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Facial recognition advances globally, reigniting debate on privacy and surveillance

Found in airports, mobile phones, stadiums, and even payment systems, facial recognition promises enhanced security and convenience. At the same time, experts warn of risks regarding privacy, the storage of biometric data, and the use of this information by governments and companies.

Facial recognition has evolved from a futuristic technology into a part of daily life for millions of people. Today, it is found in smartphones, immigration control systems, payment platforms, security cameras, and sporting events. As governments and companies expand its adoption, the debate surrounding privacy, data protection, and the limits of mass surveillance is also growing.

Speaking on the program *Infobae en Vivo*, analyst Emmanuel Ferrario stated that the technology is already widely deployed and can offer significant gains in security and efficiency. However, he argued that its use must be accompanied by clear regulations, oversight, and mechanisms to prevent abuse.

According to Ferrario, approximately seven out of ten governments already use some form of facial recognition system in their operations.

The technology's presence extends far beyond public safety; it also appears in mobile phones, airports, supermarkets, and even payment solutions.

As an example, the analyst cited South Korea, where a system called FacePay allows consumers to make purchases using only their faces for authentication.

In practice, this type of solution uses biometric data to uniquely identify an individual, eliminating the need for cards, passwords, or cash.

Ferrario notes that the popularization of this feature began nearly a decade ago when Apple introduced Face ID on iPhones.

Initially, the technology was used to unlock the device. Over time, it expanded to authorize payments, access apps, and validate various digital transactions, making facial recognition a common tool for millions of users.

Supermarkets and companies are also adopting the system...The private sector has likewise been expanding its use of this technology. In the United Kingdom, for example, some supermarket chains use internal facial recognition systems to identify individuals involved in thefts previously recorded at other locations within the same company.

According to Ferrario, when a customer is identified by cameras during a theft, their biometric data may be stored in the chain's database to facilitate future identification.

This type of application illustrates how facial recognition has moved beyond exclusive government use to become part of loss prevention and corporate security strategies.

Benefits for public safety...In the security sector, Ferrario states that the technology offers significant advantages.

The systems can assist in identifying fugitives, missing persons, kidnapping victims, or vulnerable individuals.

Furthermore, facial recognition can accelerate investigations and provide biometric evidence for legal proceedings.

The analyst points out that eyewitnesses often make mistakes due to the stress or pressure experienced during a crime. In contrast, biometric identification tends to offer a higher level of accuracy when used correctly and combined with other investigative elements.

Another cited benefit is speed.

At airports and stadiums, for example, facial recognition can significantly reduce the time required to verify user identities. According to Ferrario, some systems can speed up access processes by up to 30%.

World Cup experience showed adoption still depends on user choice...Ferrario also commented on information released during the World Cup regarding the use of facial recognition for stadium entry.

He noted that although FIFA presented this option as an innovation available to fans, its use was not mandatory.

After speaking with people who attended tournament matches, the analyst concluded that many fans chose to use only the traditional QR code to enter the stadiums, opting against facial recognition.

This instance demonstrates that, in some cases, the technology still coexists with conventional authentication methods.

The episode demonstrates that, in some cases, technology still coexists with conventional authentication methods.

Facial recognition in residential complexes...Technology has made its way into residential complexes, and there is a curious case worth recounting here...A residential complex in a certain region of Brazil decided to adopt a type of magnetic key system; it was more convenient because residents simply had to hold the magnet embedded in their keys near the reader to open the door—but people kept losing these magnetic keys. After some time, the decision was made to switch to biometrics; this solution was certainly more suitable, practical, and secure. Yet, that still wasn't enough; now, the trend of the moment—facial recognition—has been adopted. The administration decided unilaterally (and dictatorially) that all residents must use facial recognition exclusively, or else face being unable to access their homes within the complex...The moral of the story? The resident is reduced to cattle in a pasture—devoid of autonomy and subservient to the complex's overseer—writes the *mundophone* portal.

Privacy remains the primary challenge...Despite the operational advantages, Ferrario believes the major debate centers on the fate of the collected biometric information.

Issues such as image retention periods, who manages these databases, which institutions can access them, and what mechanisms exist to prevent misuse still lack uniform answers in many countries.

These concerns are becoming increasingly relevant as governments and companies expand the use of the technology in public spaces and private services.

For this reason, experts argue that the expansion of facial recognition must be accompanied by specific legislation, independent audits, and transparent policies regarding the collection, storage, and sharing of biometric data.

