As AI and IoT continue to reshape IT infrastructure, data centers, and smart building management, IT leaders must rethink their strategies for efficiency, sustainability, and scalability. In this episode of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to IT, host Michelle Dawn Mooney sits down with Erin McDannald, CEO of Elevated, to explore how AI-driven automation is optimizing energy use, streamlining workload management, and revolutionizing IT-OT convergence.

Erin shares insights on overcoming legacy system challenges, integrating AI into IT operations, and preparing infrastructure for the future of smart buildings. From predictive maintenance to sustainable data center practices, this conversation offers IT leaders a roadmap for staying ahead in an evolving technology landscape.

Key Takeaways:

• How AI and IoT are revolutionizing data center infrastructure and workload management
• Strategies for integrating operational technology (OT) with IT for seamless automation
• The role of IT asset management (ITAM) in optimizing smart infrastructure
• Trends in energy optimization, decarbonization, and sustainability in data centers
• Best practices for CTOs and CIOs adopting AI-driven IT infrastructure

Tune in for expert insights on preparing your IT environment for AI-driven workflows and smart building innovations.

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