Mahmoud Abdelmoneim, Sales Director for Middle East & Levant at Vertiv
Mahmoud Abdelmoneim, Sales Director for Middle East & Levant at Vertiv, highlights that the company enables future-ready data centers with integrated power and thermal solutions, optimizing efficiency, supporting AI workloads, and driving sustainability through modular design, liquid cooling, and intelligent systems,
In the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), where blistering desert heat challenges infrastructure to its limits and energy efficiency is critical despite moderate power costs, data centers grapple with managing heat and operational expenses while meeting the soaring demands of AI, 5G, and cloud computing. Every kilowatt and square meter is vital in this high-stake environment. Simply keeping servers online isn’t enough—data centers need intelligent systems that optimize the power train and thermal chain to minimize costs and support reliability. Vertiv delivers highly resilient solutions, integrating advanced power and thermal management with innovations like the Vertiv CoolChip CDU (Coolant Distribution Unit), to enable scalable, future-ready infrastructure.
The power train—encompassing power generation, distribution, and backup—and the thermal chain, focused on heat dissipation and cooling, form the backbone of data center efficiency. Vertiv’s solutions unify these systems to withstand the GCC’s harsh climates. According to some analysts, the UAE’s Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) market, valued at USD 28.08 million in 2023 and projected to reach USD 38.48 million by 2032 with a 4.01% CAGR, underscores the need for robust power solutions. Driven by digital transformation initiatives, such as Abu Dhabi’s ambition to become the world’s first AI-powered city by 2027, data centers require integrated power and thermal systems to support high-density computing.
Vertiv PowerUPS 9000 anchors its power train solutions, delivering up to 97.5% energy efficiency in a compact design ideal for space-constrained facilities. By minimizing energy losses, it reduces costs while enabling uninterrupted performance. Its modular architecture supports scalability and seamless integration into the power train. Complementing this, Vertiv Unify, an integrated platform simplifying data center operations by consolidating power, thermal, and building management systems into a unified interface, provides real-time visibility into power usage across the power train. Operators can monitor consumption, receive alerts, and track costs via mobile dashboards, addressing rising energy prices, zero-downtime demands, and efficiency goals.
Efficiency in the GCC is non-negotiable, and it hinges on harmonizing the power train and thermal chain. Vertiv’s solutions, including the Vertiv CoolChip CDU, enhance performance for AI workloads, and reduce environmental impact.
Cooling is paramount in desert conditions, and Vertiv’s AFC Chiller, integrated with advanced liquid cooling technology and supported by the Vertiv CoolChip CDUs, redefines thermal chain management. The CDU efficiently manages and distributes coolant to high-density racks, enabling precise thermal regulation for AI-driven workloads. Unlike traditional air-cooling, liquid cooling targets IT equipment directly, reducing energy consumption. The latest Vertiv AFC Chiller uses low-GWP (global warming potential) refrigerants, supports free cooling when feasible, and includes emergency chilled water storage for continuity during outages. Together, the AFC Chiller and CDU meet Total Equivalent Warming Impact (TEWI) and Water Usage Effectiveness (WUE) standards, enabling compliance with regional and global sustainability regulations.
Vertiv EnergyCore Grid strengthens the power train by integrating renewables, reducing grid reliance. Features like peak shaving and load balancing address energy volatility and support energy efficient practices, offering cost control in a region where eco-awareness is rising. By optimizing energy storage and distribution, BESS enhances resilience and efficiency.
Vertiv’s integrated approach means that the power train and thermal chain work seamlessly together. Combining the Vertiv PowerUPS 9000, EPMS, AFC Chiller, and CDU creates an ecosystem that optimizes power delivery and heat management. This is critical in the GCC, where high-performance computing must align with efficiency and sustainability. Vertiv’s modular systems allow incremental scaling, offering adaptability as AI and edge computing grow.
Designed for extreme conditions like sandstorms and high humidity, Vertiv’s solutions, including the robust CDU, offer durability. Comprehensive service support, including installation and maintenance, maximizes reliability.
In a region where efficiency matters more than ever, Vertiv delivers more than just hardware — it offers a blueprint for building resilient, future-ready data center infrastructure.
