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In this issue

• AI at the Edge
• MCP Servers & Operational AI
• Nlyte Software v16 – Available in November
• Microsoft Taps Portugal for AI Infrastructure Growth
• AI-Powered Placement & Optimization
• Powering Smarter Data Centers Together
• Events

AI at the Edge

A Deep Dive into the New Frontier of Data Infrastructure

The data center industry is undergoing a seismic shift, and artificial intelligence is the catalyst. In this in-depth exploration, discover how the explosive growth of AI is colliding with power scarcity and latency constraints to redefine the future of infrastructure. From megawatt-scale edge deployments to the rise of liquid cooling, this article unpacks the forces driving the evolution from centralized hyperscale models to distributed, real-time AI inference nodes. If you're navigating the future of digital infrastructure, this is a must-read.

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MCP Servers & Operational AI

As AI transforms the data center landscape, a new open-source standard, Model Context Protocol (MCP), is emerging to streamline infrastructure automation. Learn how MCP Servers act as universal translators for AI, enabling secure, real-time interaction with siloed systems and unlocking powerful use cases like predictive maintenance, automated network management, and dynamic resource provisioning. Discover how MCP is helping data centers become more efficient, secure, and ready for the autonomous future.

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Nlyte Software v16 – Available in November

Nlyte Software Version 16, the latest advancement in data center infrastructure management. Building on Carrier’s commitment to innovation, Nlyte v16 introduces powerful new executive dashboards, enhanced protocol support, and expanded sustainability reporting, empowering organizations to optimize their data center operations with greater efficiency and insight.

Key Highlights of Nlyte Software v16

Executive Dashboards: Five new layouts in the Operations Dashboard provide real-time visibility into power consumption, cooling utilization, space utilization, network utilization, and asset count, enabling data-driven decision-making for facility managers.

Enhanced Protocol & Infrastructure Support: Full IPv6 support, MQTT/Sparkplug B polling, and SNMP Trap enhancements ensure seamless integration across diverse environments, including Windows and Linux-Docker deployments.

Sustainability & Regulatory Reporting: Expanded location-level attributes and EU regional classification features help organizations meet Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) requirements and drive sustainability initiatives.

Performance & Usability: Improved search capabilities, device details pages, and secure multi-tenant cabinet views deliver a streamlined user experience for large-scale deployments. Automated asset hyperlinking, customizable navigation links, and newly introduced standard reports to simplify enterprise-wide configuration and validation.

Nlyte Software v16 is available now. For more information, contact your Nlyte Software representative.

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Microsoft Taps Portugal for AI Infrastructure Growth

Microsoft is scaling its global AI footprint with a strategic lease of GPU infrastructure from UK-based hyperscaler Nscale at the Start Campus mega data center in Sines, Portugal. This move strengthens Azure’s capacity for high-performance AI workloads while aligning with Microsoft’s sustainability goals. Discover why Portugal’s renewable energy and connectivity make it a prime location, and how this partnership sets a new benchmark for intelligent, scalable, and eco-conscious data center operations.

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AI-Powered Placement & Optimization

As data centers grow more complex, manual planning can lead to costly errors and stranded capacity. Nlyte’s Placement and Optimization with AI brings precision and speed to infrastructure management—automating server placement, forecasting future needs, and validating resource availability in real time. Whether you're deploying 100 servers or simulating “what-if” scenarios, this solution helps you plan smarter, deploy faster, and operate with confidence.

Explore how AI is transforming infrastructure planning

Powering Smarter Data Centers Together

Nlyte Software, a Carrier Company is proud to deepen our integration with Panduit’s EL2P PDUs to deliver a unified solution that meets the evolving demands of modern data centers. This collaboration reflects our commitment to empowering organizations with intelligent infrastructure management that enhances both operational efficiency and sustainability.

With Nlyte Energy Optimizer, users gain real-time visibility into power consumption, enabling smarter decisions around energy use and ESG reporting. And starting Q4 2025, our expanded device management capabilities will allow full control over firmware, configuration, and compliance workflows, bringing automation and security to the forefront of PDU operations. Together, Nlyte and Panduit are driving the future of secure, energy-efficient data centers built for density, designed for resilience.

• More about Panduit’s EL2P PDUs
• More about Nlyte IT Device Security Management

Heading to Data Centre World Paris?

Join Bruno Brottier, Nlyte’s Sales Director for Southern Europe, at stand #H80 with Carrier to explore the future of DCIM and discover Carrier’s QuantumLeap™ data center innovations.

📍 Porte de Versailles | 🗓️ 5–6 November 2025

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Last stop for the Power Building and Data Center Convention in Munich - November 5th - 6th!

Visit our stand to discuss with Nlyte experts how DCIM can optimize your data center operations. Connect with Michael Tuttas, Nlyte’s Sales Director for DACH Europe, or Peter Wastl, Nlyte's Senior Solution Architect for details.

Mission Accomplished

One of the standout moments at Carrier QuantumLeap Booth at #YOTTA event in Las Vegas, NV, USA was the live demo of Nlyte Software, a Carrier Company Asset Optimizerintegrated with Carrier Cooling Distribution Units (CDUs). This powerful combination showcases how software-driven asset lifecycle automation and real-time infrastructure visibility can work seamlessly with advanced liquid cooling systems to support high-density environments. Together, they help reduce costs, boost efficiency, and future-proof data centers.

Learn more: Data Centers | Carrier Commercial Systems

Another One in the Books

Thank you to everyone who visited Stand #G30 on 8–9 October to meet the Nlyte Software, a Carrier Company and Carrier data center specialists. We loved connecting and sharing how our Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software helps optimize operations, automate processes, and ensure compliance across data center environments.

Missed us at the event? Reach out today to speak with one of our DCIM experts.

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That's a Wrap!

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday in Rome for the Energy Efficiency Directive Summit breakfast seminar. It was an energizing morning of insights, collaboration, and forward-thinking discussions on the future of sustainable data center operations.Special thanks to our speakers from Uptime Institute, Mediterra DataCenters, and S3K S.p.A. | Security of the Third Millennium for sharing their expertise and sparking meaningful conversations.

Another Successful Event

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿!

It was a pleasure to collaborate with experts from Uptime Institute, Digital Realty, and Relationalto explore how we’re tackling sustainability challenges under the Energy Efficiency Directive.

Interested in optimizing your data center energy use and meeting regulatory goals?

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