“Every two months a revolution happens in AI”

AI or quantum computing: which is the emerging technology that will disrupt the data center world first? In this episode, we explore the future of our sector with Erik Mannens, Professor and Researcher at Ghent University and the University of Antwerp, and Laurens van Reijen, CEO at LCL Data Centers.

“Right now, AI is top of mind for world leaders. It is considered the next major power player and is evolving at an exceptional pace; every two months a revolution happens in AI,” says Erik Mannens. Laurens van Reijen agrees, adding: “AI itself isn’t new, but its integration into data centers is still in its early stages. The workloads it generates are unlike anything we’ve seen before, marking a true paradigm shift for our industry.”

Both underline the importance of innovation and collaboration: “To stay ahead, we need to innovate, not with brute power but with smart research,” says Laurens. Erik builds on this, “I’ve seen both industry and academia up close, and I can say this with certainty: we need each other. Let’s collaborate and share knowledge so we can shape the future of AI together.”

Tune in for a unique look at the future of our sector, through the eyes of two industry experts. Enjoy the listen!