At Data Clean Asia, our work has always centred around improving the performance and reliability of controlled environments. While that started with professional data centre cleaning, we’re now helping clients go one step further—by improving the way their facilities manage cooling.
Through our partnership with EkkoSense, we’re making it easier for organisations to reduce energy use, cut operational costs, and maintain better conditions for their IT equipment—all without major infrastructure changes.
Let’s take a closer look at how this works in practice, starting with a recent example from the UK.
A Real Case of Energy Savings—Without the Guesswork
One of the more telling examples of what this technology can do comes from Three UK, which runs several legacy data centres across the country. Like many operators, they were facing increased energy costs and needed to make meaningful cuts in their usage.
After implementing EkkoSense’s platform across four sites, the team was able to reduce cooling energy consumption by 12.5% in just 10 weeks—equivalent to 200 kW of energy savings. This was achieved without changing the core cooling infrastructure, and the results actually exceeded their original target of 196 kW.
Importantly, this wasn’t a one-off win. The performance improvements were based on accurate, live data and clear next steps—not broad assumptions or trial-and-error.
How the Technology Works—and Why It’s Different
What sets EkkoSense apart is the level of visibility it provides into how cooling is actually working across your facility. Its platform, EkkoSoft Critical, uses wireless sensors placed throughout the data hall to collect thermal and airflow data in real time.
This information is then used to:
- Identify hot and cold spots with much more precision than a BMS alone
- Highlight underperforming or overactive cooling units
- Show exactly where adjustments can be made for better balance and efficiency
The platform also includes a tool called Cooling Advisor, which offers recommendations based on live data. These aren’t generic tips, they’re specific actions your team can take, based on how your cooling systems are currently behaving.
For facility managers, this means fewer guesswork decisions and more confidence in making changes.
What We Offer as Data Clean Asia
By combining our experience in maintaining clean, controlled environments with EkkoSense’s optimisation tools, we offer a practical and convenient service that delivers measurable improvements.
Here’s what you can expect when working with us:
- A clear starting point – We install wireless sensors across your racks and cooling units to build an accurate picture of thermal performance.
- Actionable insights – The platform gives you a real-time 3D view of temperature distribution, equipment usage, and energy impact.
- Support for improvements – We work with your team to implement recommended changes, such as airflow adjustments or changes to setpoints.
- Regular reviews – We help track the effects of changes and identify new opportunities for savings over time.
It’s a straightforward way to improve performance, especially for sites where infrastructure upgrades may not be feasible.
The Broader Benefits: Why It Matters Now
Cooling continues to be one of the largest contributors to energy consumption in data centres, often making up 30% to 50% of total use. At a time when energy prices are volatile and sustainability targets are becoming standard, this is an area with real room for improvement.
For Three UK, the changes delivered:
- Over £230,000 in projected savings within the first year
- Annual energy savings of 1.7 million kWh
- Thermal compliance for all monitored racks, improving uptime and equipment health
- A payback period of less than 12 months
It’s not just about saving money—it’s also about running more stable, resilient operations. And for those preparing for audits or working towards environmental targets, the platform also provides a solid foundation for reporting and tracking progress.
Designed to Fit Into Existing Operations
One of the reasons we chose to partner with EkkoSense is because their tools are designed to integrate easily with existing systems and processes. The sensors are wireless, non-disruptive to install, and the platform is cloud-based—so you don’t need to overhaul anything to get started.
Whether you operate a new facility or one that’s been running for 20+ years, this is a practical step that can start showing results within weeks.
Let’s Have a Conversation
If you’re looking to improve energy efficiency, reduce operating costs, or simply understand more about how your data centre cooling is performing, we’d be glad to help.
We can walk you through a quick assessment, explain what kind of results are achievable based on your current setup, and outline what a typical optimisation process looks like.
Get in touch with us at Data Clean Asia to learn more. We’re here to make the process easier—and more effective.