There is a consensus among both proponents and critics that facial recognition will continue to advance in the coming years. The challenge will be to strike a balance between the benefits offered by the technology and the protection of fundamental rights regarding privacy and individual freedom.

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Sony explores new heat pipe tech In PlayStation 6 cooling patent

Sony has published a new international patent application detailing an improved cooling system for a future electronic device, and while the filing doesn't mention the PlayStation 6 by name, it's certainly the sort of technology that could find its way into a next-generation console. Tech4Gamers first drew attention to the patent, but the site went on to draw a conclusion from the document that I don't think it supports.

The patent focuses entirely on a redesigned heat pipe assembly intended to maintain cooling performance regardless of whether the device is operated horizontally or vertically. Rather than introducing an entirely new cooling principle, Sony appears to be refining how the working fluid inside the heat pipe circulates between its evaporating and condensing sections. The design includes specially shaped portions of the pipe that help return condensed fluid to the heat source more consistently, reducing the impact of gravity when the console changes orientation.

The PS5's liquid metal-based cooling system has been repeatedly criticized since the console's release in 2020. Owners of early revisions reported device overheating, as well as cases of liquid metal leaking onto the APU and motherboard components, leading to serious malfunctions. Such reports continue to appear several years after the console's launch.

The new patent describes a liquid evaporation-based cooling system. Instead of liquid metal, it proposes using a cooling fluid (such as water) and several conical heat pipes that ensure the circulation of the coolant and efficient heat dissipation from the processor. In addition, such a design should maintain high efficiency regardless of whether the console is positioned horizontally or vertically.

Another advantage of the new technology could be reduced manufacturing costs. Applying liquid metal requires high precision during assembly, as even a small error can damage device components. An evaporation chamber, on the other hand, is a ready-made module that can be installed on the APU using standard manufacturing methods, reducing the likelihood of defects and simplifying the assembly process.

In plain English, Sony is trying to make a cooling system that's less sensitive to how you place the console. That's a practical problem to solve, particularly for a device like the PlayStation 5 that was explicitly designed to be used in either orientation. While some repair technicians have reported reliability issues involving liquid metal migration in consoles with compromised seals, Sony officially supports both horizontal and vertical operation.

Things become more speculative in Tech4Gamers' conclusion that Sony may be abandoning the liquid metal thermal interface used in the PlayStation 5 on the PlayStation 6. That's certainly a possibility, and it would even make sense, but it's really not a story this patent appears to support.

Throughout, the filing discusses the construction and geometry of the heat pipe itself: its working fluid, its internal flow path, and the heat transfer characteristics of the cooling assembly. What it specifically doesn't describe is the thermal interface material that sits between the processor package and the cooler. Those are separate parts of the thermal stack. A future console could absolutely adopt this revised heat pipe design while continuing to use liquid metal TIM. Or, it could use a conventional thermal compound, or even some entirely different interface material, all without contradicting anything described in the patent.

Patent filings are often broad by design, and it's always worth resisting the temptation to read product decisions into them that simply aren't there. If you read Japanese, Sony's filing makes for an interesting look at how the company is thinking about next-generation cooling, particularly for hardware that may spend years operating in either a horizontal or vertical position. Whether that eventually translates into the PlayStation 6, and whether Sony sticks with liquid metal for the next-gen "Orion" system, are questions the patent itself doesn't answer.

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Japan's answer to deadly heat waves is a human refrigerator

Japan's Do Hiemon Box is a new walk-in personal cooling booth that maintains an interior temperature of 15°C, with 5°C airflow directed at the head and neck. Priced at ¥1.5 million (~$9,230), it's now on sale for businesses across Japan.

A Japanese company has developed what it calls a human refrigerator — a walk-in personal cooling booth that chills the body in minutes and is already showing up in public spaces across Japan.

Called the "Do Hiemon Box", the product was developed by SDRS, a Japanese refrigeration and vending machine manufacturer, and is distributed by industrial equipment supplier Trusco Nakayama. The design is directly inspired by Japan's ubiquitous vending machines. The refrigeration booth is roughly the same shape and footprint as a standard unit, standing 2,029 mm tall and 931 mm wide, and weighing 293 kg. It runs on wheels, requires no installation, and can be deployed indoors or outdoors.

