As AI workloads drive rack densities into unprecedented territory, the expectations placed on data center facilities teams are shifting just as quickly.
As the AI boom thunders on, operators now face a convergence of new cooling, power, automation, and grid-interaction requirements that challenge long-standing assumptions about how facilities are designed, commissioned, and run.
In this month’s DCF poll, we ask a timely question for an industry now defined by high-consequence technical decisions: Which emerging skillset will be most essential for facilities teams operating AI-density environments in 2026 and beyond?
Peter Huang, Global President - Data Center & Thermal Management at bp Castrol, explains why AI isn't just consuming more power, it's demanding better power systems.
