Gio Albertazzi, Vertiv | theCUBE + NYSE Wired: AI Factories - Data Centers of the Future

In this episode of theCUBE + NYSE Wired, Gio Albertazzi, CEO of Vertiv, discusses the transformative role of AI factories in shaping the future of data centers. As a leader in digital critical infrastructure, Vertiv is progressing rapidly in response to the surging demand for AI-scale data centers, achieving a remarkable 27% year-over-year growth. Albertazzi emphasizes the importance of high-density, liquid-cooled architectures and innovative collaboration with partners like NVIDIA, focusing on integrated energy management and the application of digital twins. The conversation reveals how Vertiv's strategic initiatives, including the introduction of Vertiv OneCore—an AI factory solution—position the company as a pivotal entity in the evolving landscape of enterprise infrastructure.

• Vertiv's role in digital critical infrastructure and market position
• 27% year-over-year growth attributed to AI-demand-driven data center solutions
• Shift towards high-density and liquid-cooled architectures
• Collaboration with NVIDIA on Omniverse and digital twin technologies
• Implementation of Unify software for system-level integration
• Introduction of Vertiv OneCore as a prefabricated AI factory solution
• Innovations in energy management including behind-the-meter power strategies
• Prospective trends in AI integration and energy optimization