Technologies shaping the data center industry 2025

Article published by DataCentre Magazine 29 January

As data centers continue to evolve to meet the growing demands of the digital age, they are not only supporting emerging technologies but also adopting innovative solutions to improve efficiency and sustainability. In 2025, several key technologies are shaping the industry’s future, including advanced cooling methods and energy reuse strategies.

Among these, heat reuse and liquid cooling stand out as critical enablers of a more sustainable digital infrastructure. Heat reuse technology captures excess heat generated by data centers and repurposes it, reducing environmental impact while improving energy efficiency. Excess heat can be redirected to warm homes and commercial buildings, helping to lower overall energy consumption.

Leading data center company atNorth is already applying this technology in Iceland, supplying captured heat to district heating systems. This approach helps meet the rising demands of AI and high-performance computing (HPC) in a more environmentally responsible way.

Meanwhile, liquid cooling is becoming essential for managing the increasing energy demands of AI and HPC. This method uses liquid to cool CPUs and GPUs more efficiently than traditional air cooling, helping to improve overall energy efficiency. Additionally, liquid cooling offers the potential to redirect excess heat for secondary uses, such as commercial or residential heating.

atNorth’s data centers are designed to leverage liquid cooling for greater efficiency and reduced environmental impact.

These advancements, along with other emerging technologies, are redefining how data centers operate. Read the full article to explore the rest of the top 10 trends shaping the industry in 2025.