Modular Data Centres

Schneider Electric launches new data centre solutions

Schneider Electric, a player in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced new data centre solutions designed with the aim of meeting the demands of next-generation AI cluster architectures. Adding to its EcoStruxure Data Center Solutions portfolio, the company has introduced a Prefabricated Modular EcoStruxure Pod Data Center solution that consolidates infrastructure for liquid cooling, high-power busway, and high-density NetShelter Racks. In addition, the EcoStruxure Rack Solutions incorporate rack configurations and frameworks designed to accelerate High Performance Computing (HPC) and AI data centre deployments. “The sheer power and density required for AI clusters create bottlenecks that demand a new approach to data centre architecture,” says Himamshu Prasad, Senior Vice President of EcoStruxure IT, Transactional & Edge, and Energy Storage Center of Excellence at Schneider Electric. “Customers need integrated infrastructure solutions that not only handle extreme thermal loads and dynamic power profiles but also deploy rapidly, scale predictably, and operate efficiently and sustainably. Our innovative next-generation EcoStruxure solutions that support NVIDIA technology address these critical requirements head on.” Here is an overview of the new products:● Prefabricated Modular EcoStruxure Pod Data Center - Prefabricated, scalable pod architecture that seeks to enable operators to deploy high-density racks, supporting pods up to 1MW, at scale. ● EcoStruxure Rack Solutions - High-density rack systems which adapt to EIA, ORV3, and NVIDIA MGX modular design standards approved by certain IT chip and server manufacturers. According to the company, configurations accommodate an array of power and cooling distribution schemes and employ Motivair in-rack liquid cooling, as well as new rack and power distribution products including: o NetShelter SX Advanced Enclosureo NetShelter Rack PDU Advancedo NetShelter Open Architecture “Schneider Electric’s innovative solutions provide the reliable, scalable infrastructure our customers need to accelerate their AI initiatives,” claims Vladimir Troy, Vice President of Data Center Engineering, Operations, Enterprise Software, and Cloud Services at NVIDIA. “Together, we’re addressing the rapidly growing demands of AI factories — from kilowatt to megawatt-scale racks — and delivering future-proof solutions that maximise scalability, density, and efficiency.” For more from Schneider Electric, click here.

Siemens, Cadolto, Legrand introduce new modular data centre

Siemens Smart Infrastructure, a division of German conglomerate Siemens focusing on intelligent building technologies, energy systems, and digital infrastructure solutions, Cadolto Datacenter, and Legrand Data Center Solutions are jointly unveiling a next-generation, modular edge data centre. The system will debut at Data Center World Frankfurt, taking place 4-5 June 2025. Unlike containerised data centres, this solution aims to offer customisable, prefabricated modules that can be tailored to operational needs and deployed faster. Siemens integrates its full suite of Smart Infrastructure technologies – from medium- and low-voltage power distribution to building automation, fire safety, and physical security systems. Cadolto acts as manufacturer and general contractor of the modular edge data centre, delivering the prefabricated modular building with integrated climate control. Legrand brings its knowledge in IT white space infrastructure – from racks and structured cabling to intelligent Power Distribution Units (PDUs) and Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems. “With digital transformation accelerating across every industry, our customers need infrastructure that moves as fast as they do,” says Ciaran Flanagan, Global Head of Data Center Solutions & Services at Siemens AG. “This solution offers all the performance of a traditional data centre, but with the agility to scale quickly, tailored to our customers’ specific needs. When ramping up capacity, it’s just a case of plugging it in.” The data centre has been designed to be suitable for both permanent operation and interim use, to be able to be deployed wherever needed – from high-performance computing in pharmaceutical environments to temporary applications such as test setups in the automotive sector or space-constrained office locations. There will also be “IT-ready” rental models which intend to enable fast deployment without upfront investment, making them appropriate for temporary IT hubs, lab environments, or other short-term infrastructure needs. Visitors can experience the new data centre first-hand at Data Center World Frankfurt, Hall 8, Catering Area CA4, where a full-scale demo unit will be on display. For more from Siemens, click here.

