectivity and …

Oliver Lien · Alpha International Development / Kentec Technology / Elitegroup Computer Systems COO / Chief Advisor / Independent Board Director

This article was contributed by Oliver Lien and has been lightly edited and formatted by DATAAD for publication. The views and analysis expressed are those of the author.

The Agentic Factory – Generative AI, industrial automation and human-supervised manufacturing
Interview · Data & Market

The Agentic Factory: How Generative AI Is Rewriting Heavy Industry

Generative AI is moving beyond chatbots and into the industrial stack. Rajnish Pandey explores how AI is adding reasoning and orchestration above PLC, SCADA and predictive systems—and why da…

Rajnish Pandey · Independent Technology & AI Consultant Technology & AI Transformation Leader

This article was contributed by Rajnish Pandey and has been edited and formatted by DATAAD for clarity and publication. The views expressed are those of the author.

Critical-facility engineer working inside a modern data center with cooling lines, UPS systems and safety infrastructure
Interview · AI Data Center

Inside Data Center Safety: Why the Most Important Rule Is Not to Rush

What makes data center safety different from conventional field service? A critical-facility engineer explains why redundancy is about more than uptime, why stored energy deserves special at…

Anonymous Critical-Facility Engineer Critical-Facility Engineer / HVAC-R Professional

This field interview is based on a professional conversation with a critical-facility engineer. Identifying details have been omitted, and the discussion has been edited and paraphrased for clarity. The views presented are the engineer’s personal professional perspective and do not represent any employer.

Conceptual image illustrating AI-generated abundance and human creative judgment
Interview · AI & Humanity

AI Makes Output Abundant, Not Distinction

As generative AI makes creative production almost limitless, the scarce resource is no longer output but judgment. Vedran Obradović explores why human selection, strategic clarity and distin…

Vedran Obradović · Vizura Studio® Founder & Designer

This article was contributed by Vedran Obradović of Vizura Studio® and has been lightly edited and formatted by DATAAD for publication. The views expressed are the author’s own.

Steve Park, CMO of IMMERSEKOOL, in an interview on Korea’s AI data center industry and global market strategy
Expert Insight · AI Data Center

Interview: Steve Park on Why Korea’s AI Data Center Companies Need More Than Good Technology

Korea already has strong capabilities in semiconductors, power electronics, thermal engineering and manufacturing. Steve Park, CMO of IMMERSEKOOL, discusses why the next challenge for Korean…

Steve Park (Jung-Hoon Park) · IMMERSEKOOL CMO, Marketing Division & Head of Seoul Office

This interview was prepared by DATAAD based on background information provided by Steve Park and edited for clarity and structure. The responses should be reviewed and approved by the interviewee before publication.

Portrait of Dr. Gleb Tsipursky, behavioral scientist and CEO of Disaster Avoidance Experts
Guest Commentary · AI Data Center

AI Infrastructure Needs a Human Recovery Budget Before Scale

As AI data centers become more automated and interconnected, resilience cannot depend on machines alone. Dr. Gleb Tsipursky argues that operators need a “human recovery budget” — clear excep…

Dr. Gleb Tsipursky · Disaster Avoidance Experts CEO · Behavioral Scientist

This article was submitted by the author and edited by DATAAD for clarity and formatting. The views expressed are those of the author.

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