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.