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Start Campus partners with Nautilus Data Technologies for sustainable cooling options at Sines campus
Under the terms of the MoU , Start Campus will integrate Nautilus ’ pioneering zero-water consuming cooling system , a patented technology proven to elevate energy efficiency and cooling capabilities across various phases of the project . As stated in the agreement , Start Campus and Nautilus will be working together to implement cooling technology during Phase 1 of construction , currently underway in Sines . The units will aid in enhancing existing cooling designs at the campus to fulfil Start Campus ’ s high-density , liquid-cooled server requirements . In Phase 2 , Start Campus plans to leverage the full Nautilus ’ integrated technology and delivery solution for its 120MW expansion .
Start Campus , the company responsible for developing the
SINES Project – a 495 MW hyperscale data centre development – and Nautilus Data Technologies have announced a strategic Memorandum of Understanding ( MoU ) for Nautilus ’ cooling technology to support sustainable cooling for Start Campus ’ s SINES Project operations .
The signed agreement solidifies the shared ambition of Start Campus and Nautilus to revolutionise data centre development through green innovation . Their combined expertise promises to shape the future of the industry , embracing sustainable practices and advanced cooling solutions .
As the partnership evolves , both entities foresee Nautilus ’ patented water-cooling system playing an integral role in Start Campus ’ designs . The mutual goal is to incorporate the full breadth of Nautilus ’ cutting-edge technology across future projects , driving greater efficiency and sustainability in the data centre sector .
University ’ s 2023 ‘ AI-for-good ’ accelerator program welcomes global companies
The University of Edinburgh ’ s AI Accelerator has announced its 2023 cohort , featuring an array of international companies focused on using Artificial Intelligence for societal benefit .
Part of this year ’ s cohort are Edinburgh-based Black Goblin , creators of an inclusive collaboration platform for independent content creators , and Dunfermline-based FC Labs . Their CoreTech product focuses on mental fitness and wellbeing within the workplace .
To be eligible for the program , companies must use AI to solve societal problems in areas like health , social care and environmental sustainability . Participants receive various forms of support , including leadership mentoring and product development helping to transform their AI businesses into world-leading companies . story is Edinburgh-based Space Intelligence , a participant in the 2020 program that raised over £ 2 million last year .
The AI Accelerator program is managed by the Bayes Centre on behalf of Data-Driven Innovation hubs . Additional support is provided by Edinburgh Innovations , the university ’ s commercialization service .
Among the program ’ s previous participants are Inicio . ai , which raised £ 1 million in funding last April , and Glasgow-based Microplate Dx , which recently closed a £ 2.5m seed funding round . Another success
Professor Ruth King , Director of the University of Edinburgh ’ s Bayes Centre , said : “ We warmly congratulate the 13 companies which have been selected for this year ’ s AI Accelerator programme through a highly competitive process . The cohort includes a diverse group of companies that are using AI innovation to drive progress in addressing societal challenges in key areas including healthcare and climate change .”
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