Creating Infrastructure efficiencies for our education sectors
Modernising for the future of teaching, research and innovation.
Universities and the education sector face unprecedented pressure to enhance educational experiences, support the latest research, and demonstrate operational efficiency. As data and AI capabilities become essential, the underlying infrastructure that powers these initiatives has never been more critical.
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The demand for artificial intelligence, machine learning and data science is poised to become a core fabric of higher education and research institutions.
Leading universities are tapping into technology like NVIDIA’s GPU-accelerated supercomputers alongside the applications and programs to equip students, faculty, and researchers with the tools they need to transform the world.
With rapid technological advancements comes a demand for more power, greater efficiencies, and environmentally responsible solutions across the data centre.
Common Infrastructure Challenges:
Cooling and ventilation issues leading to equipment issues.
Energy inefficiencies driving up operational costs.
Limited capacity for advanced research computing and AI workloads
Cost and time expense of supporting an aging and inefficient infrastructure
Lack of standardisation and multiple equipment standards creating complexity
FAST FACT:
“AI will surge by 76.4% in 2025, reaching $644 billion”
Gartner, April 2025
Infrastructure for the Future:
As power densities rise to 50 kVA per cabinet in the data centre, traditional cooling and power management approaches must adapt. Global infrastructure leader, Panduit provides the technology solutions that optimise energy use and create a resilient foundation for our digital future:
Enhanced Reliability and Uptime
Enterprise-grade infrastructure designed for 24/7 operation. Our solutions are backed by a 25-year warranty, demonstrating our commitment to long-term reliability.Operational Efficiency
Standardised infrastructure solutions across your campus mean simplified maintenance, faster troubleshooting, and more efficient IT resource utilisation.Thermal Management
Optimise airflow, separate hot and cold zones and provide continuous environmental monitoring to reduce cooling costs by up to 30%.Cost Optimisation
Reduce operational costs through energy-efficient designs, standardised maintenance procedures, and infrastructure that doesn't require frequent replacementFuture-Ready Capabilities
Build a foundation that supports emerging technologies including AI, machine learning, and advanced research computing. Our infrastructure easily scales to accommodate increasing demands.Working in Partnership
INS Group is an infrastructure and data centre specialist and award-winning Panduit Gold Partner.
We deliver comprehensive infrastructure solutions that address universities’ unique challenges in creating robust, future-ready environments for teaching, research, and innovation.
The Highest Standards
INS Group delivers comprehensive datacentre solutions across Europe.
Our ISO27001 certification demonstrates our commitment to the highest information security standards, making us a trusted partner for mission-critical infrastructure projects.
Addressing Power Capacity for Modern Computing Demands
Universities implementing high-performance computing and AI workloads face significant power challenges that legacy infrastructure wasn’t designed to handle. Panduit in partnership with Trustco and INS Group offer comprehensive solutions to expand, optimise, and manage power capacity.
Intelligent Power Distribution
Installation of Panduit's intelligent PDUs and power management systems to ensure reliable, efficient, and monitored power delivery.Enhanced Cable Management
Professional installation of Panduit's premium copper and industry-leading Signature Core fibre cabling systems, delivering 20% increase in network performance and reliability.Sustainable Infrastructure Design
We combine sustainable and energy efficient materials and technologies, including liquid cooling, to help organisations achieve their carbon reduction goals.Infrastructure Maintenance & Support
Ongoing service and support for Panduit-based installations, including upgrades, troubleshooting, and system health checks.Transform & futureproof your infrastructure foundation
Universities face mounting pressure to reduce energy consumption while supporting increasingly power-hungry computing workloads. Panduit’s integrated approach delivers measurable efficiency improvements:
“The infrastructure required to deliver on AI is poised to drive a 160% increase in data centre power demand”
Download this whitepaper to gain insights on:
- Performance Validation: comprehensive performance data testing of latency & bit error rates in AI environments.
- Cable Management Solutions for AI Density: AI networks are “4 to 8 X denser than traditional data centres” – making structured cabling essential.
- Network Documentation and Reliability: Review the RapidID™ Network Mapping System regarding network documentation and maintaining expensive AI infrastructure.
- Futureproofing: Structured cabling’s ability to support scaling from “one to multiple clusters” – essential as AI adoption grows incrementally.
Whitepaper:
Impact of Structure Cabling on AI Network Performance
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