CDM to deliver modular data centre solutions

Compu Dynamics Modular (CDM), a newly launched company drawing on Compu Dynamics’ two decades of experience and focusing exclusively on modular solutions, today announces its market debut with a stated mission: to simplify and accelerate the deployment of high-density, energy efficient digital infrastructure through engineered, prefabricated data centre modules. With digital transformation surging across AI, HPC, neocloud, and enterprise markets, CDM aims to offer prefabricated, turnkey solutions that are scalable, transportable, and designed for the next generation of compute. The company serves a range of customers, from neocloud infrastructure providers and AI innovators to OEMs that integrate high-end compute clusters directly into modular platforms. "At CDM, our vision is to support the seamless, rapid deployment of digital infrastructure tailored to each customer’s unique application needs. We deliver fully tested, modular data centre solutions designed for efficiency, reliability, and scalability," says Ron Mann, Vice President of Compu Dynamics Modular. "We are not building containers — we are delivering high-performance, factory-integrated data centre solutions that are fully operational from day one." Each module is an integrated, self-contained data centre system including mechanical, electrical, and cooling infrastructure that is designed to support advanced applications such as AI model training, GPU clusters, and edge inference engines. The company provides end-to-end lifecycle services including: • Design & Engineering: Customisable to power densities, cooling strategies, and deployment constraints. • Fabrication & Assembly: Built in controlled environments. • Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT): Aiming to ensure systems are deployment-ready before shipping. • Deployment & Commissioning: Nationwide and international delivery, and on-site integration. • Ongoing Support & Maintenance: Lifecycle services tailored to operational continuity. “Compu Dynamics Modular represents the next phase of innovation in our industry,” comments Steve Altizer, President and CEO of Compu Dynamics. “CDM is built to meet the modular demands of tomorrow’s compute landscape, where speed-to-market, flexibility, and high-density performance are critical.” For more from Compu Dynamics, click here.

Zella DC launches new modular data centre

Zella DC, a designer and manufacturer of indoor and outdoor micro data centres, today announced the launch of its reimagined Zella Max, a purpose-built modular data centre designed for scalable edge deployments. Unlike its predecessor, the new Zella Max is not a repurposed container. Instead, it has been engineered from the ground up. Available in a single size (a 20-foot modular unit), Zella Max is offered in two configurations: • Zella Max 4 — One-door configuration, accommodating up to four Zella Pro micro data centres.• Zella Max 6 — Two-door configuration, housing up to six Zella Pro micro data centres with expanded aisle space and dual access. The latest version of Zella Max brings a number of upgrades: • Purpose-built design — The Zella Max has changed from a retrofitted shipping container into a fully engineered modular structure.• Improved layout — The internal floor space has been reworked for better usability and access.• Configuration options — Options of Zella Max 4 (single access) or Zella Max 6 (dual access) to accommodate different deployment sizes and user access requirements.• Multi-tenancy ready — The design can be configured for shared environments, offering independent access to each unit.• Streamlined manufacturing — The new design facilitates faster production and deployment. The new Zella Max offers certain features: • Fully integrated — Each Zella Pro inside the Max comes pre-installed with precision cooling, power systems, security features, and environmental monitoring.• Secure by design — Advanced access control, surveillance, fire protection, and cybersecurity features.• Deploy anywhere — The Zella Max's compact footprint makes it possible for edge, remote, and space-constrained locations.• Scalable — Option to scale up from 4 to 6 Zella Pro units as needed.• No need for airlocks — Each Zella Pro is sealed and self-contained, protecting equipment from dust and contaminants without requiring internal airlock systems.• Sustainable — Energy-efficient cooling and solar compatibility. For more from Zella DC, click here.

