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Powering the Digital World – Electrical Reliability for Data Centers

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The world runs on data. As global demand for AI and machine learning grows exponentially, the demand for processing power is driving explosive growth that doesn’t show and signs of slowing down. This makes data centers the defacto backbone of modern business operations in 2025 and beyond. However, as data center facilities scale to meet growing demand, they face mounting challenges—from increasing power consumption and overheating risks to uptime compliance and the ever-looming threat of unplanned outages.

Powering the Digital World brings together experts from IRISS to explore the latest innovations in electrical reliability, proactive maintenance, and thermal risk management. Learn how to keep your mission-critical systems running 24/7 with smarter, safer, and more efficient electrical solutions.

Some highlights from this event you should know

Session 1:

SMARTER ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE FOR HIGH-DENSITY DATA CENTERS

For data centers, the demand for uptime has never been higher. Mark Paul explores the key factors affecting electrical reliability in data centers, from NFPA 70B compliance to best practices for reducing downtime and energy waste. Discover actionable strategies that enhance system resilience while lowering operational risks.
Session 2:

POWER, WATER, LABOR: THE REAL LIMITS OF DATA CENTER EXPANSION

In this RED Talk, Mike Doolan confronts the physical limits of digital growth, revealing that it’s not compute power holding us back—it’s infrastructure. In a world obsessed with data, AI, and scale, we often overlook the hard realities beneath the surface: energy availability, water consumption, and the growing shortage of skilled labour. These aren’t future concerns… they’re current constraints.
Session 3:

THE ROLE OF THERMOCHROMICS IN DATA CENTER RELIABILITY

Overheating and electrical faults are a constant threat in high-density computing environments. In this session, Josh Robinson breaks down how thermochromic indicators provide round-the-clock monitoring for critical electrical systems. Learn how these simple yet powerful tools act as an early warning system, helping facility teams catch issues before they lead to costly downtime.
Session 4:

Q&A Session

Get answers to your most pressing questions from industry experts. This interactive session offers deeper insights into thermal monitoring, electrical safety, and compliance strategies tailored for data centers.
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Meet the speakers

Mark Paul
Mark Paul
Global Director of Sales and Marketing. Mark Paul is a “recovering engineer” who loves to help educate people with new ideas and to look at technologies with a different mindset. With a background in controls engineering, corporate sales and leadership development, his career spans several industries including energy management, distribution, and coaching.
Josh Robinson
Josh Robinson
Josh Robinson is an experienced leader in Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM) and a dedicated advocate for electrical maintenance safety and reliability. With a career focused on keeping maintenance workers safe from electrical hazards, he has championed the adoption of advanced technologies such as infrared thermography, ultrasound testing, and vibration analysis to enhance safety and efficiency in industrial settings. His expertise extends to motion amplification and root cause analysis, making him a sought-after expert in predictive maintenance and strategic asset management.

Event agenda

Session 1
SMARTER ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE FOR HIGH-DENSITY DATA CENTERS
In mission-critical data center environments, routine electrical inspections must be performed without causing downtime or operational risk. In this session, Mark Paul explores how IRISS solutions, including Safe-Connect thermochromic indicators and CAP and VP Series IR windows, allow for non-intrusive, continuous monitoring, keeping critical systems running without disruption.

Attendees will learn how these technologies streamline maintenance workflows, reduce the risk of undetected failures, and help facilities meet uptime and compliance standards. By integrating proactive electrical maintenance into their operations, data centers can prevent unexpected outages, improve thermal risk management, and ensure long-term system reliability.

Session 2
POWER, WATER, LABOR: THE REAL LIMITS OF DATA CENTER EXPANSION
Data center expert Mike Doolan confronts the physical limits of digital growth, revealing how power, water, and skilled labor—not compute—are the real bottlenecks in today’s data-driven world.

In a world obsessed with data, AI, and scale, we often overlook the hard realities beneath the surface: energy availability, water consumption, and the growing shortage of skilled labour. These aren’t future concerns—they’re current constraints. Doolan lays bare the hidden costs of expansion and challenges us to rethink what true scalability really requires.

Key Takeaways:

  • Power and cooling are now critical design constraints

  • Labour shortages threaten long-term digital growth

Session 3
THE ROLE OF THERMOCHROMICS IN DATA CENTER RELIABILITY
Data centers are mission-critical environments where overheating and electrical failures can be incredibly expensive. In this session, Byron Matos examines how thermochromic indicators serve as a continuous, passive monitoring solution, providing instant, visual alerts to dangerous temperature fluctuations. These low-tech, high-impact tools help prevent electrical failures, reduce the risk of fire, and keep essential systems running without disruption.

Attendees will explore real-world applications where thermochromic technology can be successfully integrated into data center maintenance strategies, improving reliability and reducing costly unplanned outages. Learn how these innovative indicators complement existing monitoring solutions to create a layered approach to thermal risk management.

Key takeaways include:

  • Why thermal risks are a major concern in high-density computing environments
  • How thermochromic indicators provide early warnings before failures occur
  • Where to deploy these solutions for maximum impact in a data center setting

 

Session 4
Q&A Session
In this interactive session, our panel of experts will address your most pressing questions about thermochromic technology, condition-based maintenance, and smarter inspection solutions. This is your chance to clarify key concepts, dive deeper into real-world applications, and gain tailored advice for your facility.

Whether you’re curious about implementation strategies or specific use cases, the Q&A session provides a platform for personalized insights from the IRISS team. Bring your questions and get ready to engage in an informative discussion.

Key takeaways include:

  • Personalized advice from industry experts
  • In-depth answers to your specific maintenance challenges
  • Actionable guidance to improve safety, efficiency, and reliability
Attend and Win

Exclusive Prizes Up for Grabs

We’re giving away some amazing prizes! Attendees will have the chance to win a FLIR ONE Edge camera—a rugged thermal imager that clips onto your phone or tablet or can be used remotely to inspect hard-to-reach areas. It connects wirelessly to Android or iOS devices and offers thermal imaging with a resolution of 160 by 120 pixels. We’re also giving away 3 x IRISS Safe-Connect Thermochromic TSK-4 Starter Kits. Don’t miss out—just for attending, you could take home one of these valuable tools!

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