Mechanics-wise, the booth manages to maintain an interior ambient temperature of 15°C. Once seated on the built-in chair, chilled air at around 5°C is directed toward the user's head, neck, shoulders, and back simultaneously. The company says users feel much cooler within five minutes only, and that ten minutes inside may help relieve symptoms of heat exhaustion by rapidly lowering body temperature. Three airflow and cooling settings are available, and the unit shuts off automatically after 20 minutes to prevent overcooling. Power consumption is roughly half that of a typical spot air conditioner.

The Do Hiemon Box went on sale in April at ¥1.5 million (approximately $9,230) plus tax. Businesses and organizations should benefit greatly from this, instead of individual buyers. One unit has already been donated to Maebashi City Hall in Gunma Prefecture.

The booth releases air at approximately 5°C...Developed by Trusco Nakayama, the "Do Hiemon Box" is based on the structure of a frozen food vending machine.

Upon entering and sitting in the booth, the user receives a stream of air at approximately 5°C directed at their head and the back of their neck. The unit features three temperature and airflow settings and shuts off automatically after 20 minutes to prevent over-cooling.

In a test featured in the report, a journalist ran for five minutes in an outdoor temperature of around 36°C. After entering the booth, their measured surface body temperature reportedly dropped from approximately 35°C to 15.3°C in about four minutes.

Designed for both indoor and outdoor use, the unit operates on a standard 100-volt power outlet and is equipped with wheels for easy mobility.

Launched on April 1, 2026, the product had already been adopted by approximately 130 companies—primarily factories and workplaces with high-heat environments—according to the report.

Since June 2025, companies with employees working in conditions that pose a risk of heatstroke have been required to establish communication methods and emergency procedures to prevent such cases from worsening.

The timing also makes sense. Japan recently introduced new official terminology for days when temperatures exceed 40°C, and on July 15 alone, 48 people were taken to hospital for heatstroke in Tokyo.

 

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Autonomous cybercrime and DNS abuse: Trends shaping the future of digital attacks

Europol warns that, in the coming years, the ability of authorities to respond will depend on the adoption of advanced technologies, legal access to critical data, and much closer collaboration with the private sector.

One of the most disruptive trends is the emergence of autonomous cybercrime. Criminal groups are already using agentic AI systems capable of executing entire attack workflows—from information gathering to intrusion, exfiltration, and monetization—with minimal human intervention. As these tools become more accessible, attackers can distance themselves from operations, reducing the risk of identification and transforming cybercrime into an increasingly intangible threat.

The report also highlights the evolution of hybrid threats, where state-sponsored actors and cybercrime groups collaborate seamlessly. DDoS attacks continue to be used to undermine public trust and generate political instability, while hacker coalitions combine intrusions, data theft, and fraud schemes. The result is a dynamic attack ecosystem where the boundaries between espionage, sabotage, and financial crime are becoming increasingly blurred.

At the heart of this new reality lies DNS abuse, which the IOCTA identifies as one of the critical infrastructures most frequently exploited for online attacks and fraud. DNS acts as a bridge between criminal infrastructure and victims, enabling offenders to launch phishing campaigns, distribute malware, or control botnets via temporary domains. Criminals exploit the lack of automated reporting mechanisms and the slow pace of international legal requests. By the time a malicious domain is finally blocked, the attack has often already reached significant scale.

DNS is equally essential for ransomware and C2 operations, with botnets utilizing residential proxies to mask traffic and mimic legitimate users. This technique hinders detection and makes dismantling criminal infrastructures significantly more complex.

The IOCTA 2026 report emphasizes that the future of cybercrime will be characterized by distributed infrastructure, opaque cryptocurrencies, fragmented markets, and autonomous AI. To narrow the “speed gap” between attackers and law enforcement, Europol advocates for a response grounded in technological innovation, lawful access to critical data, and ongoing international cooperation. Without such adaptation, cybercrime will continue to gain ground.

Domain Name System (DNS) hijacking is a type of DNS attack in which an attacker deliberately manipulates how DNS queries are resolved in order to redirect users to malicious websites. Hackers carry out this attack by installing malware on users' PCs, seizing control of routers, or intercepting/hacking DNS connections.

DNS hijacking can also be used for phishing or pharming. After hijacking the DNS of a legitimate site, attackers direct users to a fake site where they are prompted to enter login credentials or sensitive financial information. Some governments also use DNS hijacking to redirect users to state-approved websites as part of a censorship strategy.

How does a DNS hijacking attack work? When registering a site with a domain registrar, you select an available domain name, and your site's IP address is registered alongside that domain name. For the sake of illustration, let's say you choose the domain name BusinessSite.com.

