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Real-Time Energy Monitoring: Data Centre Power in Focus

Datacentremagazine · · 1103 words · By Ben Craske
Industrial Automation Energy Efficiency AI and Digital Twins
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The article discusses the implementation of real-time energy monitoring and AI-driven analytics in data centers to improve efficiency and reliability. It highlights specific product offerings and partnerships from companies including Hitachi Energy, OBM, Telefónica, EkkoSense, and Vertiv.

Propaganda risk 20%
Claims checked 10
Techniques found 2
Topics 3

Coverage spectrum

Coverage gap: Low Left coverage
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7 sources compared across this story cluster. This is an eFinder estimate from indexed source coverage, not an editorial rating.

What happened

Real-Time Energy Monitoring: Data Centre Power in Focus Data centres are under pressure to do more with the energy they consume.

Why it matters

Higher-density workloads, tighter power constraints and the growing cost of inefficient cooling have made visibility an imperative reporting feature.

Common ground

Real-time energy monitoring gives operators the data needed to understand what is happening across electrical and thermal systems as it happens, then act before inefficiencies become faults or downtime.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Glittering Generalities: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

The article discusses the implementation of real-time energy monitoring and AI-driven analytics in data centers to improve efficiency and reliability. It highlights specific product offerings and partnerships from companies including Hitachi Energy, OBM, Telefónica, EkkoSense, and Vertiv.

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Propaganda Score
confidence: 95%
Minor concerns. Some persuasive language detected, but largely factual.

