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EPISODE 87: THE FUTURE OF DATA CENTRES IN THE AI AGE - A LOOK AHEAD #FutureOfAI #GenAI #AIInfrastructure #NextGenDataCenters #AIandDataCenters #DataCentreRevolution #AIandSustainability #HyperscaleDataCenters #AIWorkloads AI will not just be running on data centres in the future. AI will run data centres. Imagine a world where data centres are AI-powered, autonomously optimizing, predicting failures, and adjusting resources on their own. The future is self-optimizing AI data centres Here’s the final episode of our series, “Next Gen Data Centres: AI at the helm”.  TIME STAMPED SHOW NOTES: 0:0         Opening 0:11        Episode introduction 0:54      Growth of Data Centres: From Digitalization to GenAI Powerhouses 1:42       GenAI Ripple Effect: More Compute, More Data, More Everything 2:43       Challenges on the Horizon 4:01       The Big Shift: Training Engines, Inference Engines, and New Infrastructure 5:14       Final Thoughts: The Road Ahead 6:31       Recap of episodes covered in this series       CONNECT WITH ME: LinkedIn http://sg.linkedin.com/in/meenusarin | Twitter @meenusarin | Email meenu@meenusarin.com | Website: www.meenusarin.com

#AICosts #NextGenDataCenters #AIInfrastructure #DataCenterCost #AIEnergy #TechBudgeting #AIInvestment #DataCenterUpgrades #AIHardware  While we’ve been all giddy about futuristic tech, it’s time to talk about the real heavy hitter in AI: the price tag. Whether you're building a shiny new AI-powered data centre or giving your aging setup a much-needed upgrade for Generative AI, it’s gonna cost you. Curious to know the break down?  Tune into this episode, “AI’s Price Tag: Managing the High Costs of AI Data Centres”. TIME STAMPED SHOW NOTES: 0:0         Opening 0:11        Episode introduction 1:05        Hardware Costs: Show me the Silicon 2:34       Energy Costs: AI runs on Power (And it wants it all!) 3:17        Software Costs: The Hidden Fees No One Warns You About 4:10        Labour Costs: Because Smart Minds Don’t Come Cheap 5:09       Operational Costs: Keeping the Lights On 5:57        Infrastructure Modifications: Retrofitting the Old 7:01        Sustainability: The Green Dream 7:20       Takeaways and What’s in the next episode        CONNECT WITH ME: LinkedIn http://sg.linkedin.com/in/meenusarin | Twitter @meenusarin | Email meenu@meenusarin.com | Website: www.meenusarin.com

#DataCentres #AI  #NuclearEnergy #SMRs #GreenEnergy #PowerSurge #TechTrends #SustainableTech #CleanEnergy #DataCentrePower #FutureTech EPISODE 85: POWER SURGE - HOW AI IS SHAKING UP DATA CENTRES” ENERGY NEEDS AI doesn’t just munch on data, it’s a hungry beast that needs serious juice to keep those models running 24/7. Let’s hit you with some numbers to really electrify your day: Data centres in the U.S. already chew through 4% of the total power. By 2030? That number will be 9%. And the big players—hyper-scale data centres like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft? They’re consuming 60%–70% of all data centre power. With AI turning everything into a compute fiesta, these power demands are about to go through the roof. Cue the “Great Power Rush”—and no, it’s not about gold, it's all about securing those precious kilowatts now. So, buckle up for The Great Power Surge: How AI is shaking up the Data Centre Energy Needs -  TIME STAMPED SHOW NOTES: 0:0         Opening 0:11        Episode introduction 1:35       The Great Power Rush 2:40       Why Nuclear? 3:18       SMRs: The New Cool Kid on the Power block 5:03       The Startup Surge: Cool Tech for Hot Data Centres 6:28       Energy Self-sufficiency: The New Data Centre Mantra 7:09       What’s in the next episode        CONNECT WITH ME: LinkedIn http://sg.linkedin.com/in/meenusarin | Twitter @meenusarin | Email meenu@meenusarin.com | Website: www.meenusarin.com

