Ever feel like the ground beneath our industry is shifting faster than we can anchor ourselves? That’s because it is. AI is rewriting the rules of resilience, power, and even how we think about infrastructure. From data recovery that used to take hours now collapsing into minutes, to megawatt racks that sound more like power plants than IT gear - the future is here, and it’s moving at breakneck speed.
Let’s dive into a few things that caught my attention this week.
1. 🤖 AI + Data Recovery: The Modern Era’s Gamechanger
AI and ML are no longer futuristic perks, they’re now the backbone of how we recover and protect data. As TechTarget puts it, "AI models analyze file systems, data structures, historical patterns and emerging threats to improve storage, protection and restoration."
I said in the article: “Basically, what used to take hours to do manually can now be done in a few minutes - the entire orchestration for a site, for an edge location, anything along those lines.”
And it’s not just speed, it’s intelligence: anomaly detection, predictive failure analysis, workflow automation, and tools that help decide what to restore first. 👉 Read the full article
2. 🎙️ From Ukraine to AI/DC Boom
I recently joined Raymond Hawkins on Compass Datacenters’ podcast, and it got real personal. We talked about my journey from being a Ukrainian refugee to leading innovation in AI and data centers. 🌍
The conversation goes deep:
Ukraine’s fight for freedom
Explosive growth in rack density and energy demand
How AI is shaping practical solutions (from public services to agriculture and finance)
👉 Watch the full episode here
3. 🧠 Vision-Language-World Models - Plain English
Imagine models that see, talk, and plan - connected in ways that make them more than tools; they’re partners in solving complex problems.
We broke down how VLW models are already reshaping tech, from strategy to application, without the jargon overload.
4. ⚡ MEGA Power, Big Stakes
By 2030, AI data centers might burn through 400 TWh annually, more energy than some countries use today.
That’s why Data Center World POWER (less than a month away!) is such a big deal. It’s where operators, engineers, and industry leaders converge to answer the toughest energy questions.
👉 Register here
💡 I’ve got a handful of special pass codes for operators and engineers. DM me if you want one.
5. 🎤 DCAC Live is a wrap!
Man… what a good time. The opening keynote from Wade Vinson was beyond compelling… “AI isn’t just the next wave—it’s the new electricity.”
Wade’s talk was one of those keynotes that makes you stop and think about just how big this AI wave really is. Also… his NVIDIA GPU t-shirt stole the show 😂
In his talk, Wade drew a powerful parallel between today’s AI revolution and the early days of electrification—when factories were first wired for power, and the world shifted overnight. Like I mentioned earlier, his point was clear: AI is the new electricity, and it’s going to transform industries in ways we’re only beginning to imagine.
Here’s a critical point… Wade broke down the massive gap between pre-training and post-training of large language models—reminding us that the real costs and opportunities sit in the post-training phase, which requires 30x more resources.
He introduced the AI Factory concept and unveiled what comes next in NVIDIA’s roadmap: GPUs like the Rubenchipset, delivering a staggering 50x ROI. We’re not just talking about more compute; we’re talking about rethinking entire data centers to handle super pods running 576 GPUs operating at upwards of 3.5 megawatts (that’s SO much power!!), with new cooling and power innovations that push the limits of what’s possible.
💡 Here’s my takeaway… We’re building the industrial backbone for the AI era, just as electricity once powered the modern world. And if Wade is right, today’s data centers are the new factories—only now, they manufacture intelligence.
👉 Check out my recap on LinkedIn
Let’s keep building. And scaling. And questioning everything.
Until next time
Stay tuned, stay curious, and stay excited!
Best,
Bill Kleyman
CEO, Apolo
Program Chair, AFCOM Data Center World