Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Edge Computing are no longer future concepts — they are rapidly becoming core to how government agencies deliver on their missions. From predictive maintenance and fraud detection to battlefield analytics and smart transportation, public sector agencies are actively exploring or piloting AI-driven programs.

For the past decade, the phrase “cloud-first” has dominated government IT policy conversations. From the Federal Cloud Computing Strategy to agency modernization plans, there's been a clear push to migrate away from on-premise infrastructure. And yet, thousands of government-owned data centers remain operational today — and for good reason.

Achieving high energy efficiency in data centers is no small feat—it’s a complex dance for both designers and operations staff. Each component, from cooling systems to power distribution, must be carefully tuned and balanced.