Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions company, played a key role as a gold sponsor at the inaugural Data Center Nation in Riyadh. The event, a leading platform for Saudi Arabia’s data center industry, brought together industry leaders and innovators. Vertiv, in collaboration with Mohammed Mansour Al-Rumaih (MMR KSA), emphasized their joint commitment to advancing data center infrastructure in the region.
During the event, Vertiv hosted a compelling panel discussion titled “Cooling the AI Era,” led by Piergiorgio Tagliapietra, Director of Application Engineering Thermal Management for EMEA. The session explored the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on data center infrastructure, noting the growing power and cooling needs as AI adoption accelerates. With rack densities now exceeding 100 kW per rack, the discussion addressed the shift from traditional cooling systems to advanced solutions like direct-to-chip liquid cooling and rear-door heat exchangers.
At their booth, Vertiv showcased the innovative Vertiv™ 360AI platform, which integrates liquid and air-cooling technologies to support high-density deployments of up to 132 kW per rack. This solution offers exceptional heat management, efficiency, and future-proof capabilities.
Vertiv’s experts also engaged with attendees to discuss upcoming trends in 2025, focusing on AI-driven advancements in power and cooling infrastructure, energy management, sustainability, and cybersecurity. Key topics included the importance of collaboration in creating AI Factory roadmaps, IT and infrastructure integration, and the growing regulatory emphasis on AI’s environmental impact.
Tassos Peppas, Regional Director METCA at Vertiv, shared: “We were thrilled to be part of Data Center Nation in Riyadh, a rapidly growing hub for data center innovation. Vertiv is committed to advancing industry conversations and supporting digital transformation initiatives in the region.” He added, “Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 is driving remarkable growth, and Vertiv is proud to contribute by providing advanced infrastructure solutions for scalable, energy-efficient data centers essential to the Kingdom’s digital future.”
This participation underscores Vertiv’s ongoing role in Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation, supporting the Kingdom’s push for technological excellence and innovation.