Powering the growth of modular data centres

By Andrew Skelton, Sales Manager, Centiel. The data centre industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by the exponential increase in digital demand, from cloud computing and IoT devices to AI and big data. This surge has led to mounting pressure on infrastructure providers to deliver capacity faster, more efficiently, and in increasingly constrained environments. Several factors are fuelling this rapid transformation. Urban areas are running out of space, planning permission for new builds can be time-consuming and complex, and the pace at which businesses require digital services has never been faster. In response to these challenges, modular data centres are emerging as a powerful solution. Unlike traditional brick-and-mortar facilities, modular data centres are pre-engineered, prefabricated units - often based on 20 or 40-foot ISO shipping containers or custom-built enclosures. These compact, self-contained modules can be deployed indoors or outdoors, stacked vertically, or added in phases to scale infrastructure quickly. Their flexibility and portability also make them particularly well-suited for edge computing, where latency-sensitive applications require infrastructure closer to end users. One major advantage of modular data centres is the speed of deployment. Because they are classified as temporary or mobile structures in many regions, they can often bypass the full planning and approval processes required for permanent facilities. This allows organisations to get operational faster - sometimes within weeks - unlocking significant business value. However, one of the key technical considerations in modular deployments is power. Delivering reliable, continuous energy within the constraints of a small, high-density footprint is a significant challenge. That’s where modern, ultra-compact, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems come into play. Space is a precious commodity in modular environments. Traditional UPS systems are often too bulky to fit the physical and functional needs of these compact builds. As a result, there’s a growing demand for UPS solutions that deliver maximum power density in the smallest possible space, while also ensuring high energy efficiency and resilience. Centiel has specifically engineered its StratusPower UPS to meet these challenges. The company's multiple award-winning, three-phase, modular UPS is available with an ultra-compact frame that maximises vertical space, significantly reducing the floor area required. With an impressive power density of up to 1059kW/m², StratusPower is among the most space-efficient UPS systems available on the market today. StratusPower supports a scalable capacity range from 50kW to 1.8MW per cabinet and can be paralleled to deliver up to 5.4MW of clean, uninterrupted power. With a class-leading VFI (Voltage and Frequency Independent) operating efficiency of 97.6%, the system not only ensures power reliability but also helps reduce operating costs and improve overall sustainability - key factors in modern data centre design. As the industry continues to embrace modular and containerised infrastructure, compact, high-performance UPS systems will play an increasingly central role. Centiel’s StratusPower provides the flexibility, scalability, and reliability needed to power the next generation of digital infrastructure ensuring that modular growth doesn’t come at the cost of performance or efficiency. For more from Centiel, click here.

Sonic Edge partners with Iceotope to launch dedicated AI Pods

Sonic Edge, a provider of modular data centres (MDCs), is partnering with Iceotope, a global precision liquid cooling expert, to launch new Iceotope AI Pods. Sonic Edge provides a range of Edge and HPC (High-Performance Computing)-ready MDCs that enable organisations to run their operations anywhere in the world. With the significant increase in the compute densities required for AI applications, Sonic Edge recognised the opportunity to design and build containerised MDCs, or Pods, that are AI application-ready, incorporating advanced precision liquid cooling technology from Iceotope. The resulting Iceotope AI Pods are multi-tenant MDCs with a capacity of up to 450kW, a 12x4m footprint, and can be deployed either on-premise, or in remote locations. They are designed to include everything you would find in a standard data centre facility, such as UPS backup, fire suppression, and monitoring and evaluation. Stuart Priest, Founder and CEO, Sonic Edge, explains, “There are many organisations, particularly start-ups, that can’t afford to wait for colocation space to become available for their operations. They are looking to get their own high-performance, AI-ready MDCs up and running fast. We’re excited about our collaboration with Iceotope because we can now provide cloud or edge providers with multi-tenant Pods that have Iceotope’s advanced precision liquid cooling built in.” David Craig, CEO, Iceotope, adds, “We’re seeing an unprecedented surge in data generation and the evolving role of data centres as interactive AI powerhouses. To meet this demand – and with scalability, serviceability, and sustainability at the forefront of industry demands – our precision liquid cooling is pivotal to providers such as Sonic Edge. We are delighted to be partnering with them to have our technology incorporated into fast and easy-to-deploy Pods to facilitate high-performance AI.” Rapid implementation and cost-effectiveness are major benefits of the AI Pods, according to Stuart Priest. He notes, “To build and get a data centre up and running can take five or six years, whereas with an AI Pod it takes just 16 weeks from order to delivery. Everything needed to make it operational is there from day one, and we offer ‘tier three ready’ as standard. We also ensure that the Iceotope AI Pods adhere to all relevant industry compliance standards. The highest levels of security can also be incorporated, ranging from SR1 to SR8.” Flexibility is at the heart of the Iceotope AI Pods. Stuart continues, “Our Pods are meticulously designed to adapt seamlessly to customers’ growing requirements. We believe in building a solution to fit the project, rather than trying to fit the project into the solution. With Iceotope AI Pods, you can literally ‘pay as you grow’.” For more from Iceotope, click here.

