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Interact Launched Simulation Software for Data Centers

The new tool assists organizations in measuring energy, water, and carbon impact for hardware infrastructure.

Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Data Centers

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Interact has released Interact Verify, a simulation software designed to help operators test data center infrastructure changes. The tool evaluates the effects of hardware decisions on costs, carbon emissions, water consumption, and electricity usage.

Why it matters

As global data center electricity consumption is projected to reach approximately 945 TWh by 2030, the tool helps organizations meet growing policy pressure. It allows firms to assess performance and resource impacts before making significant capital investments.

The platform utilizes a dataset derived from more than 500 data centers and incorporates four simulation modules including Discovery and Consolidation. It provides measurements compliant with the EU Energy Efficiency Directive and the EU Code of Conduct for Data Centres.

The players

Interact

Interact is a technology company that develops software solutions for managing and optimizing data center efficiency.

The details

Users upload details of their existing systems to the software to receive scenario results, allowing them to compare hardware choices and migration plans. The system is built on 10 years of research and is now available to organizations across the UK, Europe, and North America.

Timeline

  1. The software was launched on October 13, 2026.

  2. Global data center electricity consumption is projected to reach 945 TWh by 2030.

The Tech Race

This development reflects the broader trend of software-driven environmental compliance as data centers face stricter scrutiny. By automating the assessment process, Interact positions itself against legacy manual auditing methods as providers race to meet international efficiency standards.

Data center operators can use the tool to streamline their migration planning and reduce operational costs by identifying efficient hardware configurations. This provides a pragmatic way for firms to simplify their reporting process while preparing for future regulatory requirements.

The takeaway

Optimizing hardware through simulation can help organizations avoid costly miscalculations regarding energy and water use. Businesses should focus on assessing these environmental impacts early to remain competitive as efficiency mandates become more rigid.

Further reading

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Source note: This article includes information reported by DataCenterNews US.

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