#AINetworking #AIInfrastructure #EdgeComputing #NetworkOptimization #AIWorkloads #AIRevolution #DataCenterEvolution #TechTrends2025 EPISODE 84: NETWORKING INFRASTRUCTURE: BACKBONE OF AI READY DATA-CENTRES If you thought AI was all about powerful GPUs and massive storage systems, think again—because without the right network infrastructure, even the fastest, most powerful systems would grind to a halt.  Tune into this episode to know what’s going on behind the scenes to keep those AI workloads zipping along at the speed of light. TIME STAMPED SHOW NOTES: 0:0         Opening 0:11        Episode introduction 0:52       Recommendations for Network Speed & Optimization 1:36        AI driven Network Optimization 2:35       Wrapping it up 5:56       What’s in the next episode        CONNECT WITH ME: LinkedIn http://sg.linkedin.com/in/meenusarin | Twitter @meenusarin | Email meenu@meenusarin.com | Website: www.meenusarin.com

#AIforData #DataManagement #AICloud #DataAutomation #SmartStorage #AIOps #AIinBusiness EPISODE 83: FROM DATA CHAOS TO CONTROL - AI’S NEW FLEX Having tackled data storage in Part 1, we pivot to data management in this 2nd part of AI storage race. Storing massive datasets is only half the battle. The other half is making sense of it all without drowning in a sea of information. So yeah, AI’s about to be your new BFF here.  Tune into this episode to know how...... TIME STAMPED SHOW NOTES: 0:0         Opening 0:11        Episode introduction 0:52       Master Data Management 1:36       AI powered & Intelligent Data Management 2:35       AIOps for Storage Management 3:12       AI Cloud Storage 3:48      AI Cyber-Security 4:26      Data Governance & Cataloguing 5:06      The Big Picture 5:56      What’s in the next episode        CONNECT WITH ME: LinkedIn http://sg.linkedin.com/in/meenusarin | Twitter @meenusarin | Email meenu@meenusarin.com | 

#DataSTorage #AIStorage #GenAI #NextGenDataCentres #EdgeComputing #HybridCloud #DataSecurity #CloudStorageSolutions EPISODE 82: AI STORAGE RACE: HOW DATA CENTRES ARE KEEPING UP - PART 1 GenAI is powered by some seriously massive datasets, and someone’s got to store and manage all that information. So, buckle up as we explore how GenAI is transforming our approach to managing those ever-growing mountains of data. TIME STAMPED SHOW NOTES: 0:0         Opening 0:11        Episode introduction 0:44      High Performance Storage systems 1:33       Hybrid cloud Storage 2:07       Unified Data Storage 2:51       Intelligent Data Management 3:32       Specialized Storage Architecture 4:18       Enhanced Security & Compliance 4:58       Edge Computing Integration 5:40       Wrap-up and what’s in the next episode        CONNECT WITH ME: LinkedIn http://sg.linkedin.com/in/meenusarin | Twitter @meenusarin | Email meenu@meenusarin.com | 

COMPUTING RESOURCES: CPU VS. GPU SHOWDOWN The shift from CPU to GPU-powered infrastructure isn’t just a simple swap; it’s a complete redesign of how data centres operate. What all does it involve and what are the challenges this brings in? We look at this shift to the newest rock star of the computing world in this 2nd episode of our series on AI’s impact on the Next-gen Data centres. TIME STAMPED SHOW NOTES: 0:0        Opening 0:11       Episode introduction 0:54       CPU vs. GPU 2:24       Shift to GPU 3:06       Challenges of GPU powered Racks 4:52       Wrap-up and what’s in the next episode     CONNECT WITH ME: LinkedIn http://sg.linkedin.com/in/meenusarin | Twitter @meenusarin | Email meenu@meenusarin.com | 

