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Vertiv Holdings Co (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure solutions, has announced the acquisition of Waylay NV. The new Vertiv’s acquisition is a Belgium-based pioneer in hyperautomation and generative AI software platforms.
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The strategic move strengthens Vertiv’s position in delivering AI-powered monitoring, predictive maintenance, and intelligent control systems for power and cooling infrastructure in data centres worldwide.
Meeting the Demands of AI-Powered Data Centers
The exponential growth of AI workloads is driving unprecedented demand for high-density, high-performance computing environments. This has increased the need for intelligent, adaptive infrastructure that can handle energy-intensive operations efficiently.
By integrating Waylay’s AI-driven technology, Vertiv aims to deliver advanced real-time monitoring, dynamic optimisation of thermal performance, and predictive maintenance capabilities at scale. This will help enterprises reduce downtime, optimise energy usage, and ensure greater operational resilience across critical digital infrastructure.
Vertiv’s Vision for Intelligent Infrastructure
“With the addition of Waylay’s technology and software-focused team, Vertiv will accelerate its vision of intelligent infrastructure — data-driven, proactive, and optimised for the world’s most demanding environments,” said Giordano Albertazzi, CEO of Vertiv.
Albertazzi emphasised that the integration of AI-driven orchestration and predictive analytics will allow Vertiv’s customers to unlock new levels of efficiency while ensuring uptime and reliability in mission-critical operations.
Waylay’s Role in Hyperautomation and Generative AI
Founded in 2014, Waylay has built a reputation for its hyperautomation software platform. This enables workflow automation, system integration, and orchestration across diverse connected assets, enterprise applications, and cloud services.
Key capabilities include:
- Real-time machine data analytics
- Operational trend detection
- Predictive action recommendations to minimise downtime
- Fast orchestration and integration reducing deployment costs
Waylay’s software is designed to support the next generation of digital infrastructure, offering unmatched speed and scalability for enterprises navigating the AI-driven data economy.
