PodChats for FutureCIO: How CIOs Are Embedding Sustainability Into AI Infrastructure
FutureCIO, Thursday, September 17th, 2026
CIOs must embed real-time sustainability metrics into AI infrastructure amid power and sovereignty constraints.
Asia's data centre market is experiencing rapid expansion driven by AI adoption, with investment reaching US$11.6 billion in 2025.
However, CIOs face mounting pressures: power availability limitations, fragmented data sovereignty regulations, and skilled workforce shortages.
Govind Choudhary of Digital Realty advocates moving beyond passive sustainability measurement toward operational integration of real-time metrics.
The geographic shift toward power-advantaged locations like Malaysia and Australia, combined with strict data residency requirements, demands a federated infrastructure approach balancing regional scale with local compliance.