Nxtra by Airtel, a top data centre provider in India, has taken a pioneering step by deploying Artificial Intelligence (AI) to drive operational excellence across its facilities. This makes Nxtra the first data centre in India to embrace AI, aiming to make its infrastructure smarter, more efficient, and future-ready.
A Smarter Approach to Data Centres
Nxtra’s vision, “Intelligent by Design and Sustainable by Choice,” underscores its commitment to build advanced data centres. The AI deployment, starting with Nxtra’s Chennai facility, leverages Ecolibrium’s SmartSense platform. This partnership brings in predictive maintenance, real-time analytics, and increased energy efficiency, paving the way for more resilient digital infrastructure.
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Key Milestones
Nxtra’s AI-enhanced operations set out to achieve:
- 10% increase in asset life through performance monitoring and predictive maintenance.
- 10% reduction in non-IT power usage by identifying energy deviations early.
- 15% boost in equipment performance via AI-driven diagnostics and maintenance.
- 25% rise in productivity through proactive, intelligent insights.
Leaders Speak on the Collaboration
Ashish Arora, CEO of Nxtra, highlights the focus on sustainability and efficiency, saying, “The integration of AI is a crucial step in advancing our energy efficiency and overall performance.” Ecolibrium’s CEO, Chintan Soni, adds, “Our collaboration brings together Nxtra’s eco-friendly infrastructure and our AI expertise, setting a new standard for data centre efficiency.”
Building for the Future
Nxtra operates India’s largest network of sustainable data centres, with plans to double its capacity to over 400 MW in the coming years. The company is on a mission to reach net-zero emissions by 2031, employing green energy solutions, energy-efficient infrastructure, and sustainable practices to meet this goal.
