This episode is sponsored by Netsuite by Oracle, the number one cloud financial system, streamlining accounting, financial management, inventory, HR, and more. Download NetSuite’s popular KPI Checklist, designed to give you consistently excellent performance - absolutely free at NetSuite.com/EYEONAI   On Episode #137 of Eye on AI, we dive deep into the world of data storage and its connection to AI. Join host Craig Smith as we unravel valuable insights shared by Raul Martynek, CEO of Data Bank, and explore the evolving landscape of data centers and their pivotal role in powering AI-driven innovations. In this episode we discuss the history and significance of data centers, from their humble beginnings to their crucial role in today's data-driven world. Uncover how AI is driving the surging demand for data center capacity and the challenges the industry faces, including the impact of inflation and supply chain disruptions. We talk about China's ambitious plans to bolster its semiconductor industry and its implications for data center growth. We also delve into the critical issue of power consumption driven by AI and its effects on global power grids Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on the future of data centers and its synergy with AI.   Raul Martynek's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raulmartynek Craig Smith Twitter: https://twitter.com/craigss Eye on A.I. Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOn_AI   (00:00) Preview and Introduction (01:43) Netsuite by Oracle (06:10) Growing Demands for Data Centers (12:35) Data Centres Before AI (24:08) Industry Challenges and Market Trends (29:20) AI’s Impact on Power Consumption  (36:00) Future of Databank (40:20) AIs Impact on Data Centers (44:34) Podcast Wrap-Up and Netsuite by Oracle