NEXT-GEN DATA CENTRES: AI AT THE HELM - Part 1 What’s at the heart of today’s data centres? Think of them as a three-legged stool: Computing resources, Network infrastructure, and Storage infrastructure. And guess what? AI is giving all three legs a good shake!  To prepare for the future of data centers in the age of GenAI, organizations need to adopt strategic approaches that tackle evolving demands around infrastructure, efficiency, and sustainability.  Tune into this episode of Blockchain Hustle for a peek into what’s coming up as we kick-start this series. TIME STAMPED SHOW NOTES: 0:0         Opening 0:11        Introduction to the series 1:42       What will be covered in the series CONNECT WITH ME: LinkedIn http://sg.linkedin.com/in/meenusarin | Twitter @meenusarin | Email meenu@meenusarin.com | 

EPISODE 80: NEXT-GEN DATA CENTRES: AI AT THE HELM - Part 1 What’s at the heart of today’s data centres? Think of them as a three-legged stool: Computing resources, Network infrastructure, and Storage infrastructure. And guess what? AI is giving all three legs a good shake!  To prepare for the future of data centers in the age of GenAI, organizations need to adopt strategic approaches that tackle evolving demands around infrastructure, efficiency, and sustainability.  Tune into this episode of Blockchain Hustle for a peek into what’s coming up as we kick-start this series. TIME STAMPED SHOW NOTES: 0:0         Opening 0:11        Introduction to the series 1:42       What will be covered in the series CONNECT WITH ME: LinkedIn http://sg.linkedin.com/in/meenusarin | Twitter @meenusarin | Email meenu@meenusarin.com | 

EPISODE 79: THE ULTIMATE TECH TANDEM: GENAI AND BLOCKCHAIN IN ACTION - Part 3 The last part in this series - A peek into a couple of innovations at the intersection of 2 tech titans -GenAI and Web3. Tune into this episode of Blockchain Hustle to know how DePIN and Autonomous & Semi-autonomous Agents are becoming the sweet spots between GenAI and Web3. TIME STAMPED SHOW NOTES: 0:0         Opening 0:11        Introduction - Innovation at the intersection 0:57       Decentralised Physical Infrastructure (DePIN) 2:45       Autonomous and Semi-autonomous agents 11:16      Wrap-up CONNECT WITH ME: LinkedIn http://sg.linkedin.com/in/meenusarin | Twitter @meenusarin | Email meenu@meenusarin.com | 

EPISODE 78: THE ULTIMATE TECH TANDEM: GENAI AND BLOCKCHAIN IN ACTION - Part 2 GenAI generated content - Copyright and IP challenges, content authenticity and monetization GenAI training datasets - data opacity, authorised access & monetisation, biases GenAI training models - Transparency and Security These are just a few of the areas in which blockchain can help and thus power up GenAI capabilities.  Curious to know how?  Tune into this episode of Blockchain Hustle to know how Generative AI is getting a leg up from Web3.  TIME STAMPED SHOW NOTES: 0:0         Opening 0:11        Introduction - GenAI leveraging Web3 1:31        GenAI Generated Content - The New Frontier 4:26       GenAI Development - From Data to Models 9:38       Wrap-up and look out for Part 3 (Innovation at the intersection) CONNECT WITH ME: LinkedIn http://sg.linkedin.com/in/meenusarin | Twitter @meenusarin | Email meenu@meenusarin.com | 

EPISODE 77: THE ULTIMATE TECH TANDEM: GENAI AND BLOCKCHAIN IN ACTION - Part 1 Let’s talk about two heavyweights of the tech world. One, we’ve got Web3 – the revolutionary upgrade to the internet, promising decentralization, user ownership, and a future where we can all live like kings and queens of the blockchain kingdom. And then we have Generative AI, the newest wunderkind in the tech world, whipping up everything from poems to complex code with just a few keystrokes. Now here’s the burning question: Is there a sweet spot where these two tech titans can collaborate, or are we just trying to push square pegs into round holes? Tune into this episode of Blockchain Hustle to know how Web3 is getting a leg up from Generative AI.  TIME STAMPED SHOW NOTES: 0:0         Opening 0:11       Introduction - Intersection of GenAI & Web3 2:13       Web3 leveraging GenAI 8:44       Wrap-up and look out for Part 2 (GenAI getting the leg-up from Web3) CONNECT WITH ME: LinkedIn http://sg.linkedin.com/in/meenusarin | Twitter @meenusarin | Email meenu@meenusarin.com |   

