10 March 2026

A recent study commissioned by Lenovo and conducted with Opinium reveals that traditional data centre designs are increasingly inadequate to meet the evolving demands of businesses across EMEA. Key challenges include supporting AI workloads efficiently, achieving sustainability goals, and complying with data sovereignty regulations — all while managing rising energy consumption and costs.

Although 92% of IT decision-makers prioritise partners who reduce energy use and emissions, only 46% believe their current infrastructure supports these sustainability targets. Conventional cooling methods like air cooling are struggling to balance efficiency, cost, and environmental impact amid exponential data growth.

27 February 2026

Approximately 80% of the world’s data centers still rely on air cooling, and even a small temperature measurement error of just 0.5°C can lead to significant energy waste—potentially over $800 million annually in a 10 MW data center, totaling about $8 billion over ten years. Accurate, stable environmental measurement is crucial for optimizing cooling efficiency and reducing energy costs.

Vaisala introduces Origo, a next-generation modular measurement platform designed to deliver ±0.1°C temperature and ±1% RH humidity accuracy. Its precise measurements help prevent overcooling, lowering energy waste while ensuring reliable environmental control—vital for data centers, life science cleanrooms, and other critical facilities.