A DNS record contains your site's unique IP address, linking your domain name to that address. In a DNS hijacking attack, hackers gain access to your DNS settings and change your unique IP address to a different one. Consequently, your domain name—BusinessSite.com—will point to the attacker's servers when the DNS record is queried.

In other words, when someone types "BusinessSite.com" into Chrome, Firefox, or another browser, they are not taken to your actual website. Instead, they are routed to a site controlled by the attacker. If the visitor believes the site they are viewing is legitimate, they might enter sensitive information or inadvertently download malware.

How can DNS hijacking be detected? Common signs of DNS hijacking include slow-loading web pages, frequent pop-up ads on sites where they shouldn't appear, and pop-ups claiming that the user's machine is infected with malware. Fortunately, in addition to these warning signs, there are several online tools you can use to check if your DNS has been hijacked, including:

Network Ping: You can identify DNS hijacking by using a ping utility to ping the questionable domain. You will know your DNS has not been hijacked if the results indicate that the IP address does not exist. Conversely, if you ping the suspicious domain and an IP address appears, there is a good chance your DNS has been hijacked.

Router Check: Attackers can use malware to gain access to your router's administration page. Once inside, they can alter the DNS settings so that the router uses a server managed by the attacker. To check for this type of attack, simply access your router's administration page and verify your DNS settings.

WhoIsMyDNS Check: Another excellent online tool is WhoIsMyDNS, which allows you to identify the actual server responding to DNS requests on your behalf. If the displayed DNS server is unfamiliar to you, you may have fallen victim to DNS hijacking.

Types of DNS hijacking attacks...To prevent DNS hijacking, you first need to understand the different types of attacks. DNS hijacking can take four different forms:

Local DNS hijacking: An attacker installs Trojan horse software on a user's computer and then modifies local DNS settings to redirect the user to harmful websites.

Router-based DNS hijacking: Many routers have weak firmware or use the default passwords they shipped with. Attackers can exploit this to hack a router and change its DNS settings, affecting everyone who uses that router.

Man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks: Attackers use man-in-the-middle techniques to intercept communications between users and a DNS server. They then redirect the target to malicious websites. Compromised DNS server: Hackers can alter DNS records on a DNS server, allowing them to redirect DNS requests to malicious websites. If the site looks legitimate, the user might not even realize they are in the wrong place.

 

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World emoji day

World Emoji Day, celebrated on July 17, is a global tribute to the small icons that have revolutionized our digital communication. The date was established in 2014 by Jeremy Burge, founder of Emojipedia, and quickly gained traction on social media.

The reason? The calendar emoji displays "July 17" by default—a reference to the launch of Apple’s iCal in 2002. Over time, all major platforms adopted this same standard for the emoji, reinforcing the significance of the date.

How did it start?

1999: The first emojis appear, created by Shigetaka Kurita in Japan.

2013: Emojipedia—the "encyclopedia of emoji"—is launched.

2014: The first World Emoji Day takes place, featuring the hashtag #WorldEmojiDay.

Why does this date make sense?

The calendar emoji displays July 17, an "Easter egg" (a hidden message, image, or feature inserted by creators into products like games, movies, and software as a surprise for users).

In 2015, the topic was the most discussed subject on Twitter.

In 2016, Google changed the design of its calendar icon to reflect this date.

On World Emoji Day, celebrated this Friday (July 17), here’s a quick test: do you know what 👍, 💀, 🪑, 😭, and 💅 mean? The answer might not be so obvious.

Created to complement communication, emojis have taken on new meanings over the years. In many cases, they have moved beyond simply representing the object or emotion they depict to function as slang, cultural references, and even codes shared by specific online communities.

This phenomenon is driven primarily by social media, where trends spread rapidly; unlike verbal language, no one "officially" assigns a new meaning to an emoji. It emerges spontaneously as thousands of people begin using it in the same way. Here are a few examples:

😂 Doesn't always indicate laughter...For a long time, the "laughing-crying" face (😂) was practically synonymous with laughter. Today, especially among parts of Generation Z and Generation Alpha, other emojis have stepped in to fill that role.

💀 : "dying" of laughter

😭: crying from laughing so hard

There are even more curious cases. In 2021, TikTok users began using the 🪑 (chair) emoji to signify laughter following a joke started by British influencer KSI. The idea was simply to replace the laughing emoji with a chair. Despite the lack of any logical connection, the joke went viral, and for a time, the chair became a sort of code among the platform's users.