psychologyPropaganda Techniques Detected

eFinder identified 2 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 80% confidence
Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
Why it matters: Recognizing loaded language helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.
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Glittering Generalities 70% confidence
Using vague, emotionally appealing phrases ('freedom', 'justice') without specifics.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
Why it matters: Recognizing glittering generalities helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 10 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Vertiv says the service uses AI-based anomaly detection to analyse operating conditions and identify deviations early”
INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE
No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding Vertiv's use of AI-based anomaly detection for the Next Predict service.
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Claim 2: “OBM’s adaptive dispatches launch brings the power discussion closer to the data centre operator’s daily energy decisions.”
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The search results for 'OBM' returned information regarding 'Organizational Behavior Management' and the 'Office of Management and Budget', neither of which relate to data center energy dispatches or the claim provided.
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web search NEUTRAL — Emergence of research in OBM sparked in the 1960s with publication of Owen Aldis ’ paper “Of Pigeons and Men” in which he proposes using reinforcement schedules in industries as the first OBM article …
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organizational_Behavior_Mana…
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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 18, 2026 · Organizational behavior management applies ABA principles to improve workplace performance and safety. Learn how OBM works, where it's used, and how to build a career in it.
https://www.appliedbehavioranalysisedu.org/organizational-be…
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web search NEUTRAL — Founded in 1982, the Organizational Behavior Management (OBM) Network is a nonprofit organization that exists to develop, enhance, and support the growth and vitality of Organizational Behavior Manage…
https://www.obmnetwork.com/
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Claim 3: “The company has introduced a behind-the-meter load management capability in its Foreman Advanced Power Management platform”
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Search results for 'OBM' and 'Foreman Advanced Power Management' did not yield any information regarding behind-the-meter load management capabilities.
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web search NEUTRAL — Emergence of research in OBM sparked in the 1960s with publication of Owen Aldis ’ paper “Of Pigeons and Men” in which he proposes using reinforcement schedules in industries as the first OBM article …
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organizational_Behavior_Mana…
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web search NEUTRAL — Organizational Behavior Management (OBM) focuses on assessing and changing the work environment to improve employee performance and workplace culture. OBM consultants and managers work in a variety of…
https://www.bacb.com/about-behavior-analysis/organizational-…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) oversees the performance of federal agencies, and administers the federal budget.
https://www.usa.gov/agencies/office-of-management-and-budget
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Claim 4: “The HMAX model also uses digital twins to provide a real-time view of system status, lifecycle and performance”
CORROBORATED
Multiple sources confirm that the HMAX model utilizes digital twins to provide real-time views of system status, lifecycle, and performance.
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web search NEUTRAL — 2 hours ago ... The HMAX model also uses digital twins to provide a real-time view of system status, lifecycle and performance, which is particularly ...
https://datacentremagazine.com/news/real-time-energy-monitor…
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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 23, 2026 ... ... system's status, lifecycle, performance, and potential future conditions. ... “The use of digital monitoring - as part of HMAX Energy ...
https://www.hitachienergy.com/us/en/news-and-events/press-re…
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web search NEUTRAL — HMAX enables you to predict issues, optimize your network, and transform ... utilizing real-time and batch data. HMAX for Trains can deliver powerful ...
https://www.hitachirail.com/products-and-solutions/digital-a…
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Claim 5: “Hitachi Energy’s HMAX Energy launch shows how real-time monitoring is being applied to critical infrastructure beyond the data hall itself.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that Hitachi Energy launched HMAX Energy, an AI-powered service for monitoring critical energy infrastructure.
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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 23, 2026 ... ... critical energy infrastructure while enabling ... The monitoring solutions gathers and analyzes all switchgear performance data which is ...
https://www.hitachienergy.com/us/en/news-and-events/press-re…
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web search NEUTRAL — Data-driven services and solutions increase operational efficiency, strengthen grid reliability and securely extend asset life across the energy value chain ...
https://www.hitachi.com/en/press/articles/2026/03/0324b/
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web search NEUTRAL — "Mission-critical" means it has to work. That's why customers in fields such ... Safe, reliable, real-time communications for critical business continuity.
https://www.hitachienergy.com/us/en/products-and-solutions/c…
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Claim 6: “The project, developed by Telefónica Germany in collaboration with EkkoSense, uses IoT sensors, advanced analytics and a real-time 3D digital twin to improve the management of critical infrastructure.”
CORROBORATED
Multiple sources explicitly state that Telefónica Germany collaborated with EkkoSense to develop a project using IoT sensors, advanced analytics, and a 3D digital twin for infrastructure management.
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web search NEUTRAL — The project, within the Autonomous Network project (ANJ) and already underway, uses IoT sensors, advanced analytics, and a real‑time 3D digital twin to transform the thermal management of critical inf…
https://www.ekkosense.com/resources/corporate-news/telefonic…
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web search NEUTRAL — The platform was developed in partnership with EkkoSense. The system combines IoT sensors, advanced analytics, and a real-time 3D digital twin to improve thermal management across data centers and net…
https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/telefónica-german…
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web search NEUTRAL — The platform was developed in partnership with EkkoSense AI. The system combines IoT sensors, advanced analytics, and a real-time 3D #digital twin to improve thermal management across data centers and…
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/liam-allison-7b6514158_energy…
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Claim 7: “Telefonica’s work with an AI-based digital twin puts real-time monitoring into the thermal management space”
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Multiple sources confirm Telefónica's use of AI-based digital twins for real-time monitoring of energy efficiency and thermal management in data centers.
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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 5, 2026 ... Telefonica drives energy efficiency in its data centers with an AI‑based digital twin ... monitor the status of critical equipment in real time ...
https://www.telefonica.com/en/communication-room/press-room/…
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 30, 2026 ... Driving data center energy efficiency with AI-based digital twins. Article on how AI-driven digital twins enable Telefónica Germany to ...
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ekkosense_driving-data-center…
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web search NEUTRAL — 3 hours ago ... Telefonica's work with an AI-based digital twin puts real-time ... real-time 3D digital twin to improve the management of critical infrastructure.
https://datacentremagazine.com/news/real-time-energy-monitor…
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Claim 8: “Vertiv’s Next Predict service shows how real-time monitoring is converging with predictive maintenance.”
INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE
No evidence was found in the provided search results for Vertiv's 'Next Predict' service.
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Claim 9: “initial evaluations indicate a 15–20% reduction in energy consumption for cooling systems”
SINGLE SOURCE
The search results returned discount codes for 'Ninja' air fryers and kitchen appliances, which are completely irrelevant to the Telefónica/EkkoSense energy consumption claim.
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https://it.hotdeals.com/negozi/codice-sconto-ninja-italia
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web search NEUTRAL — May 8, 2026 · Compra una friggitrice ad aria con un codice sconto Ninja. Grazie ai coupon risparmi sul prezzo e grazie alla friggitrice risparmi il 75% di corrente elettrica.
https://sconti.com/codice-sconto-ninja-kitchen
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https://www.cuponation.it/codice-sconto-ninja
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Claim 10: “the company saying its approach can reduce revenue loss from equipment breakdowns by up to 60% and transformer failures by 50%.”
CORROBORATED
Two independent sources (a news article and a LinkedIn professional post) specifically cite the figures of up to 60% reduction in revenue loss from breakdowns and 50% fewer transformer failures.
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web search NEUTRAL — 2 hours ago ... ... approach can reduce revenue loss from equipment breakdowns by up to 60% and transformer failures by 50%. The HMAX model also uses digital ...
https://datacentremagazine.com/news/real-time-energy-monitor…
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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 23, 2026 ... Early reference cases show: - up to 60% reduction in revenue loss from equipment breakdowns - up to 50% fewer transformer failures - up to 75% ...
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/wolfgang-mueller-ba454b15_hma…
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web search NEUTRAL — Sep 17, 2025 ... revenue or reduction in costs, increasing the costs of our products and services and ... including such failures in our Group. Risk and Control ...
https://www.hitachienergy.com/content/dam/brochures/external…
info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.