Yet to ensure these facilities can support the demands of the new AI age, operators must consider the three cornerstones of data center design simultaneously – power, cooling, and cabling. However, only by taking a holistic approach to design covering power, cooling, and cabling can data center builders and operators set themselves up for success. Rising energy costs, regulatory demands, and corporate sustainability programs mean the direction of travel for Edge data center operators is towards greater use of renewables and waste reuse.