👍 Might not just mean "OK"...Some emojis have come to convey ideas completely different from their original design. The 👍 (thumbs-up), for instance, is still interpreted by many as a sign of approval or agreement. However, among younger users, it can also be perceived as a curt, cold, sarcastic, or even passive-aggressive response, depending on the conversation's context.

💅 Doesn't mean painting your nails...This is another example of an emoji that might not mean exactly what it looks like. The 💅 (painting nails) emoji can convey self-confidence, or the idea that someone wants to make a point or come out on top in an argument.

🙏 Prayer or a high-five? For many, the emoji showing two hands pressed together signifies gratitude, prayer, or a request. However, some interpret it as a high-five or a way of saying "thanks."

🤡 Can mean more than just a clown...This emoji can carry a meaning beyond simply representing a clown. Younger generations use the 🤡 to indicate that they’ve made a fool of themselves or acted like a "sucker."

🔥 It doesn't just mean fire...This emoji is commonly used figuratively to express that something is impressive or of exceptional quality, or to show that something is "hot" or attractive.

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Forgotten UEFI shims undermining secure boot

ESET researchers identified 11 old and forgotten UEFI shim bootloaders at versions 0.9 and below that can be used to bypass UEFI Secure Boot on any UEFI-based machine that trusts Microsoft’s Microsoft Corporation UEFI CA 2011 third-party UEFI certificate authority (CA) certificate, regardless of the installed operating system (OS). Reported shims can be exploited to execute untrusted code during system boot, enabling attackers to deploy malicious UEFI bootkits (such as Bootkitty, HybridPetya, or BlackLotus) even on systems with UEFI Secure Boot enabled. We reported our findings to CERT/CC in February 2026, and the vulnerable UEFI applications were revoked on Microsoft’s June 9th, 2026 Patch Tuesday.

While two CVE IDs were assigned to this case to cover the reported shims, CVE-2026-8863 and CVE-2026-10797, exploitation of each reported shim is not just about a single bug or two that can be found in these old shims directly. In fact, the attack surface is extended by the shims’ trusted, second-stage bootloaders (mostly GRUB 2), which – like the shims themselves – may include outdated versions with known vulnerabilities. The discovered shims come from various tools or software packages, including PC-diagnostics software, Linux distributions, and other UEFI-based utilities. Importantly, exploitation is not limited to systems with the affected software or OS installed, as attackers can bring their own copy of the vulnerable shims to any UEFI system with the Microsoft third-party UEFI certificate enrolled.

The full list of the software products relying on the reported shims along with their affected versions is available in CERT/CC’s Vulnerability Note. In response to ESET researchers’ report, UEFI shim bootloaders with the following PE Authenticode hashes were revoked in the dbx update that was part of Microsoft’s June 9th Patch Tuesday:

AE75F0D82BA3DF824FBFC69340CC3B4D66C598373B1AB54CDB6C8BFD83A6B961

7B2A3F5C96F95BD8086CE54B0825E300F9C8F11FE3401BB631B3215C8DE9EB10

EB86FA1386FE6E4533B8B938DCC1250616D2F1C14C15E2FCF80834A161018A0A

FD23D6E57DE6F4E1F9D7118DA1C5F31A8AF6BE5E5D9E8170F9493447268D50C5

A0DE9333442C1BF9349A460141AE5E80F911955C6506040FA3D021BF6C1AE3E4

95B6D71FC0C0F8C5E1533A37AEF92CF6B0C961E2CC612A97117FA6759CE5FC06

236A9CB0D71951C36398A32EB660CE2CD4A52CCFA7CF751CC6A35D9DE549E19B

5E594C448760A3135B1A3A83E07A4F2E6FBE49414EF2C7CAB1CBA77F284FA63B

8A964D5F8373948D20A1D4296FB92E545DAD4617A0C810F3B934B53D98AE8963

410260B1B6F5AF5FBEEB9EA3220658435E876CB3247126EE907A437F312DB373

96275DFD6282A522B011177EE049296952AC794832091F937FBBF92869028629

Following is the coordinated disclosure timeline. We’d like to thank CERT/CC for its help in coordinating the vulnerability disclosure process, and the affected vendors for smooth and transparent communication and cooperation during the vulnerability disclosure and remediation process. To protect your systems against this threat, install the latest Microsoft dbx updates. Instructions on how to do that can be found in the Protection and detection section.

