AI computing needs have rapidly expanded, resulting in power density in data centers and cabinets rising in 2025. This analysis examines major technical trends shaping the future of power and cooling demands in data centers and discusses their implications for stakeholders.
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Shen Wang
Follow AnalystPrincipal Analyst, Data Center Power & Cooling Systems
Wang Shen is a principal analyst in Omdia, Informa Tech. He has been responsible for the consulting and custom studies in data center tech areas, and now he leads the data center physical infrastructure, thermal management, and sustainability research practice.
Prior to joining IHS Markit (Now as Omdia) in 2017, Wang Shen worked at eldoLED B.V. in the Netherlands as technical application manager on smart power electronic products. Before that, he developed smart conceptual electronic products at Philips Research in Eindhoven, he published technical papers on international journals, and hold several patents.
In the meantime, Shen was also a technical translator and reviewer for industrial publishing houses, and also a columnist for industry medias, he has successfully conducted many research cases, and often gives speeches at data center power & sustainability related conferences or seminars and quoted by industry medias.
Shen earned an MSc (Ir.) degree in Sustainable Energy Technology from Technische Universiteit Eindhoven and a BSc degree in Electric Engineering & Automation from Fudan University.
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Jessica Nian
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Jessica Nian is a member of Omdia’s Cloud and Data Center Team, where she focuses on the Physical Infrastructure sector, with major expertise in power and cooling markets. She analyzes key developments, future trends, growth drivers, and the competitive landscape within these critical infrastructure segments. Her current research specializations include the evolution of data center power systems and advanced cooling technologies supporting cloud and digital infrastructure.
Prior to her current role, Jessica contributed to Omdia’s Manufacturing Technology practice, covering areas including motion controls and automated guided vehicles (AGVs). Before joining Omdia, she served as a market research analyst at IHS Markit. Her earlier experience includes financial analysis at PwC. Jessica holds a degree in Banking and Finance from Monash University.
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