Data center digital twins are transforming data center design from assumption-based planning to physics-backed simulation—well before the first rack is deployed. By combining physics simulations with real operational data, a data center digital twin enables teams to predict performance, reduce risk, and optimize capacity with measurable confidence.
As power densities rise from AI and hyperscale workloads, traditional spreadsheets and rule-of-thumb planning fall short. A digital twin for data centers, often delivered through a unified data center twin platform, creates a virtual data center model that connects thermal, airflow, power, and control behavior into a single simulation environment. This approach enables capacity-planning digital twin workflows, reduces stranded capacity, and supports specialized deployments such as hyperscale digital twin, colocation digital twin, and AI data center digital twin strategies.