Vertiv Holdings Co. announced that it has acquired Waylay NV, a Belgium-based company known for its advanced automation and AI software.
This acquisition is part of Vertiv’s ongoing effort to invest in technologies that help monitor and control power and cooling systems.
Vertiv believes this acquisition will enhance its services for customers worldwide by improving system uptime, reducing energy consumption, and optimizing operational management. As AI adoption accelerates, demand for data centers will increase. AI-driven services for power and cooling are crucial for supporting the high-performance computing needed for AI applications. These services include monitoring systems in real time, predicting maintenance needs, and optimizing power and cooling systems.
With Waylay’s advanced technology, Vertiv aims to provide these services effectively to meet the changing needs of important digital operations.
Giordano Albertazzi, the CEO of Vertiv, stated, “With Waylay’s technology and team joining us, we will speed up our plan for smart infrastructure that is based on data, proactive, and ready for the toughest challenges.”
He also mentioned that their improved predictive capabilities will offer better operational efficiency and resilience for their customers.
Waylay was founded in 2014 and has created a software platform that uses AI for automated workflows, system integration, and management across various connected devices and applications.
