Vertiv Acquires Great Lakes Data Racks & Cabinets, Expanding Data Center Infrastructure Solutions
Vertiv, a prominent global provider of essential digital infrastructure solutions, has finalized its acquisition of Great Lakes Data Racks & Cabinets, a renowned manufacturer of advanced data rack enclosures and integrated infrastructure solutions. This strategic acquisition, valued at approximately $200 million, significantly bolsters Vertiv’s capacity in the realm of rack, cabinet, and integrated solutions, particularly for data center white space applications. This move has interesting implications for the evolving data center landscape in Africa, where the demand for robust and efficient infrastructure is steadily increasing, particularly with the rise of cloud computing and AI initiatives.
Boosting White Space Solutions with Great Lakes Expertise
The integration of Great Lakes’ expertise with Vertiv’s existing offerings is poised to provide notable benefits for customers. The combined strengths of the two companies are expected to translate into enhanced capabilities in customizing solutions at scale and configuring them rapidly. This is particularly important in high-density computing and Artificial Intelligence (AI) environments, which demand highly specialized and efficient infrastructure. This development signals Vertiv’s commitment to meet the ever-increasing demands of modern data centers.
This acquisition marks a significant step for Vertiv, solidifying its position in the market. The acquisition of Great Lakes, with its innovative rack and cabinet solutions, will allow Vertiv to cater to the evolving needs of data centers globally and within the dynamic African tech ecosystem.
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