EPISODE 76: SECURE YOUR GENAI MODELS  The breakneck speed at which LLMs are appearing in the market, development teams adopting them and enterprises getting onto the gravy train – has far outpaced establishing of comprehensive security protocols. This leaves these LLMs far too vulnerable to security concerns. And this is a high stakes space. Why specifically with LLMs? Why are these language models such prime targets for cyber shenanigans?  Are there any security frameworks for reference? What questions should enterprises be asking to keep their GenAI models safe and sound? Tune into this episode of Blockchain Hustle to know this and more ! TIME STAMPED SHOW NOTES: 0:0         Opening 0:11        Few observations 2:04       What’s so special/different in securing LLMs? 3:16        Security frameworks 6.59        Questions enterprises should be asking, Best Practices and a few players in this space 8.26         Wrap up of Top 5 GenAI model trends gaining momentum across enterprises CONNECT WITH ME: LinkedIn http://sg.linkedin.com/in/meenusarin | Twitter @meenusarin | Email meenu@meenusarin.com | 

EPISODE 75: OPEN-SOURCED MODELS – DEMOCRATIZING ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY AI MODELS  Why are open-source models suddenly all the rage? Well, for starters, they're giving the closed-source giants a run for their money. GitHub data reveals a surge in public generative AI projects, signaling a shift towards a more collaborative and inclusive AI community. And speaking of giants, a16z estimates that while closed-source models once dominated the market, preferences are shifting. A whopping 46% of survey respondents mentioned preferring open source models going into 2024, proving that quality doesn't always come with a hefty price tag. But it's not just about saving some big bucks. Open source is offering something even more valuable. And what’s that? Well, tune into this episode of Blockchain Hustle to know that and more ! TIME STAMPED SHOW NOTES: 0:0          Opening 0:11         Few observations 2:02        Why are open source models the rage? 4:31         Lookouts CONNECT WITH ME: LinkedIn http://sg.linkedin.com/in/meenusarin | Twitter @meenusarin | Email meenu@meenusarin.com | 

EPISODE 74: SMALL LANGUAGE MODELS – SMALL IS THE NEW BIG  The 3rd one in my series of the top 5 GenAI model trends that enterprises are hopping on - Small Language Models. Tune into this episode of Blockchain Hustle as we delve into how these pint-sized powerhouses are finding their feet and strutting their stuff in the AI world. TIME STAMPED SHOW NOTES: 0:0          Opening 0:11         Episode introduction 0:51        Why Small Language Models 4:23        What’s fuelling this revolution CONNECT WITH ME: LinkedIn http://sg.linkedin.com/in/meenusarin | Twitter @meenusarin | Email meenu@meenusarin.com | 

EPISODE 73: MULTIMODAL – FUTURE PROOFING YOUR AI STRATEGY   The 2nd one in my series of the top 5 GenAI model trends that enterprises are hopping on…….. Multi Modal Last time, we explored the symphonic wonders of multi-model AI orchestration. Today, get ready to strap in as we delve into the world of multi-modal AI – because who needs just one mode when you can have them all? Get a 360-degree view that's closer to human perception than ever before - future proof your AI strategy Tune into this episode of Blockchain Hustle as we delve into Multi modal trend. TIME STAMPED SHOW NOTES: 0:0           Opening 0:11         Episode introduction 0:43        Why Multi modal 1:45         3 key components 2:43        Multi modal vs. Uni modal 3:09        Business applications CONNECT WITH ME: LinkedIn http://sg.linkedin.com/in/meenusarin | Twitter @meenusarin | Email meenu@meenusarin.com | 