STULZ Modular and Asperitas join forces to redefine liquid cooling

STULZ Modular, provider of modular data centre solutions and a wholly owned subsidiary of STULZ GmbH, has collaborated with Asperitas in the domain of liquid cooling. The purpose of this collaboration is to realise the benefits of immersion cooling for high-density data centre environments and the implementation of a concept for a modular data centre solution with integrated immersion cooling for indoor and outdoor installation. The project was implemented jointly by STULZ Modular and Asperitas. As an independent technology partner, Asperitas primarily contributed immersion cooling expertise and products. STULZ Modular developed the concept for the data centre infrastructure components, in addition to the recirculating air conditioning and mechanical refrigeration with a view to efficiency and effectiveness. STULZ Modular's concept also includes the secure supply of the power train (switch-gear, UPSs and PDUs), the complete cooling circuit, remote monitoring and infrastructure management (DCIM), as well as early fire detection and extinguishing. The result of the collaboration is a compact, modular end-to-end data centre for an IT load of up to 200kW, in combination with immersion cooling technology from Asperitas. The IT capacity can be scaled up as per larger load requirements. It is specifically designed for highly efficient cooling of particularly power-hungry IT applications, such as the local processing of large amounts of data, data science, generative AI or industrial edge. In addition to the extremely efficient immersion cooling technology, the outstanding features of the modular data centre solution also include the consistent, fully integrated data centre infrastructure from STULZ Modular. The configuration offers high reliability and additional redundancy as well as rapid scalability and efficiency. The use of systems and components from leading manufacturers guarantees maximum reliability. The modular concept also enables customer-specific adaptations and being fully factory tested, and therefore, arrives at the final site ready for immediate use. It offers its customers a global presence plus premium services.

Vertiv doubles capacity for switchgear, busway and integrated modular solutions

Vertiv has announced that it has increased capacity of its switchgear, busway and integrated modular solutions (IMS) business by more than 100% since acquiring the E&I Engineering and PowerBar Gulf switchgear, busway and IMS business in November 2021, and anticipates further doubling capacity with expansions through the end of 2025. The expansion plans enable Vertiv to support current commitments and accelerating customer demand for data centre power infrastructure, especially for colocation and hyperscale sites, including applications for AI and high-performance compute. In the two years since the acquisition of E&I Engineering and PowerBar Gulf, Vertiv has expanded its global manufacturing footprint for switchgear, busbar and modular power solutions by opening new facilities and adding production to existing facilities, resulting in more than 1,000 additional production jobs through 2023. With additional expansion plans underway, it expects to more than double capacity for its switchgear, busbar and modular solutions capacity in the next two years. “When we acquired the switchgear and busway business to complete our end-to-end power management portfolio for data centres and other critical commercial and industrial applications, we anticipated the product set would enable us to deliver greater value and superior solutions for our customers,” says Vertiv CEO, Giordano (Gio) Albertazzi. “With the surging growth of data traffic, reinforced by rapid AI acceleration, current demand is exceeding the projections that we formulated at the time of the E&I acquisition. Vertiv is meeting the demand acceleration by investing in capacity in key areas and locations, scaling our operations worldwide and flexibly meeting future demand for power management.” Giordano further notes that the acceleration of AI and other high performance compute is generating demand for capacity and innovation across the company’s offering portfolio, including power, thermal management, and prefabricated modular solutions, “Investing in additional capacity in all global regions aligns with our strategy to enable the growth of the industry and to build a resilient supply chain.” Vertiv’s switchgear, busbar and IMS capacity expansion through increased utilisation and footprint expansion is happening in South Carolina (US), Mexico, Slovakia, United Arab Emirates, Ireland, and Northern Ireland. Read more news from Vertiv here.

