By 2020, at least one-third of all data will pass through the cloud. This figure would have been unimaginable just a few short years ago, but recent advances in technology have made this sort of data processing not only possible but commonplace. Additionally, there have been several advancements in AI technology, which the data security sector has taken full advantage of.

The cybersecurity sector has long been a beacon of technological progress and early adoption of technological advancements. Artificial intelligence, biometrics, and other bleeding edge technology are currently being used to help secure the world’s data and defend against potential threats.

As an example of this continued forward march, a data center company by the name of Switch is looking to deploy a fully autonomous security system robot in the near future. The 250-pound robot, named SENTRY, is built to climb stairs and curbs, and is equipped with 360-degree cameras, heat sensors, and the ability to recognize car license plates, so it can keep track of who may be in the building.

Another autonomous robot by the name of Dac may soon be deployed to help manage the day-to-day operations of a data center. AI-powered Dac is designed to recognize and repair issues with the water, electrical, and other systems in the building.

This use of biometric data, artificial intelligence, and now fully autonomous robotic systems show that the future of the data center is very likely to be automated. Further, this sort of automation for large data centers is becoming more realistic by the day. The very latest in workable technology is being deployed to guard the world’s data centers.

While many of these advancements are just concepts at present, data center management software will eventually be able to assist owners of data centers by providing highly specific recommendations and balancing the user’s demands for both availability and reliability while maintaining a high standard of efficacy.

Data centers are well and truly on the brink of full automation, using the newest and most effective technology to keep data secure. These autonomous systems are giving us a glimpse into the future of data center operations, and that future is AI-powered.

Contact LDP Associates, the provider of mission critical support solutions and data center management software, for more information today.