Co-Innovation at the Edge: Powering AI-Driven Data Centers Through Trust and Partnership 

Resource Type
Audio Presentation/Podcast
Publish Date
07/24/2025
Author
Innovation Research Interchange
Topics
Innovation, Artificial Intellegence, Enhance Sustainability
Associated Event
Webinar: Co-Innovation at the Edge: Powering AI-Driven Data Centers Through Trust and Partnership

Thought Leader Interview with Thomas Steen

July 2025

Join us for an insightful conversation with Thomas Steen, CTO of Nortek Data Center Cooling, as he shares his journey from aerospace engineering to the world of data centers. Discover the challenges and innovations in cooling technologies that are essential for operating today’s massive data centers, vital for AI advancements. Learn about Nortek’s pioneering approach to efficiently managing power and water resources, essential to the future of sustainable and scalable data centers. Whether you’re a scientist, engineer, or tech enthusiast, this episode offers a deep dive into the evolving landscape of data center infrastructure and what lies ahead.

Thomas Steen is the Chief Technology Officer at Nortek Data Center Cooling, where he leads the company’s technological vision and innovation strategy. Thomas has partnered closely with leading hyperscalers to deliver scalable, energy-efficient cooling systems that support next-generation infrastructure. With a deep commitment to engineering excellence and customer-centric designs and support, Thomas and his team continue to shape the future of mission-critical cooling in the era of AI and data transformation.