Beyond compute: Infrastructure that powers and cools AI data centers
McKinsey examines the power and cooling equipment that forms the backbone of data center infrastructure, arguing that as AI data center demand grows, innovation and on-time supply of this technology will become increasingly critical. The piece looks at the industrial supply chain enabling AI capacity.
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- McKinsey & Company
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- McKinsey & Company
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- Oct 29, 2025
- Last updated
- Jun 28, 2026 (1 month ago)
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