Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Why are data centres now being called AI factories?
At GTC 2026, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang outlined a fundamental shift. The next generation of infrastructure is no longer defined by raw compute, but by tokens per watt, how efficiently AI can be produced at scale.
An AI factory is built to manufacture AI output efficiently. It is not about deploying thousands of GPUs on day one, but about designing the right architecture to scale as demand grows.
As these environments expand, the real constraint is no longer silicon, but power and cooling. That is why technologies like NVIDIA Omniverse DSX and DSX Flex are emerging, enabling digital twins to simulate thermals and optimise energy usage before deployment.
For business leaders, the message is clear: scaling AI requires rethinking infrastructure from the ground up.
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Why are data centres now being called AI factories?
At GTC 2026, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang outlined a fundamental shift. The next generation of infrastructure is no longer defined by raw compute, but by tokens per watt, how efficiently AI can be produced at scale.
An AI factory is built to manufacture AI output efficiently. It is not about deploying thousands of GPUs on day one, but about designing the right architecture to scale as demand grows.
As these environments expand, the real constraint is no longer silicon, but power and cooling. That is why technologies like NVIDIA Omniverse DSX and DSX Flex are emerging, enabling digital twins to simulate thermals and optimise energy usage before deployment.
For business leaders, the message is clear: scaling AI requires rethinking infrastructure from the ground up.
Find out more about Scan Dev Cloud - scan.co.uk/cloud-solutions
Stay up to date with all of the announcements from NVIDIA GTC 2026 - scan.co.uk/ai-solutions/nvidia-gtc
Get in touch with the Scan AI team:
• ai@scan.co.uk
• 01204 474210
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