IoT West Africa 2026: Vertiv showcases AI-ready power & cooling solutions for Nigeria’s digital future

Vertiv experts to address liquid cooling in high-ambient climates and the role of colocation in Africa’s digital transformation at Lagos event from 28–30 April.

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, has announced its participation as a silver sponsor at  IoT West Africa 2026, taking place from 28–30 April at the Landmark Centre in Lagos. The event will run alongside the Data Center & Cloud Expo Africa, bringing together technology and infrastructure stakeholders to discuss Africa’s digital transformation across key sectors.

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At Stand 1F01, Vertiv experts will demonstrate how advanced power and cooling infrastructure can support the region’s evolving AI and digital workloads, addressing the unique challenges of Nigeria’s high-ambient climate.

What Vertiv Is Showcasing at IoT West Africa 2026

Vertiv™ 360AI – AI-Ready Infrastructure Portfolio

Attendees will learn about Vertiv™ 360AI, a comprehensive portfolio of validated designs for AI and high-performance computing (HPC) . The solution spans the end-to-end power train and thermal chain, ensuring that AI workloads from the grid to the chip are supported by resilient, efficient infrastructure.

Vertiv™ SmartAisle™ – Pre-Engineered Edge Data Centre

Live demonstrations of the Vertiv™ SmartAisle™ solution will be available on the stand. This pre-engineered edge data centre solution integrates:

• Power systems
• Cooling technology
• Monitoring and control systems

The SmartAisle is designed for rapid deployment and operational simplicity in edge environments.

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Vertiv™ XR Mobile App & Virtual Showroom

Vertiv will also showcase itsVertiv™ XR mobile app, which allows IT managers, data centre operators, and channel partners to visualise and interact with infrastructure solutions within their own physical locations using photorealistic, interactive 3D models.

This includes access to the  Vertiv™ Virtual Showroom, an immersive virtual reality experience where users can explore a curated portfolio of digital infrastructure solutions through interactive 3D models and visual demonstrations.

Expert Sessions: Colocation and Liquid Cooling in Focus

Fireside Chat: The Role of Colocation in Africa’s Digital Transformation

Date: 29 April 2026
Time: 11:30 AM

Gary Chomse, Vertiv’s Regional Director for Central and Southern Africa, will participate in a fireside chat on the role of colocation services in driving Africa’s digital transformation.

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Gary Chomse

The session will explore key challenges and opportunities in the colocation sector, including how data centre partners can support the continent’s growing digital economy.

Technical Presentation: Liquid Cooling for Nigeria’s High-Ambient Climate

Date: 29 April 2026
Time: 12:00 PM

Luther Ogbaji, High Density and Liquid Cooling Specialist at Vertiv, will present on the next iteration of liquid cooling for the high-ambient climate of Nigeria. The session will cover:

• Immersion cooling – Submerging IT components in thermally conductive dielectric fluid
• Direct-to-chip cooling – Bringing liquid coolant directly to the hottest components

These technologies are increasingly critical as AI and HPC workloads drive up rack densities, making traditional air cooling insufficient, particularly in warm climates.

Why This Matters for Nigeria’s Digital Economy

Nigeria is experiencing rapid growth in data centre deployment, cloud adoption, and AI-driven workloads. However, the country’s high ambient temperatures and power infrastructure challenges require specialised solutions. Vertiv’s presence at IoT West Africa 2026 underscores the growing recognition that power and cooling are not just operational necessities but strategic enablers of digital transformation.

By showcasing liquid cooling solutions tailored for warm climates and pre-engineered edge data centre designs, Vertiv is helping Nigerian enterprises and service providers build resilient, efficient, and scalable digital infrastructure.

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