What are the top 5 GenAI model trends that enterprises are hopping on? Today I dive deep into the 1st one – Multi Model Picture this: you're at a grand concert hall, eagerly awaiting the performance of the century. But instead of a soloist stealing the show, it's an orchestra of AI models, each playing their part to perfection. It's like Beethoven's Fifth Symphony, but with a futuristic twist! Now, you may ask - why should enterprises join this symphony of AI models? Tune into this episode of Blockchain Hustle for some answers. TIME STAMPED SHOW NOTES: 0:0          Opening 0:11         Episode introduction 1:06         Force Multipier 2:07         Flexibility & Control 3:13         What’s orchestrating this trend? CONNECT WITH ME: LinkedIn http://sg.linkedin.com/in/meenusarin | Twitter @meenusarin | Email meenu@meenusarin.com | 

EPISODE 71: KEY CONSIDERATIONS FOR ENTERPRISES IN BLOCKCHAIN ADOPTION As an enterprise, let’s say, you’ve identified some pain points/issues which can be optimally addressed by blockchain. Now the next step is to scout for a blockchain platform that can optimally address your problem.  What are some of the key aspects that you as an enterprise should consider while scouting for an appropriate blockchain platform solution? What are some of the factors and metrics here? Before you dive headfirst into the blockchain abyss, it's crucial to chart your course wisely. This episode of Blockchain Hustle looks at a few key aspects to consider as you embark on your quest for that perfect blockchain platform. TIME STAMPED SHOW NOTES: 0:0          Opening 0:11         Episode introduction 1:10         Outlook 2:54        Core functionalities 3:49        Type of blockchain 5:43        And others CONNECT WITH ME: LinkedIn http://sg.linkedin.com/in/meenusarin | Twitter @meenusarin | Email meenu@meenusarin.com | 

Gartner predicts that by 2030, most of the data used in AI will be artificially generated by rules, statistical models, simulations, or other techniques.  CB Insights, in its Tech trends 2024 as well as GenAI predictions calls this as a Synthetic Data Bonanza.  Researchers estimate that by 2026, we will exhaust high quality text data for training LLMs – a trend that can slow down AI progress. Bottom line and I cite from Gartner’s report here – “You won’t be able to build high quality, high value AI models without synthetic data.” We dive into synthetic data - what is it, why is it gaining importance and how are businesses using synthetic data. This episode of Blockchain Hustle covers this and more. TIME STAMPED SHOW NOTES: 0:0          Opening 0:11         Episode introduction 0:22        What is Synthetic Data 4:36        Types if Synthetic Data 6:51         Why is Synthetic Data gaining importance 11:10        How are businesses using Synthetic Data 15:40       How is Synthetic Data generated 18:00       A few companies in this space CONNECT WITH ME: LinkedIn http://sg.linkedin.com/in/meenusarin | Twitter @meenusarin | Email meenu@meenusarin.com | 

EPISODE 69: DECIPHERING THE PRICE TAG OF AI HARDWARE POWER After looking at some facets of decoding the AI hardware game in the previous episode, we delve into the context behind those eye watering price tags of the AI hardware. This episode of Blockchain Hustle looks at deciphering these high pricings, understand how to calculate your AI compute power, few factors that play into the pricing, as well as key considerations one can keep in mind to access this coveted tech without breaking the bank! TIME STAMPED SHOW NOTES: 0:0          Opening 0:11         Episode introduction 0:39        Parameters & Tokens 2:25        Crunch time - deriving compute power 4:09        Additional factors impacting price 6:13         Few considerations/tips towards accessing AI hardware 7:57         Everything counts 8:29        Summary & wrap-up CONNECT WITH ME: LinkedIn http://sg.linkedin.com/in/meenusarin | Twitter @meenusarin | Email meenu@meenusarin.com |