To understand the impact that such vulnerable shims can have on UEFI Secure Boot-protected systems, we need to understand how UEFI Secure Boot works, and how signed UEFI shim bootloaders extend the Secure Boot trust chain. In this section we’ll look at UEFI Secure Boot basics, how UEFI shims extend the UEFI Secure Boot trust chain, and two shim-related features: Machine Owner Key (MOK) and Secure Boot Advanced Targeting (SBAT). For anyone already familiar with the theory, we recommend jumping directly to the section Bypassing UEFI Secure Boot using old shims.

UEFI Secure Boot...As shown in Figure 1, when UEFI firmware loads a boot application – like Windows Boot Manager or a UEFI shim – it verifies the binary against two Secure Boot databases:

db (allowed certificates and Authenticode hashes), and

dbx (forbidden certificates and Authenticode hashes).

The image must be trusted by db and not listed in dbx – otherwise, the boot manager triggers a security violation instead of executing it. To make this work out of the box on newly purchased devices with UEFI Secure Boot enabled, most OEMs enroll a set of Microsoft UEFI certificates in the db database, namely:

-Microsoft Windows Production PCA 2011 and Windows UEFI CA 2023 (used to sign Microsoft’s own UEFI boot applications; the 2011 certificate will be added to dbx soon as a result of the BlackLotus-related vulnerabilities).

-Microsoft Corporation UEFI CA 2011 and Microsoft UEFI CA 2023 (used to sign third-party UEFI boot software, such as Linux shims, recovery tools, and disk encryption utilities).

This means that anyone wanting their boot-time software to be UEFI Secure Boot-compatible by default can submit their binaries to Microsoft for signing through the Windows Hardware Dev Center, and once approved, the signed files become trusted on the vast majority of UEFI systems. As a result, Microsoft plays a central role in securing most UEFI-based devices, effectively deciding what is, and what is not, allowed to run during boot.

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Data center cooling for AI becomes a decisive factor for infrastructure expansion

The explosion of artificial intelligence workloads is transforming how data centers are designed. While cooling was once viewed merely as a support component, it has now become a strategic element. As increasingly powerful servers pack greater processing capacity into smaller spaces, dissipating the heat generated by the equipment has emerged as a major bottleneck for infrastructure operators and providers.

New AI-focused systems operate using high-density racks capable of consuming far more power than previous server generations. Consequently, the amount of heat produced has also risen significantly.

This scenario has prompted industry companies to ramp up investments in thermal management technologies. In recent months, the market has seen a wave of acquisitions involving manufacturers specializing in dry coolers, heat exchangers, and systems that utilize low-global-warming-potential (GWP) refrigerants.

The goal is to integrate the entire thermal control chain, ranging from equipment cooling to the infrastructure responsible for heat distribution within the data center.

This approach allows thermal management to be treated as a unified system, boosting operational efficiency and mitigating the risk of overheating.

For Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) and Chief Operating Officers (COOs), infrastructure decisions can no longer focus solely on available computing capacity.

Industry experts emphasize the need to evaluate the ecosystem's entire thermal architecture, including monitoring, automation, and intelligent temperature control systems.

Solutions based on optimization algorithms can automatically adjust the operation of cooling equipment, thereby reducing energy waste.

Industry benchmarks indicate that this type of intelligent management can cut energy costs by 15% to 25%, depending on the facility's specific characteristics.

At the same time, the use of low-GWP refrigerants has shifted from being a competitive advantage to a regulatory requirement in many markets. Thermal planning cuts costs and prevents delays... Another point highlighted by experts is that thermal design must be incorporated from the earliest planning stages of a new data center.

When cooling systems are added only after the infrastructure has been built, costs rise significantly.

Industry estimates indicate that redesigning the entire cooling system after the initial installation can increase expenses by 30% to 40% of the original project budget.

Consequently, there is growing demand for suppliers capable of delivering comprehensive solutions that integrate engineering, component manufacturing, installation, and ongoing thermal management.

This integration reduces the risk of delays, improves financial predictability, and facilitates future expansions in computing capacity.

Consolidation among companies specializing in thermal infrastructure also reflects a significant shift in the sector.

Data center operators are reducing their reliance on multiple independent suppliers and prioritizing partners capable of offering integrated solutions throughout the infrastructure's entire lifecycle.

Beyond the initial design, these platforms include real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, performance analysis, and continuous energy consumption optimization.

With the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence and high-density computing, experts believe that thermal management will evolve from a mere operational concern into a key factor determining data center growth potential in the coming years.

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