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Schneider Electric has stated that Nigeria’s potential to participate in the rapidly growing global artificial intelligence market will rely on whether the nation focuses on building more intelligent, energy-saving, and high-density data centers instead of just increasing physical infrastructure.

As the use of AI grows rapidly across various sectors, Schneider Electric noted that companies set to succeed in the future are those that adapt their infrastructure to meet the needs of intensive computing.

The organization in a statement provided toThe PUNCHstated that data centers designed for AI now need enhanced cooling solutions, more robust power reliability, and flexible systems that enable quick expansion.

The President of the Country, Schneider Electric, West Africa, Ajibola Akindele, stated that AI is changing the way companies function and compelling data centers to provide increased capacity with improved efficiency.

“To fully benefit from the potential of AI, Nigeria needs to invest in modern, adaptable, and strong infrastructure. At Schneider Electric, we are dedicated to assisting Nigerian companies with solutions that enable them to expand with confidence and compete internationally,” he stated.

The organization stated that power and cooling, which were previously considered standard operational matters, have now evolved into key factors that significantly impact performance, deployment efficiency, and environmental results.

It mentioned that global investment highlights this change, with top technology companies worldwide expected to invest over $320 billion on AI infrastructure and data centers in 2025, 60 percent of which will be allocated to new capacity.

Schneider Electric cautioned that conventional cooling systems are no longer capable of handling the density of current AI workloads, with certain AI-focused facilities already achieving power levels exceeding 140 kW per rack. It noted that liquid cooling solutions are growing increasingly necessary as operators aim to cut energy consumption, enhance efficiency, and better manage heat generation.

In Nigeria, where electricity supply continues to be a significant issue, the company stated that accurate energy management can assist operators in decreasing reliance on diesel, cutting down on operational expenses, and enhancing the reliability of digital services.

The company highlighted its worldwide collaboration with NVIDIA as an illustration of solutions designed for AI-intensive settings. The alliance involves reference architectures that accommodate high-density racks, incorporate liquid cooling, and reduce deployment times, models that the firm believes could assist Nigeria’s growing data center sector.

The note also emphasized the increasing importance of modular and prefabricated data center designs, which can reduce deployment periods from as long as two years to as little as seven months. This method, it noted, is especially well-suited for Nigeria’s rapidly expanding digital economy, where speed, scalability, and cost-effectiveness are essential.

As per the projections mentioned in the report, the worldwide modular data center market is projected to increase from $29.9 billion in 2024 to $79.5 billion by 2030.

Schneider pointed out that the message for Nigerian companies is straightforward: the future of AI competitiveness will benefit those who implement smart, efficient, and flexible infrastructure. Organizations that do not modernize, it cautioned, face increased expenses, delayed innovation, and a narrowing competitive edge.

By implementing advanced, AI-driven systems, the company stated that Nigerian businesses can enhance their performance, boost energy efficiency, and foster a more competitive digital economy.

Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc.Syndigate.info).