EfficiencyIT launches ModularDC

EfficiencyIT has today introduced Modular DC – its dedicated range of fully customisable, prefabricated data centres for on premises, distributed IT, and edge computing environments. Designed, manufactured and precision-engineered in the UK, ModularDC combines best-in-class technologies from Schneider Electric with EfficiencyIT’s data centre deployment and engineering expertise, meeting demanding timescales for customers within government, defence, and other businesses-critical sectors in as little as 12-16 weeks. ModularDC’s range includes dedicated power modules, featuring the customers’ choice of uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), backup generators, low voltage (LV) power equipment, and switchgear. It also offers customisable all-in-one modules, containing integrated racks, UPS, cooling, physical security features, environmental monitoring, and data centre infrastructure management (DCIM) software. Further, the range offers highly efficient cooling modules, featuring the latest energy saving cooling equipment, including choices for In-Row cooling, hot and cold-aisle containment, and liquid-cooled solutions for high performance computing (HPC) requirements. Engineered for security and resilience ModularDC provides customers with the ability to specify a highly secure, bespoke and ruggedised data centre solution for mission-critical environments, and includes customisation options for RF-shielding, enhanced physical security, acoustic mitigation, and SCIF-compliance. All ModularDC solutions utilise EfficiencyITs own range of UK manufactured external enclosures, providing a quick to deploy prefabricated data centre for remote locations, where speed to market and agility are vital. “Since 2017, our company has been designing, specifying and installing prefabricated systems for customers’ application-specific data centre requirements,” says Nick Ewing, Managing Director, EfficiencyIT. “By enhancing our offering with dedicated UK manufacturing capabilities, all of which are fully complementary to the solutions offered by our partners at Schneider Electric, we’re ensuring our customers’ demands for bespoke, agile and ultra-secure data centre environments can be met quickly, efficiently, and with the engineering reliability our business has built its reputation upon.” Immersive design experience ModularDC solutions incorporate a tailored design process and are precision-engineered to deliver a highly resilient, scalable, and application-specific data centre environment. EfficiencyIT’s turnkey approach uses virtual reality (VR) to provide the customer with an immersive experience, enabling its customers to see their data centre in the virtual world before the build process begins. The use of VR fast tracks the design and specification process, ensuring customers are confident in the component security criteria, and that the system is built for their critical application requirements. As an Elite Partner to Schneider Electric, ModularDC also incorporates best in class components from Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure for Data Centres and APC physical infrastructure portfolios, including its EcoStruxure IT DCIM software. Further, ModularDC incorporates the latest in energy efficient and sustainable data centre technologies, including Green Premium components, which comply with key environmental regulations such as RoHS and REACH. By adopting a greener and more sustainable approach to data centre deployments, customers can also lower operating costs, reduce their carbon footprint, and minimise their data centres’ environmental impact.

STULZ Modular exhibits new micro data centre

STULZ Modular has announced that its new STULZ Micro Data Centre, a single rack, all-in-one micro data centre solution will be on show on stand D250 at Data Centre World 2023, London Excel, 8-9 March. Dushy Goonawardhane, Managing Director of STULZ Modular says, “Our new data centre in a rack was developed in full collaboration with our customers. Undertaking Voice of Customer meetings in every region around the world, we designed the STULZ Micro DC as an adaptable solution which exactly meets end user needs. At DCW 2023, we look forward to welcoming anyone curious to inspect at first hand, the quality which has made the STULZ name synonymous with enduring reliability and efficiency in data centre and mission critical applications. “The new STULZ Micro DC features a standardised and modular design, with pre-configured options that are tested for performance. Providing the capability to combine power protection and distribution, cooling, monitoring and management together with fire protection and security, STULZ customers are able to deploy IT in any outdoor or indoor location with the same best practices and technology as the world’s largest and most efficient data centres.” STULZ Micro DC provides a scalable approach to IT deployments, extending from a single rack to multi-rack configurations. The solution is designed and built to accommodate the power and cooling requirements for edge IT installations moving data processing closer to the point of use. Typical uses range from HPC, content delivery networks and telecoms network expansions, to industrial automation (Industry 4.0), and Internet of Things (IoT) and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) applications. The new solution is offered with row-cooled options utilising DX, water and glycol-cooling for installations from 4kW-20kW per rack, and up to 100kW in a single rack using liquid cooling technology from partners including CoolIT to ensure effective heat management in even the densest processor environments. STULZ Micro DC benefits include a standardised, modular approach with pre-configured options for flexibility, durability and scalability, speeding the time from order to deployment within a matter of weeks. The new data centre in a rack offer provides a pre-designed and tested set of standard configurable components including UPS, PDUs, fire suppression, access control, and options for monitoring and management.